Global cooperation under threat, Guterres warns

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By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Jan. 17, 2026 (NAN) Powerful forces are threatening global cooperation, United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned on Saturday at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the General Assembly in London. He described 2025 as a “profoundly challenging” year for international cooperation, stressing thatContinue Reading

NiDO-Worldwide pledges partnership with Nigeria’s security agencies

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By Fortune Abang Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO)-Worldwide has pledged to partner Nigerian security agencies in bolstering the Federal Government’s efforts towards protecting the lives and property of compatriots. The organisation’s leaders disclosed this during its maiden virtual global diaspora meeting to commemorate the 2026 Nigerian Armed Forces Celebration Day.Continue Reading

Chinese coy pledges prompt completion of Makurdi–Otukpo–9th Mile Road project

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By Sarafina Christopher Makurdi, Jan. 17 (NAN) China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) has pledged to promptly complete the dualisation of the Makurdi–Otukpo–9th Mile (Enugu State) Road project, a key national corridor linking the North-Central and South-East zone of Nigeria. CHEC’s Head of Engineering, Mr Li Dong, gave the assuranceContinue Reading

NiDO-Worldwide hails FG’s move to establish comprehensive AI legal framework

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By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 17, 2026 (NAN) Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO)-Worldwide has lauded the Federal Government’s move to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data system processes in Nigeria. Mr Chibuzo Ubochi, Chairman, NiDO Europe and Coordinating Chairman of NiDO-Worldwide, disclosedContinue Reading

People-to-people exchanges key to solid China-Africa partnership— Envoy

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By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, says facts have shown that people-to-people exchanges form the most solid foundation of China-Africa friendship. According to her, mutual learning among civilisations serves as the strongest driving force for China-AfricaContinue Reading

UN urges restraint as Iran protests ease

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By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) UN Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee on Thursday urged action to prevent escalation as nationwide protests in Iran appeared to ease after nearly three weeks of unrest. Pobee spoke while briefing an emergency Security Council meeting in New York, convened by theContinue Reading

Guterres warns world ‘brimming with conflict’ as global cooperation frays

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By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability,” even as international cooperation weakens when it is most needed. Guterres issued the warning on Thursday in his final address to the General Assembly outlining prioritiesContinue Reading