By Fortune Abang Anger and grief have trailed the death of a Nigerian, Mr Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) said the incident had left the deceased’s family and the Nigerian community deeply distressed, andContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development. Yakub made the commitment on Wednesday in a statement signed by Ojo Olubunmi, NTAC ‘s Head of information at the ongoing International Forum on Total Official SupportContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Chinese language has the potential to be incorporated into mainstream curricula across Nigerian universities, secondary and primary schools, like other international languages, says Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul General of China in Lagos. According to Yan, as the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Nigeria continues to deepen,Continue Reading
Inequality Pope Leo on Wednesday spoke out against wealth inequality in Africa urging believers to work to bridge the gap between rich and poor as he traversed oil-rich Equatorial Guinea. The pope, who has attracted the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump after becoming more outspoken against war and despotism,Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Executive Director of Building Blocks for Peace Foundation, Mr Rafiu Lawal, has criticised Nigeria’s rehabilitation and reintegration approach, saying the country was rewarding criminals while neglecting victims of violence. Lawal said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigeria’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu is determined to resolve “long-standing grievances” fueling insecurity in Nigeria and across the wider region. Ibrahim stated this after presenting his Letter of Credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres at theContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah Health leaders in West Africa have called for a unified, multi-sectoral and data-driven approach to malaria elimination. They said that fragmented interventions and inefficient use of resources continued to slow progress against the disease. The call was made on Monday at the ongoing 27th Ordinary Session ofContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 20, 2026 (NAN) Former Senegalese President, Macky Sall, and three others will present visions in public UN hearings, offering a rare live-streamed glimpse into the race to succeed Antonio Guterres. The other nominees are former Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet, Argentinian diplomat, Rafael Grossi, andContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr Yang Jianxing, on Monday said learning the Chinese language would open up economic, educational and cultural opportunities for Nigerians amid growing bilateral relations. Yang, who is also Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, said thisContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Antalya (Türkiye) The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that Nigeria and Türkiye have reached an agreement for the immediate deployment of 200 Nigerian Special Forces for training in Türkiye. Musa disclosed this in an interview on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya DiplomacyContinue Reading
