…Britain was among the first nations to recognise Norwegian independence and establish diplomatic relations in 1905. He added that those bonds were further cemented during the Second World War, a period he described as one of "dreadful trials."The King extended condolences directly to Queen Sonja and the wider Norwegian…

…well as other distinguished government officials, traditional leaders, members of the diplomatic and business communities, and other dignitaries. NAN

…officials, governors, former public office holders, members of the National Assembly, diplomats, captains of industry, civil servants, family members and friends who gathered to celebrate the retiring Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and her contribution to Nigeria’s public administration. Tinubu, whose addr…

…exams. Despite the practitioner's prayers, the young woman did not obtain her diploma during the exams. The two nevertheless remained in contact. Initial investigations suggest that the charlatan called the high school student to arrange a meeting. The young woman left her home in Tivaouane around 8 p.m. on Friday nigh…

A northern pro-Tinubu group congratulated Bello Matawalle on his appointment to the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign CouncilNOVA said Matawalle's grassroots networks in Zamfara and the North West will be a major asset for the APC ahead of 2027The group set a target of 20 million votes for President Tinubu, pledging to ac…

…expressed concern that providing such access could lead to a major escalation. On diplomatic tracks, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have met with Ukrainian officials to map out options for concluding the conflict. "Jared, Steve and I agreed to summarize all these discussions on a single page, setting out the…

…and family when you start earning well to protect your finances" - Skit maker Zicsaloma Skit maker Zicsaloma has advised people who begin earning well to distance themselves from friends and family members who are lazy, entitled or financially dependent on them. He said some people expect successful friends to keep giv…

…Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv.International leaders, including top European Union diplomats, condemned the attack as "terror by design" and pledged further diplomatic and economic pressure on Moscow.Ukrainian officials continue to press Western partners for urgent supply of additional air defense interceptors to safeguar…

…Edwards, Mueez Abegboyega Akande, and Abiodun Agbele.Five agencies responded with Glomar responses, refusing to confirm or deny the existence of records. Dissatisfied, Greenspan escalated the matter to the DOJ’s Office of Information Policy (OIP), which upheld the refusals.On June 12, 2023, Greenspan filed a lawsuit ch…

The Federal Government has warned foreign diplomatic missions in Nigeria against bypassing established diplomatic channels, insisting that such conduct undermines mutual respect and effective bilateral relations. The warning came as the government commended member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (A…

…Duke-Abiola’s campaign, describing the relationships variously as strategic African, diplomatic, Caribbean and Latin American support. However, the United Nations’ official list of candidates does not currently include Duke-Abiola among the eight formally nominated contenders for the position. The UN says nominations a…

…younger sister has cast doubt on their communications and dampened hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough. Trump, who also claimed North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons, had suggested he and Kim were holding secret negotiations after announcing the US would downgrade its participation in military exercises held with Sou…

…administration would increase its efforts to undermine the ICC, including through a “diplomatic campaign seeking to persuade other countries to withdraw from the institution.” Rubio argued that the court posed a threat to US personnel involved in Trump’s hardline immigration policies and strikes on boats accused of car…

…to him, “Today, we have people with PhDs, Master’s Degrees, University Degrees, and Diplomas participating in local government politics. You would not have found this level of confidence and interest in the past.” “Because of what we have done to ensure local government autonomy, we are providing them with more resourc…

…University, Enugu, Enugu State 85. Peter University, Achina/Onneh, Anambra State 86. Philomath University, Abuja, FCT 87. Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau State 88. Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State *(Moratorium on admission for two years with effect from 2024/2025 till 2025/2026 session as approved by…

…ceasefire after nearly 40 days of fighting and a June framework for peace talks. The diplomatic process subsequently collapsed, while the two sides continued to exchange fire intermittently, particularly around southern Iran and the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. ‎ The latest Iranian announcement also comes…

…Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic dispute erupted over how to officially define and address violence targeted at foreign nationals. The prominent conference brings together over 300 legislators and officials from across the continent to address critical issues…

…Linda Evangelista. One year later, he and Salma welcomed their daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault, in September 2007. by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 2:56 PM | Share this Story

…al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an al-Qaeda affiliate active in the region. Reuters, citing diplomatic sources, reported that three armed men took Rideout to Tillaberi following his abduction. The US had warned its citizens against travelling to Niger shortly after the kidnapping, citing an increased risk of terrorism, crime an…

…as one of Nigeria’s leading venues for international conferences, corporate events, diplomatic engagements, and luxury leisure. “The hotel continues to set the benchmark for luxury hospitality and tourism in Nigeria and across Africa through its outstanding service and modern facilities,” the ITTN executive noted React…

…said the introduction of Produce Inspection and Export Management at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels would support Nigeria’s efforts to increase agricultural exports and diversify its economy. He said, “We now have a new programme in OND and HND in Produce Inspection and Export Management. That’…

…firmer military partnerships. The 2026 US-Israel war with Iran exposed a harsh truth: diplomatic ties alone do not guarantee military support. Iran’s relations with China and Russia lack NATO-style obligations, underscoring the growing importance of formal defence treaties.NATO strengthens global defence as members exp…

…my education, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering. I later established my own engineering company before I was selected as the Olofin of Isheri. Looking back, every stage of my journey prepared me f…

…Year of People-to-People Exchanges and the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China. He said exchanges in culture, education, tourism and youth affairs had grown in recent years, deepening mutual understanding and strengthening the China-Nigeria comprehensive strategic par…

…at a two-day high-level retreat of Nigerian ambassadors and Sahel and Lake Chad diplomatic representatives. The retreat, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Engagement with the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin Countries: Towards Peace, Security and Sustainable Regional Development,” brings together Nigerian ambassadors, diplomati…