G7
18 Dec
Safeguarding sovereign national interests and a pro-African stance are mutually reinforcing philosophies in Nigeria's foreign policy.
26 Nov
The G7 group of industrialized nations provoked a furious response from Caracas Tuesday by coming out in support of the Venezuelan opposition's Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia's claim to victory in July elections. The bloc comprising the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, Britain, Japan and France, said in a statement the Venezuelan people had made a "clear…
14 Jun
Pope Francis arrived at a G7 summit Friday in Italy, the first head of the Catholic Church to take part in the meeting of rich democracies, after a morning clowning with comedians at the Vatican. The pontiff will speak about the risks and rewards of artificial intelligence and hold 10 bilaterals, including with the leaders…
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Delta Government on Friday warned that it would not take for granted any matter that would affect the security of lives and property in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning, while addressing protesters from the Ubulu-Okiti community in Aniocha South Local Government at Government House, Asaba. The…
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The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai on Friday, celebrated the achievements of football's finest across various categories, marking the 15th anniversary of the prestigious event. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr stole the spotlight, winning both the Best Men’s Player and Best Forward awards. Speaking after his victory, he said, “This recognition motivates me to…
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The daughter of the late Bola Ige, Nigeria's minister of Justice who was assassinated in 2001, Funsho Adegbola, has recounted the torturous circumstances which surrounded her father's death in 2001. While speaking on a radio programme called State Affairs with Edmund Obilo, Adegbola said she dreamt she was mourning before her father was assassinated. She…
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Two teenagers and five men have appeared before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of electrical fittings household items worth over N28million The defendants Sunday Odeshola, 15, Monday Ubah, 16, David Odeshola, 45, were arraigned on a three count charge of conspiracy stealing and malicious damage. Four others, Kaman Rabiru, 27, Lawal…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says poor management of passengers by airline operators during flight disruptions and cancellations is affecting the credibility of the aviation industry. The Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, made the remark on Friday in Lagos during a meeting with airline operators. According to Najomo, it is the responsibility of…
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Major General Oluwafemi Williams, Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, says the brigade Major General Oluwafemi Williams, Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, says the brigade played a key role in clearing out Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP). Williams said this during the Nigeria Army Social Activities, which marked the end…
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A "human wave" of North Korean soldiers fighting on Russia's side in the Ukraine war are being sent to their deaths in futile attacks by generals who see them as "expendable," the White House said Friday. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed South Korean estimates of around 1,000 of Pyongyang's troops killed or wounded…
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A renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has stated that the Nigerian police must be held responsible for the stampedes recently recorded across the country, stressing that the police failed to protect the people. Falana, who demanded that the families of the victims of the stampedes must be duly compensated, emphasised that poverty and…
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Ukraine will block Russian gas supplies via its territory in several days, effectively halting its transit to Slovakia, Moldova and, to some extent, Hungary. Kyiv said it would not renew an agreement on Russian gas transit expiring on December 31 as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted last week Kyiv…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorised the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria following the company's failure to settle interconnect charges. In a statement released on December 27, 2024, Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, confirmed that the approval was granted after Exchange Telecommunications was found to have insufficient reasons for…