Zhou Hongyou, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, Abuja (NAN). By Sarafina Christopher The Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr Zhou Hongyou, has said that relations between the two countries have grown into a model of South-South cooperation over the past 55 years. Zhou said this onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The African Union (AU) has commended the Nigerian Navy for its leadership in maritime security and proposed a continent-wide naval exercise to strengthen cooperation among African navies. AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Bankole Adeoye, made the call during a courtesy visit to theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper defence cooperation aimed at addressing contemporary security challenges confronting Nigeria and the wider region. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede, stated this on Friday while receiving the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Nigeria, RichardContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has taken a firm stance on contractor accountability, warning that it would no longer tolerate poor execution, delays, or disregard for agreed standards on road construction projects. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known in Abuja, when he met with China HarbourContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala The British High Commission has held a welcome ceremony to celebrate 99 Nigerians who recently completed their studies in the UK through the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships. In a statement on Friday, the mission said the Chevening scholars, who completed their studies were 30, while the CommonwealthContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian short film, Tears for Enebi, has been selected for screening at the Miami Beach Film Festival. Claudius Kayode-Summ, Reel Coordinator at Solution Media Studios, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. He said the 16-minute filmContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Dr Cyriaque Agnekethom, Director, ECOWAS Peacekeeping and Regional Security (DPKRS), says the African Union’s (AU) African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) initiative has been crucial to ECOWAS Peace Support Operations. He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Kwara, North-central Nigeria, where more than 100 people were reportedly killed. Guterres, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, stressed the importance of swiftly bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly attack to justice. TerroristsContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has welcomed legislative approval from the United States for a $6 billion spending package to help tackle the disease, following nearly a year of sharp aid cuts. UNAIDS, the UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide,Continue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Ms Yan Yuqing, the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, on Thursday, expressed optimism that China-Nigeria relations would overcome challenges and develop with unstoppable momentum in 2026. This is contained in a statement by Yan, who added that the new year would usher inContinue Reading
