Category: International
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TINUBU URGES UN REFORMS TO REFLECT NEW GLOBAL REALITIES
Nigeria calls for a stronger, more relevant UN to address today’s challenges. At the 80th UN General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stressed the urgent need to reform UN policies to keep pace with global changes. Highlighting the UN’s failures in addressing ongoing crises and slow progress on Security Council reform…
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NIGERIA URGES URGENT DEBT RELIEF TO BOOST PEACE AND PROSPERITY
Debt relief is a pathway to growth, not charity, says Nigeria at UNGA. President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the UN General Assembly and represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, called for urgent action on debt relief as crucial for peace and prosperity, urging the creation of a global mechanism to manage sovereign debt fairly. He highlighted…
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FG URGES TWO-STATE SOLUTION AS PATH TO PALESTINE PEACE
Nigeria champions dignity and multilateral action for lasting peace in Palestine. At the 80th UN General Assembly, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for the two-state solution as the most dignified way to achieve lasting peace for Palestine. Tinubu stressed that Palestinians deserve equal freedoms and dignity, calling for civilized…
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TINUBU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S DEMAND FOR PERMANENT UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT
Nigeria pushes for fair global representation and peace at the UN’s 80th General Assembly.President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the UN General Assembly, underscored Nigeria’s call for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council as part of essential institutional reforms. Highlighting Nigeria’s evolution from a colony to a sovereign nation of…
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EBERE OKEREKE WARNS U.S. AMERICA FIRST HEALTH STRATEGY UNDERMINES AFRICA’S HEALTH SOVEREIGNTY
Africa urged to unite and protect its health future amid shifting global aid dynamics. Ebere Okereke of the Tony Blair Institute cautions that the new U.S. America First Global Health Strategy risks weakening Africa’s health sovereignty by prioritizing U.S. interests over continental goals. She critiques the strategy’s blame on African inefficiency, ignoring donor-driven dependency, and…
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KEYAMO SEEKS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA’S RE-ELECTION TO ICAO COUNCIL
Nigeria pushes for global backing to strengthen its role in shaping international civil aviation. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, called on delegates at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal to support Nigeria’s re-election to Part 2 of the ICAO Council. Highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to safe, secure, and sustainable air transport, Keyamo emphasized…
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BENUE PARTNERS WITH MASS INTERNATIONAL AND SABASPAC TO BOOST FARMER MECHANISATION
New agri-programme empowers 300 farmers with tractors to restore Benue as Nigeria’s food basket. Benue Government, led by Gov. Hyacinth Alia, launched an agricultural mechanisation outgrower scheme to enhance food security and commercialise farming. The pilot supports farmer cooperatives with tractors, inputs, and technical aid, aiming for economic growth and inclusive development for youth and…
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TRUMP HOSTS ARAB AND ISLAMIC LEADERS TO PUSH FOR GAZA CEASEFIRE
High-level talks aim to end war, secure hostages, and tackle Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. On the sidelines of UNGA, President Trump met with leaders from Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to discuss a lasting Gaza ceasefire and hostage release. Despite Israel’s absence, Trump called the meeting successful and plans talks…
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SUPERTYPHOON RAGASA DEATH TOLL REACHES 10 IN PHILIPPINES, NEW STORM APPROACHES
Devastation continues as Ragasa claims lives and Tropical Storm Bualoi looms. Super Typhoon Ragasa killed 10 and injured 13, displacing nearly 25,000 people mainly in Cagayan province. The coast guard reports fishermen and residents lost lives amid capsized boats and landslides. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Bualoi (Opong) is strengthening, threatening eastern Philippines with heavy rains and…
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U.S. CDC AND NIGERIA TRAIN 2,400 VOLUNTEERS TO FIGHT INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Trusted community volunteers are frontline heroes in early outbreak detection and awareness. The U.S. CDC and Nigerian government have trained 2,400 volunteers across key states to improve surveillance, promote safe hygiene, and link patients to care. By leveraging community trust, these volunteers help spot diseases like cholera early, dispel misinformation, and strengthen Nigeria’s health resilience…
