By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, says facts have shown that people-to-people exchanges form the most solid foundation of China-Africa friendship. According to her, mutual learning among civilisations serves as the strongest driving force for China-AfricaContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) UN Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee on Thursday urged action to prevent escalation as nationwide protests in Iran appeared to ease after nearly three weeks of unrest. Pobee spoke while briefing an emergency Security Council meeting in New York, convened by theContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability,” even as international cooperation weakens when it is most needed. Guterres issued the warning on Thursday in his final address to the General Assembly outlining prioritiesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) Switzerland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Egloff, has pledged enhanced non-kinetic support for the Nigerian Army (NA) as part of the country’s commitment to promoting peace, stability and humanitarian engagement in the country. Egloff made the pledge on Thursday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Sunday John The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Thursday observed a moment of silence in honour of the late Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, who died penultimate week at an Indian hospital at the age of 52. Until his death, Akwashiki represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the 10th SenateContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The Russian Embassy in Abuja has called for stronger legal cooperation with Nigeria to tackle unlawful activities. The embassy disclosed this in a statement on Thursday against the backdrop of a report, linking a Nigerian citizen resident in Russia to the fundingContinue Reading
Brussels, Jan. 15, 2026 (dpa/NAN) The European Commission on Thursday disbursed one billion euros (or 1.16 billion dollars) to Egypt in budgetary support as part of a partnership agreement signed in 2024. “This funding is going where it is needed most: economic stability, democracy, sustainability, and the rule of law,”Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen Abuja, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Abuja has announced the official reopening of its redesigned American Centre (for excellence and creativity) at the Embassy Chancery, to deepen U.S.-Nigeria relations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Centre features modernised spacesContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye Abuja, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says Nigeria would continue to strengthen bilateral relations particularly in visa facilitation and business mobility with Türkiye. Tunji-Ojo stated this while receiving the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a courtesy visit at theContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives. WHO warns that beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol were too accessible and cost too little in most of theContinue Reading
