By Cecilia Ologunagba UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for a ‘massive rethink’ of U.S. immigration and security policies ahead of this year’s World Cup tournament, which begins on Thursday. The UN’s top human rights official warns that racial profiling, surveillance and aggressive enforcement are alreadyContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated reception arrangements for Nigerian citizens being evacuated from South Africa aftermath of xenophobic attacks against Black immigrants in the country. Mrs Zubaida Umar, NEMA Director-General, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, saying the agency’s response teamContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China Cultural Centre in Nigeria on Wednesday showcased a technology-driven approach to cultural heritage preservation, combining virtual reality (VR) technology with traditional art to promote cultural education and exchange in Nigeria. The approach was demonstrated during the opening of “Fan, Charm and Ink Fragrance: The Cultural ResonanceContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has congratulated Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye on his appointment and swearing-in as the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (DG) of NTAC, congratulated the ambassador in a statement he signed and made available to the NewsContinue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying the talks had strengthened mutual understanding and paved the way for closer bilateral ties. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Xi agreed to expand cooperation in politics, the economy and culture duringContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen ECOWAS Court President, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, says the Court’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 aligns with the bloc’s Vision 2050, which aims at advancing West Africa’s integration, good governance, and the rule of law. Gonçalves made this known while declaring open a four-day workshop on the operationalisation of theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The EU-funded Support to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ESGBV) programme on Tuesday equipped trainers with skills to strengthen the implementation of procedures on school-related gender-based violence (SR-GBV). NAN reports that the two-day workshop in Abuja was organised under the ESGBV Programme and implemented by the InternationalContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Indian High Commission in Nigeria, in collaboration with Skipper Eye-Q Eye Hospital, on Tuesday in Abuja, provided free eye screening services to Nigerian journalists. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach was organised to promote the health and well-being of journalists in the executionContinue Reading
By Chinasa Nwankwo Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, John Ballout, has called for accelerated implementation of the recently adopted ECOWAS airfare policy toward ensuring affordable intra-regional air transportation. Ballout, who is also Liberia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin and Equatorial Guinea, made this known inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has again strongly condemned the attacks, harassment and forced displacement of Nigerians in South Africa, saying it is considering appropriate measures in response. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this while speaking with State House Correspondents on Monday in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading
