Category: #Diplomacy
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SHETTIMA RETURNS FROM ETHIOPIA AFTER NUTRITION LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE FORUM
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for Abuja after participating in the Nigeria–Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum, aimed at strengthening cooperation and improving nutrition outcomes in both countries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum, held from October 7 to 9 under the theme “Moving the Needle on Nutrition,”…
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NIGERIA, BURKINA FASO DEEPEN SECURITY COOPERATION AGAINST TERRORISM, ORGANISED CRIME
Nigeria and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation to combat terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organised crime across West Africa. The commitment followed a meeting in Ouagadougou between Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Rimtalba Ouédraogo, and Nigeria’s Ambassador to the country, Syndoph Endoni. According to a statement by the Embassy of Nigeria…
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ASABA MASSACRE: OBASANJO URGES FORGIVENESS, RECONCILIATION AS SURVIVORS SEEK PRESIDENTIAL APOLOGY
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged survivors and families of victims of the 1967 Asaba Massacre to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation, describing the tragedy as one of the most painful episodes of the Nigerian Civil War. Obasanjo made the appeal virtually on Wednesday while serving as chairman of the occasion at the 59th anniversary memorial…
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U.N. SEC.GEN. GUTERRES CALLS FOR PERMANENT CEASEFIRE THREE YEARS AFTER OCT. 7 ATTACKS
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians ahead of the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Guterres paid tribute to the victims of the attacks and said the suffering of their families must not be forgotten. He also highlighted the continuing suffering of Palestinians in Gaza…
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IBRAHIM CALLS FOR CONTINUOUS UN REFORM, STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Fifth Committee, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for continuous reform of the United Nations, saying institutional changes should not end with the current UN80 initiative. Ibrahim made the call after presiding over the opening meeting of the Fifth Committee for the 81st General…
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TÜRKIYE EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO NIGERIA OVER ONDO MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASH
The Government of Türkiye has expressed condolences to Nigeria following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State on Oct. 5. In a statement, Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was deeply saddened by the loss of lives and extended condolences to the families of those who died and to the people of…
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BURKINA FASO, NIGERIA SEEK STRONGER ECONOMIC AND SECURITY COOPERATION
Burkina Faso has described Nigeria as a “natural partner” and major African player, calling for stronger economic, security and development cooperation between the two countries. Burkinabè Foreign Affairs Minister Karamoko Traoré made the call in a statement issued on Friday, October 2nd, in connection with Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebration in Ouagadougou. He said longstanding…
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IRAN ANNOUNCES CASH REWARDS FOR CAPTURING OR KILLING U.S. SOLDIERS
Iran’s army has announced cash rewards for people who kill or capture U.S. soldiers who enter Iranian territory as attackers, according to army spokesman Amir Akraminia. The reported announcement comes amid the continuing conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel. Akraminia said anyone who kills a U.S. soldier and hands over the body…
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CHINESE CUISINE BUILDS CULTURAL BRIDGES THROUGH FOOD DIPLOMACY
Chinese cuisine is increasingly serving as a bridge between cultures, with its diverse flavours and communal dining traditions creating opportunities for people from different backgrounds to connect and understand one another. Kevin Zou, a tour guide with GZL Tours in China, said the country’s wide geographical spread had produced distinct culinary traditions shaped by regional…
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NUSA CONDEMNS KILLING OF TWO NIGERIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has condemned the recent killings of two Nigerian nationals, Bishop Michael Fakunle and Mr James Nwankwo, in Johannesburg, South Africa, calling for thorough investigations and justice. NUSA National Publicity Secretary, Mr Akindele Olunloyo, said allegations surrounding the deaths, including threats, torture and police brutality, must be treated with seriousness.…
