Russia to support Iran nuclear programme – Kremlin
Russia has declared its willingness to support Iran in addressing issues related to its nuclear programme. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made this known in an interview…
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Africa & World
News from across Africa and the world that matters to Nigerians: ECOWAS, the African Union, diplomacy and global events.
Niger Republic bars Nigerians with ECOWAS passport
The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. This move…
Trump: US government to deport 201 Nigerians
The United States government has announced plans to deport at least 201 Nigerian nationals. According to U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills Jr., 85 of these…
Israel, Nigeria Strengthen Ties in Healthcare Sector
The Israeli government has pledged to deepen its collaboration with Nigeria in advancing healthcare services, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Israeli Ambassador to…
Tinubu Arrives In Ethiopia For AU Summit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State…
92-year-old Cameroon’s Biya seek re-election after 40 years as President
Cameroon President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, turns 92 years old on Thursday after more than four decades in power but remains tight-lipped…
Europe Trails China, U.S. in AI Innovation – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe is falling behind in artificial intelligence (AI) development and must take urgent steps to compete with the United…
U.S. Slaps Sanctions on ICC Under Donald Trump’s Order
U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized economic and travel sanctions against individuals involved in International Criminal Court (ICC) investigations targeting U.S. citizens and allies, including Israel.…
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Men From Competing in Women’s Sports
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, marking his latest policy move on transgender issues…
6,000 deported in first two weeks of Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown
In response to illegal immigration, the Trump administration has deported no fewer than 6,000 migrants within the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term, Daily…