The United States has “kicked out” two members of the Iranian delegation who attended the recent UN General Assembly after they ignored an order to leave the country, the State Department said Saturday. “Two more members of the Iranian delegation were found still in (New York) long after the United Nations General Asse…
…legacy of the great King Jaja, who founded the kingdom 156 years ago through trade and diplomacy. Describing the Staff of Office as more than a symbol of authority, the monarch said it represented a sacred trust from the government and people of Rivers State to lead with justice, peace and dignity. He expressed gratitu…
…Onaiyekan stated this on Monday in Abuja when he received the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development and the Council of the Wise, led by former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. He urged the electoral umpire and political stakeholders to abide by the rules governing elections and e…
…sending Shettima in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The Vice President can conduct serious diplomacy, but presidential presence offers direct access to counterparts and the authority to settle matters that may exceed a deputy’s brief. Abuja should explain what it gained by delegating and which opportunities required presidential…
…the worth of a human life cannot vary with the flag above it,” he said. He warned that diplomacy must not lose sight of the human consequences of war and instability. “The mother searching for her child, the family driven from home and the hungry child awaiting food must never become abstractions in the language of sta…
…and international affairs. It said her proposed agenda places peace and preventive diplomacy, sustainable development, the rule of law, human dignity and stronger cooperation between the Global North and Global South at the centre of her vision for the UN. Clarence said the campaign viewed the reported support from org…
…countries have direct implications for Nigeria’s national security, economy and diplomacy. “What happens in Niamey affects Maiduguri. What happens in N’Djamena influences Borno. Developments in Bamako, Ouagadougou, Nouakchott and Yaoundé have direct implications for Nigeria’s national security, economic wellbeing and r…
…culture, while the discussions reinforced the growing emphasis on linking cultural diplomacy with practical cooperation in science, technology, agriculture and innovation.
…the cut-off mark to study Law, Christabel Ikegwuonu, who embraced International Law and Diplomacy at Babcock University and graduated with a first class, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her academic journey, becoming the first in her family to achieve a feat You graduated with first-class degree. How does it feel to have…
…alliances, one phrase has migrated from European policy papers to the heart of African diplomacy: “Strategic Autonomy”. For Nigeria, this is not a new experiment in isolation, nor is it a nostalgic return to Cold War non-alignment. As I outlined in a recent address from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, it is s…
…reporters aboard Air Force One that Washington had paused military action in favour of diplomacy. "We're talking to them in the form of a negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon," Trump said. Earlier on Sunday, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Iran and US allies in the Gulf had urged him to "hold off" on planned stri…
…has previously issued apocalyptic warnings to Tehran, only to subsequently insist that diplomacy was being given a chance. “The US was locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of military terror, strength, and power not seen since World War II,” Trump posted on Saturday. “But ca…
…Would you rather us do this or not?'" According to the president, the response favored diplomacy: "They said we would much prefer a deal as opposed to an attack, because you don't know where these attacks lead." The crown prince reassured him that Iranian officials felt a diplomatic resolution was within reach. "They t…
…following requests from Iran and several Middle Eastern countries seeking more time for diplomacy. According to Trump, the proposed agreement would include the immediate and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and measures aimed at eliminating what he described as Iran’s nuclear threat. He said the decision to s…
…as a major diplomatic victory that proves strategic investment in international law and diplomacy is critical to national development. The above description came at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law and Diplomacy, a one-week […] The post ‘Law can unlock billions in in…
…are going to beat the f**king sh*t out of them" - Trump issues sharp warning to Iran as diplomacy ends after surprise attack on US base US President Donald Trump warned Tehran was "going to get a beating" for an attempted Iranian attack on US forces in the Middle East. Speaking to Fox News, the US president said, "We a…
…progressing well but warned that Washington was prepared to resume military action if diplomacy failed. Speaking in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Trump said he would prefer to avoid further strikes but threatened to target Iran’s key infrastructure, including power plants, bridges and the underground “Kolang M…
…strikes Saturday, in a deadly fifth summer of war as both sides intensify attacks, with diplomacy at a deadlock. Ukrainian drones also targeted a Siberian oil refinery and the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, escalating strikes deep inside Russia — which it says are aimed to weaken Russia’s war effort and force the Kremlin…
By Enitan Abdultawab U.S. President Donald Trump has taken another swipe at NBA superstar LeBron James, suggesting the basketball icon is “maybe a racist” while weighing in on the long-running debate over who is the greatest player of all time. Trump made the remarks on Friday while answering questions in the Oval Offi…
…“The diaspora remains one of Nigeria’s most strategic assets, serving as a bridge for diplomacy, technology transfer and global partnership well beyond remittances and investment.” He added that strong health systems were essential for economic growth, social stability and national resilience, noting that connecting gl…
US President Donald Trump will return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid heightened security on Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt forced his chaotic evacuation from the event. Defying threats from what he called “lunatics,” Trump is set to give the speech he was prevented from deli…
Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb delivered the formal request in a letter to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on TuesdayThe $10 billion facility would have a maturity of up to five years and is aimed at shoring up Pakistan's foreign exchange reservesThe request comes as Pakistan seeks to leverage its ro…
…global campaigns and reaffirmed its resolve to sustain counter-terrorism efforts through diplomacy, financial action and military cooperation with partners. Ambassador Gregory D. LoGerfo, Coordinator and Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State, stated this in a statement on the outcome…
…Africa maintain one of Africa’s most important bilateral relationships, driven by trade, diplomacy and regional cooperation. However, recurring xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians, have repeatedly strained relations between both countries. The violence has resulted in deaths, destruction…
…largest by production volume and contributes significantly to employment and cultural diplomacy. The Federal Government has in recent years intensified efforts to strengthen the creative economy through initiatives aimed at expanding access to funding, skills development, digital innovation and international market opp…