By Cecilia Ologunagba The United Nations has decried the slow progress in reducing child mortality as 4.9 million children still die annually before their firth birthday. Some UN agencies under the aegis of the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) stated this in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Roberto Mengoni, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, says Nigeria ranks among the world’s most dynamic urban environments, driven by rapid city growth, innovation, and expanding opportunities in architecture and design sectors. He added that the country’s cities were also witnessing increased focus on sustainable urban development, creatingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday arrived in the United Kingdom for a landmark state visit. The presidential aircraft touched down at Stansted Airport at about 3:23 p.m. local time, marking the formal commencement of the high-level diplomatic engagement. The arrival was confirmedContinue Reading
The China Government has announced plans to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq amid worsening humanitarian conditions linked to ongoing regional conflict. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian said the decision reflected China’s concern over the growing humanitarian crisisContinue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced a regional tour of Middle East countries from Wednesday to discuss possible steps to stop the war in Iran. Fidan disclosed this at a joint press conference in Ankara on Tuesday with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand following their meeting at the ForeignContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Nigerian ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a swipe at Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) over his recent comments on President Bola Tinubu. Momodu had in a recent interview on Channels Television likened Tinubu’s leadership style to that of a former NigerianContinue Reading
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israel’s current ground operation in Lebanon, saying it “further deepens instability in the region.” In a statement issued on Monday, the Turkish government said that the Israeli government was implementing “policies of genocide and collective punishment” in Lebanon. It said thatContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary General António Guterres on Monday urged countries to “work together” and eradicate a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, calling for a rejection of “the narratives of fear and exclusion”. As conflict and instability rage, “millions of Muslims around the world carry that pain with them,”Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Prof. Gu Jianxin, Director-General, Department of Foreign Affairs of China’s Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government has underscored the need for countries to deepening economic cooperation with one another, instead of competition, so as to advance collective global economic growth. Gu stated this during a reception ceremony held forContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Gao Jin, the Vice Mayor of China’s Yiwu city, says the municipality is committed to helping foreign companies to benefit from the rapid and steady growth of China’s economy. Gao, also a Member of the Standing Committee of Yiwu Municipal Party, said this while addressing foreignContinue Reading
