By Fortune Abang The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-Diaspora) has urged the Federal Government to expedite amendments to the Constitution to enable Nigerians living abroad participate in elections. President of NANS-Diaspora, Chris Fayomi, who made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Li Ke, Secretary General of the Zhongguancun Ultra-Internet New Infrastructure Alliance has emphasised the importance of technological advancements in shaping the future of civilisation. Ke stated this on Friday in Dunhuang during a Parallel Forum on Civilisational Reconstruction and Renewal in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has urged Muslim faithful to explore the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir festival to emulate the virtues of obedience, resilience and selflessness, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. Tuggar gave the advice in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by AlkasimContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation on Wednesday evening banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States. The countries affected are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Nationals from these countries will be “fully” restrictedContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The International Department of the Communist Party of China, through Contemporary World Press, has launched a Silk Road pop-up book that integrates history with modern technology to promote global digital innovation and cultural exchange. The launch took place in Dunhuang during a Parallel Forum on Civilisational ReconstructionContinue Reading
Summit By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia Government has announced plans to host a Turkey-Abia Investment Summit and Exhibition in a strategic move to boost international trade and attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Dr Green Amakwe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnerships, disclosed this atContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main Hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that pilgrims are prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid an-NabawiContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Dr Modibbo Umar, Charge De Affaires, Nigerian Embassy, Riyadh, says pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj without permit are liable to 100,000 riyals fine, 10 years ban and deportation. Umar said this at the Hajj 2025 Pre-Arafat Stakeholders’ meeting, organised by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment towards working closely with the diplomatic community to bolster the inclusive economic integration of West Africa. Tuggar made this known on Tuesday in Abuja, during the stakeholders engagement with West African Ambassadors against the backdropContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Mr Iacopo Foti, the Acting Ambassador of Italy to Nigeria, has lauded the growing bond between Italy and Nigeria in their economic, cultural, and people-to-people relationships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the envoy gave the commendation at the 79th Italian National Day celebration whichContinue Reading
