By Emmanuel Yashim, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For the first time in nearly four decades, a Nigerian leader has undertaken a full state visit to the UK. President Bola Tinubu visited London at the invitation of King Charles III, marking a pivotal moment in a relationship often taken forContinue Reading
Beijing, March 26, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged Japan to reflect on and correct its mistakes to pave the way for normal economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. The ministry spokesperson, He Yongqian, emphasised that China remains committed to high-standard opening up and isContinue Reading
By Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria “The adoption of this historic UNGA Resolution has added a significant chapter to the cause of global justice and injected new momentum into deepening solidarity and cooperation between China and Africa.” On March 25, 2026, the 80th Session of the United Nations GeneralContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China are set to deepen collaboration on pandemic preparedness and response at a high-level health security dialogue scheduled to hold in Abuja on March 30. Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and SocialContinue Reading
China’s Ministry of National Defence on Thursday dismissed recent United States (U.S.) allegations of nuclear testing as “groundless smears.” It called on the U.S. to fulfill its “special and primary responsibility” for nuclear disarmament. Spokesperson Jiang Bin made the remarks in response to media questions regarding claims by U.S. officials.Continue Reading
Türkiye’s President Recep Erdogan on Thursday slammed Israel, labeling it a “hatred-fueled genocide network” that is dragging the region into its worst turmoil of the century. According to him, the war launched on Iran on Feb. 28 continues to engulf the region in “blood and gunpowder,” with missiles targeting innocentContinue Reading
The U.S. Pentagon is weighing options for a potential “final blow” against Iran, including ground operations and a massive bombing campaign, according to a report Thursday. Among the options under consideration are seizing or blockading key Iranian positions, including Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export hub. The options alsoContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations (UN) have reaffirmed shared commitment to enhancing peace, security and stability in West Africa through strategic collaborative efforts. ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, and UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS),Continue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Gulf countries may have to take action if the current situation in the Middle East conflict persists, stressing the increased risk level. The minister, who said this on Saturday while fielding questions from journalists, said that the Gulf leaders mulled the action during aContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Nigerian ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has urged Dele Momodu, an opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, to stop criticising President Bola Tinubu, who he claimed, had been his benefactor for decades. The former Minister of Aviation made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, while reactingContinue Reading
