Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace and stability in Sudan, while also strengthening diplomatic and bilateral relations between both countries.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, made this known in Abuja during a meeting with the Ambassador of Sudan to Nigeria, Amb. Mohamed Abdelaal. The engagement was disclosed in a statement issued…
President Bola Tinubu has directed key economic officials to urgently develop strategies to mitigate the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians, particularly in light of rising fuel prices and economic pressure.The directive was issued on Friday during a civic reception held in Yenagoa, where the president also inaugurated several development projects executed by Douye Diri.
The UN Women has raised serious concerns over the worsening humanitarian situation facing women and girls the recent military escalation in the Middle East.In a statement issued on Friday, the agency echoed the position of António Guterres, who welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. However, UN Women expressed deep alarm over continued violence…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered key economic officials to develop urgent measures aimed at reducing the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians.The directive was given on Friday during a civic reception held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following the inauguration of several major projects executed by Governor Douye Diri. The instruction was conveyed in a statement issued by…
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is actively engaging multiple countries in a bid to address the nation’s persistent security challenges.Speaking on Friday in New York upon his arrival to assume office, Ibrahim said the Nigerian government was adopting a multilateral approach, reaching out to countries such as…
Donald Trump has said Iran should not impose fees on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions following the recent Iran war.In a post on Truth Social, Trump reacted to reports suggesting that Iran may begin charging tolls for vessels navigating the vital shipping route. The strait, a key global energy corridor, has experienced major disruptions since the outbreak of…
Farmers across parts of Zimbabwe are recording improved harvests and stronger food security, thanks to the growing adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices. In districts such as Mberengwa District and Bulilima District, smallholder farmers say the combination of favourable rainfall and modern farming techniques has significantly increased crop yields.Maize and traditional grains have…
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully intercepted terrorists’ logistics and apprehended 16 suspects during sustained military operations across Nigeria’s North-East region, reinforcing ongoing efforts to curb insurgency.According to an operational report released by the Nigerian Army to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the troops disrupted a cross-border fuel smuggling network…
Pope Leo on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war, describing it as a positive step toward easing tensions in the Middle East and globally. His remarks came just hours after he strongly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump over a controversial threat directed at Iran.Speaking during his weekly audience, the pope expressed relief at the temporary…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its offensive operations in the North-East, destroying a major terrorist enclave in Kangarwa, located in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno State.In a statement issued in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the precision airstrike was carried out on April 1 at about 12:05 p.m. The…