Antony Blinken
22 May
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that the United States plans action after Georgia pushed forward a law against a Russian-style "foreign influence" law that triggered mass protests.
19 May
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, last Friday evening again met with the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Washington D.C.
17 May
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Friday again met with the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Washington D.C. This is the second meeting of the two government officials this year. Blinken had earlier in January held bilateral talks in Abuja during the former’s visit to Nigeria and meeting with President…
2 May
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a Gaza truce plan despite an Israeli warning that the army will keep fighting the Palestinian militant group after any ceasefire.
27 Apr
Washington's top diplomat is among leaders expected at a Saudi-hosted economic summit set to begin on Sunday with a strong focus on the grinding war in Gaza, organisers said.
25 Apr
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders.
30 Mar
The United States announced on Friday that it was "taking steps" to put fresh visa curbs on Hong Kong officials responsible for cracking down on rights in the Chinese city, days after a new national security law came into force.
18 Mar
North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea to meet top officials and attend a democracy summit.
12 Mar
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, stranded in Puerto Rico as his country descends into chaos, is welcome to stay on US soil after quitting in a bid to ease the crisis, a US official said late Monday. The official also said that Henry confirmed his resignation in a telephone conversation Monday with Secretary of State…
9 Mar
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has described the mass kidnapping of schoolchildren from a school in Kaduna in northwest Nigeria as "reprehensible'. More than 250 students were kidnapped on Friday morning at GSS Kuriga in Chikun local government area of Kaduna. It was the largest school kidnapping the country has seen in…
15 Feb
Visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed on Thursday what he called an "extraordinary partnership" between Washington and Tirana, showing support to his country's Balkan ally.
14 Feb
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Europe on Wednesday as he faces an uphill climb to quell doubts on US leadership, with Congress deadlocked on providing new aid to Ukraine and presidential contender Donald Trump lashing out at NATO allies.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated its chairman Abdullahi Ganduje on his 75th birthday. The party described Ganduje as an astute leader, administrator, scholar, philanthropist, and savvy politician who continues to distinguish himself in the many public offices he has been priviliged to serve. APC spokesperson, Felix Morka, in a statement, noted Ganduje's role…
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Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government has tasked the military and paramilitary on innovations to ensure a safer city. Salu-Hundeyin gave the charge at the Quarterly Meeting with the Military, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and Secretaries to the Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (Scribes 57) in Ikeja.…
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The Imo Government has urged its youths to avoid the tendency to abuse drugs and other substances while celebrating Christmas. This is contained in a statement by Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s Special Adviser on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, Chief Ezechukwu Obonna in Owerri on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Obonna, who…
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