…parties to forge a coalition ahead of the 2027 election. The former minister said the sovereignty to determine who governs the country ultimately belonged to Nigerians, stressing that a Tinubu victory would mean the opposition had failed to convince the electorate on the issues it was presenting. “I will accept it as a…

…to his people Argentine President Javier Milei has renewed his country's claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and announced plans for tougher economic and diplomatic measures targeting activities conducted there without Buenos Aires' approval.Speaking in a national address on Thursday, September 3, Milei desc…

…being killed off their land. The anxiety is no longer just about safety. It is about sovereignty. About survival. Nigeria has crossed the line from GMO sceptic to GMO adopter. We are the first African country to commercialise a GM food crop with pod-borer-resistant cowpea. TELA maize is now in our fields. Bt cotton is…

…occupation of Ukrainian territory and attempted annexations have not altered Ukraine’s sovereignty or borders, while calling on Moscow to accept a full and unconditional ceasefire. Speaking at the UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine in New York on Tuesday, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Sarah MacI…

…to insult members of the Armed Forces who risk their lives daily for our territorial sovereignty, was a misplacement of priority,” he said. “The military deserves respect, not blackmail on a Bar platform. Kudos to the two officers who stood up and responded. That was a defence of dignity and service.” The council chair…

…the 2027 general election should provide Nigerians with an opportunity to exercise their sovereignty by choosing their president through the country’s democratic process. “The Nigerian President will not be elected in an American school, lobbying office or courtroom; he will be elected by Nigerians, on Nigerian soil, t…

…of democratically elected local government councils, while Section 14 recognises the sovereignty of the people and their participation in governance. He said a local government election substantially contested by only one political party could not meet the constitutional requirement for democratic representation. The P…

…from voting, democracy is diminished. When violence determines access to polling units, sovereignty is stolen from the people. When armed groups, political enforcers or criminal networks interfere with electoral choices, the ballot loses its moral authority. “Thomas Hobbes warned about the misery that follows the colla…

…+ Productive Demand within the Same Geography. Moving from megawatts to true economic sovereignty requires a fundamental rethink of our national strategy — a blueprint for REA, RAMCO, and the creation of Nigerian Digital Energy Zones. From megawatts to prosperity: Rural electrification in age of AI- REA MD Abba Aliyu

…in Nigeria’s coastal waters could undermine national security and the country’s maritime sovereignty. He said, ”apart from the economic opportunities inherent in the practice of reserving coastal shipping trade for indigenous operators, the uncontrolled foreign domination of trade in a country’s coastal waters portends…

…mechanization deficit to mechanization leadership; and from food vulnerability to food sovereignty.” “It takes more than land, more than good intentions to produce efficiently, competitively and sustainably to build our food systems. This is why today’s National Policy Dialogue is so important,” the minister stated. He…

…Assembly will not simply amend a percentage. It will strengthen the safety, efficiency, sovereignty and future competitiveness of our nation’s airspace,” Umar said. Meanwhile, the African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja, asked the National Assembly to recognise aviation manpower development as a critical compo…

…but diversification: more partners, more markets, more Nigerian-made exports. Security sovereignty African-led, but open to any partner that delivers results. Nigeria’s security doctrine is rooted in the principle that Africans must lead African solutions. ECOWAS, the AU, and regional counter-terrorism frameworks remai…

…safe passage of commercial shipping through the strategic waterway while respecting the sovereignty of the two littoral states. He described the discussions as constructive and said technical and political consultations would continue. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi later said negotiations with Oman on a Hormu…

The United States has reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, describing Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only credible basis for resolving the decades-long territorial dispute. The position was conveyed by U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on t…

…on the Hashed al-Shaabi as “an unacceptable attack and a blatant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty”. According to Fox News, however, Trump said the strikes were “coordinated with the Iraqi government”. The strikes follow growing US pressure on Iraq to disarm pro-Iran groups there. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Ali a…

…investment in national defence, reinforcing Nigeria's capacity to safeguard its sovereignty while positioning the NAF among Africa's leading air forces operating advanced multi-role air combat capabilities."He added that the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to modernising its fleet, supporting joint military operat…

…box. The courts exist to interpret the law, uphold the Constitution and protect the sovereignty of the people. They should never become substitutes for the electorate. Whenever judicial decisions generate more controversy than confidence, democratic legitimacy suffers. What Nigeria urgently needs is a judiciary that co…

…poorly represented. This is why AI is not simply a technology issue. It is a question of sovereignty. A country that does not develop the capacity to understand and shape AI may eventually find that decisions affecting its economy, education system, media, healthcare, security and public administration are increasingly…

…total economic freedom,” he said. The minister said African countries needed to achieve sovereignty not only over their mineral resources but also over the data and technical systems used to assess the value of those resources. He criticised the continent’s continued dependence on foreign reporting standards for minera…

…broadband expansion, technology neutrality, regulatory harmonisation, digital sovereignty, consumer protection, fiscal policy and capacity building. According to him, the declaration also invites the African Union Commission, the ITU, regional economic communities, industry players, academia and civil society to work t…

…political actors with a platform to commit to non-violence, thereby strengthening “the sovereignty of the will of the Nigerian people.” Describing the visit as “a pilgrimage of appreciation” for Abubakar’s contributions to peaceful coexistence, peaceful elections and democratic stability, Amupitan also congratulated th…

…has warned African nations against accepting foreign assistance that compromises their sovereignty, saying the wrong kind of aid can leave countries economically trapped and unable to pursue independent development. Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday at the public presentation of a book titled, ‘The Ibru Story: An Account of…

…for their dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to defending Nigeria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The President reaffirmed his Administration's determination to continue investing in the Armed Forces, ensuring they remain adequately equipped, highly motivated, and fully capable of protecting…

…and other troubled parts of the country as an existential threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty, insisting that it requires a more decisive military response. “My perspective on the security challenges in Nigeria is that our armed forces must see their duty not as a peacekeeping force but as protecting the sovereignty of Nig…