ECOWAS, Nger junta in diplomatic ping-pong
By Paul Ejime – After weeks of stand-off, tension would appear to be easing between ECOWAS and the Niger coup makers over options for the restoration of constitutional order in…
Tinubu solicits EU support to fight poverty, insecurity in Nigeria
By Jacob Kubeka (ABUJA) – Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has solicited the assistance of the European Union to help Nigeria and Africa in strengthening security and economic development to alleviate…
Chinese President XI Jinping pledges increased economic cooperation with Nigeria
…Says ‘Nigeria is important to Africa, World’ By Jacob Kubeka (ABUJA) – Chinese President XI Jinping has pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying the country is important to Africa…
Success of Nigerian election demonstrates maturity of African nations – Rwandan envoy
By Jacob Kubeka (ABUJA) – Despite the gale of criticisms that trailed 2023 general elections in Nigeria, out-going Rwandan High Commissioner, Stanislas Kamanzi, said at the weekend that the successful…
Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria says ‘I had a fabulous time here’
By Jacob Kubeka (ABUJA) – Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Catriona Wendy Laing, says she’s fascinated by Nigeria, particularly the music, dance, culture, and she’s had “a…
Visiting US Vice President Kamala Harris pledges $139m assistance, partnership to Ghana
As part of her 5-nation tour of Africa, United States Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged more than $100 million in U.S. security assistance to Ghana. Harris, who made the…
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi arrives in Uganda for official visit
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi arrived in Uganda on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day official visit. He was received at Entebbe International Airport by Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. Jeje Odongo and…
US slaps visa bans on Somalis linked to delayed polls
United States has slapped visa restrictions on officials in Somalia, believed to have played a part in delaying parliamentary elections that were to be concluded by Friday last week. Antony…
Kenya, EU move to elevate ties ‘beyond aid’
Kenya and the European Union on Friday launched vital talks to elevate their ties beyond aid and focus on issues of long-term peace and development. At a meeting in Nairobi,…
Looted Benin bronzes: Egypt offers to assist Nigeria in preservation
The Egyptian Government has offered to assist Nigeria in the preservation of the 1,130 looted Benin bronzes being expected in the country from Germany. The artefacts, with the least weight…