…National Assembly, traditional rulers, religious leaders, senior military officers, diplomats and other dignitaries from across the country, who gathered to celebrate Jang’s 80th birthday and witness the unveiling of his autobiography. The post Jang shaped my political journey, says Gov Mutfwang appeared first on Vangu…

…President Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors, lawmakers, diplomats, traditional rulers and political leaders from across the country, also marked the official unveiling of the autobiography chronicling Jang’s journey from the Nigerian Air Force to the pinnacle of public service.

…situation, explaining that the suspension of recruitment was initiated by Nigeria's diplomatic mission in Kuwait several years ago.According to the ministry, the Embassy of Nigeria in Kuwait had formally requested the suspension of the recruitment and deployment of Nigerian domestic workers pending the resolution of co…

…remarks could signal a desire to distance Kazakhstan from Moscow while maintaining diplomatic ties.Foreman said the war has altered regional dynamics, adding: "The world has turned following Putin's self-inflicted strategic catastrophe in 2022. A ferocious Ukraine on his borders, huge casualties, a bigger NATO, Russia'…

…Grammy-winning artiste Tyla has removed Lagos from her tour schedule amid rising diplomatic tension. Street-pop singer, Portable, lost his celebrity boxing rematch to Nollywood actor Charles Okocha by disqualification after walking out of the ring. The recap in full: Obasanjo bombs Atiku: You’re my biggest mistake Form…

…dictator when constitutional safeguards are weakened. Dickson made the remarks at the Diplomatic Digest 6th Anniversary Lecture, according to a statement shared on the NDC’s official social media platforms on Friday. The former Bayelsa governor stressed the need to protect Nigeria’s democratic gains by upholding the Co…

…command also uncovered a network involved in the illegal production and use of fake diplomatic and official government number plates. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Abuja. Sanusi said the recovered infrastructure included drainag…

…bid to host the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank has been described 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…

…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 are g…

…told AFP: “Tehran is now using its proxy network to sustain leverage while the diplomatic track absorbs international attention. “The proxy war is the continuation of the direct war by other means, and it is being run with considerable strategic coherence.” Iranian state television, meanwhile, reported a US strike in i…

…West Texas Intermediate, fell to about $79 per barrel. The latest decline came as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran gathered momentum, reducing concerns over a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route through which about a fifth of the world’s crude passes. Oil pric…

…diaspora to use the digital platform to complete passport renewal without visiting a diplomatic mission for biometric capture

…service of the charter, in service of human rights, and in service of peace." A rare diplomatic clash between the US and France has erupted at the UN Security Council. Washington walked out during a French speech after a dispute over the re-election of the UN human rights chief, sparking a public war of words between t…

…nincompoops masquerading as leaders in the nation’s current setup. A former US diplomat and civil rights leader, Andrew Young, while supporting some of the good attributes of sports, said, “I’ve always seen the Olympics as a place where you could act out your differences on the athletic field with a sense of sportsmans…

…Donald Trump stated that he decided to pause military strikes against Iran to allow diplomatic negotiations another opportunity, but cautioned that he is prepared to authorize a return to expanded military operations if discussions breakdown.The current diplomatic efforts are centered on establishing a new agreement ai…

…ministerial position following the exit of Yusuf Tuggar. The development comes amid a diplomatic row between both countries over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, which forced the evacuation of nearly 600 Nigerians back home. Tinubu declines meeting with S’Afric…

…citizens in Qatar and stronger cooperation in the energy sector, following high-level diplomatic engagements in Doha on Sunday. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Mahmood Yakubu, held separate meetings with Qatari government officials and leadership of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) as part of efforts to deepen b…

…Mason Fellow in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, and a professional diploma in Public Relations from the London School of Public Relations. He was also a LEAPS Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Policy Fellow at Quantum Alliance AI in the United States, focusing on artificial intellig…

…differences have since emerged over whether to continue military action or pursue diplomatic efforts.Netanyahu has previously described Trump as "the greatest friend" Israel has ever had in the White House. Earlier this month, Trump also spoke about their relationship during an interview with Axios. "We get along very…

…to those sources, the move reflected Trump's readiness to create more room for diplomatic efforts, alongside a recognition that the current scale of US strikes had reached the boundaries of what it could achieve without escalating to full-scale combat. The sources also told Axios that the US military was already develo…

…accounts have emerged from former military officers, intelligence operatives, diplomats and political actors, with books and interviews offering different versions of what happened during Abacha’s final hours. Amachree, a retired Assistant Director of the DSS who served during the Abacha administration, recently rekind…

…the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)’s order, averting an impending diplomatic row between Nigeria and Ghana. This came as the group called for a lasting regional framework to prevent future trade disruptions. In a statement made available to Vanguard on Saturday, President of ORO/WCA, Aliyu Maitasamu…

…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 to nego…

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…

…altitude. I found out in the corporate world that people who are less intelligent but diplomatic get to the top faster and more easily. I had been told before that, ‘Don’t just sit at your desk; move around and let others see you.’ Those are the words of my boss. If you just sit at your desk and do the work, people see…