Breaking: South Africa has crossed the red line – FG
THE Federal Government on Wednesday stated that South Africa has crossed the red lines in the recent xenophobic attacks on […]
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Nigeria reacts angrily to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa
President Mohammadu Buhari specifically has sent a special envoy to President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, to express his deep
Breaking: We feel upset about killing of Nigerians in South Africa – Ramaphosa
THE South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, said his government was very upset about the killings
BREAKING: FG bows to pressure reduces visa fees for Americans
The Federal Government on Wednesday approved a reduction in visa charges payable by United States citizens from $180 to $150.
Donald Trump meets Queen at start of UK state visit
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are meeting the Queen on the first day of their state
UNGA President arrives Nigeria
By Lizzy Okoji Ms Maria Espinosa, President of the United Nations General Assembly arrived Abuja on Monday on a working
Diplomat robbed at knife point at Golden Tulip
When the Commissioner of Korea Customs, Mr Yung-Moon Kim, applied for a Ghanaian visa, which was granted, bought his ticket
TOURISM: South African Embassy in Nigeria Approved over 17,000 visa applications, rejects 5,078 in 6 months
The South African Consul-General in Nigeria, Mr Darkey Africa has disclosed that the embassy approved 17, 914 visa applications from
World Bank to invest $15bn on Africa’s human capital by 2023
By Racheal Ishaya The World Bank has said it will spend 15 billion dollars from 2021 to 2023 to help
Nigeria denies 80 foreign embassies closing down
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry has denied reports that 80 of its diplomatic missions around the world are facing closure. A
President Museveni, Kenyatta set to take historic train journey
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will become the first foreign head of state to travel by train on a Chinese-funded railway
UN honours 21 staff members killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
By Prudence Arobani/Ifeyinwa Omowole The UN came together in sadness and solidarity on Friday to honour its 21 staff members,
Algerian government plane in Geneva amid reports on Bouteflika return
An Algerian government plane landed in Geneva on Sunday, amid speculation that ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika could return home after
Ethiopia Prime Minister to mediate between Kenya and Somalia
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday, accompanied his Somalian counterpart Mohamed Farmaajo to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, where
Respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, Minister urges International Community
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has urged the international community to respect the sovereignty of Nigeria and allow
UN set to launch $30m peace building fund for Somalia
The UN will next week launch a peace building fund (PBF) worth 30 million dollars, to help support the country’s
Nigeria re-elected UN Peacekeeping Committee chair
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has been re-elected Chair of the United Nations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is new AU Chairperson
Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU) for 2019. He takes over from
African Development Bank to present 2019 African Economic Outlook at 32nd AU Summit
The African Development Bank will present the 2019 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook (AEO) report on the sidelines of the 32nd
US Ambassador explains visa restrictions against Ghana
The United States Ambassador has explained that her country’s issuance of visa restriction on some categories of Ghanaians had been
Belgium to take in Ivory Coast ex-president Gbagbo – Belga
Belgium will take in former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo following a request from the International Criminal Court which freed
Onnoghen: Global concerns mount, fears heighten over free, fair election in Nigeria
US, UK, EU Condemn CJN’s Suspension Dogara: Buhari’s action unconstitutional Falana: Nigeria falling in hands of incipient fascism Malami, others
Congo under mounting foreign pressure for vote recount
Democratic Republic of Congo faced growing pressure from African neighbours and beyond on Monday for a recount of its contested
Mission advises Nigerian travelers to declare currency above $3000, jewelries in Ethiopia
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nigeria has advised Nigerians traveling to Ethiopia to declare foreign currency exceeding 3000 dollars
U.S. opens diplomatic mission in Somalia after 28 years
The U.S. has renewed a “permanent diplomatic presence” in Somalia, the State Department said, 28 years after the U.S. embassy