Minister, Turkish envoy deepen talks on visa facilitation, business mobility

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

Tinubu positions Nigeria as climate, green energy hub at ADSW summit

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday positioned Nigeria as a prime destination for climate and green energy investment, unveiling sweeping reforms at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Tinubu spoke during a high-level session of the summit in Abu Dhabi, attended by global leaders, investors, policymakers andContinue Reading

Stability, water resources take centre stage at annual AU meeting

Envoys at the 51st Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU), Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC), are focusing attention on continental peace and security concerns alongside ways of harnessing African water resources. The PRC session, which runs from Jan. 12 to Jan. 30, will review strategic reports regarding the implementation ofContinue Reading

Venezuela: UN independent investigators seek  immediate release of all political prisoners

  By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 12, 2026 (NAN) UN independent investigators on Monday called  for immediate release of all political prisoners  in Venezuela, stating that more than 100 political prisoners had been released in the country. The independent UN human rights investigators,, in a statement said, the governmentContinue Reading

U.S. invasion of Venezuela raises global sovereignty questions

By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The United States’ military incursion into Venezuela on Jan. 3, involving elite Delta Force operatives, has sent shockwaves through the international community, triggering far-reaching diplomatic and legal repercussions. More controversially, the seizure and subsequent extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hisContinue Reading