Category: International
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TINUBU TOUCHES DOWN IN BRAZIL: DIPLOMACY IN FULL SWING AT BRASILIA
President Bola Tinubu just landed in Brasilia, and it’s already clear that this state visit is set to spice up Nigeria-Brazil ties! President Bola Tinubu arrived at Brasilia International Airport today, greeted warmly by Carlos Sergio Duarte, the Brazilian Secretary for Africa and the Middle East. The moment marked the start of what promises to…
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TINUBU JOINS GLOBAL LEADERS FOR BIG TALKS AT TICAD9 IN JAPAN
From Lagos to Yokohama, President Bola Tinubu brought Nigeria’s flair to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development — rubbing shoulders with world heavyweights and shaping Africa’s future in style.In a snapshot from August 20, 2025, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (second from left) stood tall alongside global leaders at TICAD9, the premier forum dedicated…
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IOM DONATES $1.1M TO SUPPORT IDPs IN BENUE, URGES PEACEBUILDING
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) donated $1.1 million (₦1.69 billion) to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue, focusing on Yelewata and Naka camps. Deputy Director-General Ugochi Daniels emphasised the donation is part of efforts to return IDPs to their ancestral homes or resettle them with dignity. Governor Hyacinth Alia praised the partnership, contributing…
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MINISTER ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S COMMITMENT TO IOM PARTNERSHIP ON MIGRATION
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in managing migration challenges. She highlighted Nigeria’s 4-D foreign policy—Democracy, Demography, Diaspora, and Development—focused on citizen diplomacy and the welfare of over 17 million Nigerians abroad. Odumegwu-Ojukwu praised IOM’s work on protecting vulnerable…
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UN HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO TACKLE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN NIGERIA
Mohamed Fall, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, urged a united approach to the new 2025-2027 IOM strategic plan aimed at addressing humanitarian crises. He emphasized that collective strategies not only protect displaced persons but also build peace and stability nationwide. Government officials and security leaders pledged partnership and collaboration, highlighting the focus on…
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TINUBU PRAISES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES AT TICAD 9; JAPAN PLEDGES $5.5BN FOR AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu lauded Nigeria’s armed forces for their bravery against insurgency at TICAD 9 in Japan, emphasising that true peace needs reforms that tackle insecurity’s root causes. He stressed inclusivity, rule of law, and infrastructure investment as keys to stability. Tinubu urged Africa to move from aid dependency to market-driven growth and called for…
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EGYPT SEEKS TO DEEPEN COOPERATION WITH ZIMBABWE IN BROADCASTING AND DEVELOPMENT
Egypt plans to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe, focusing on development and training in public broadcasting, healthcare, agriculture, water purification, tourism, and housing. Egyptian Ambassador Salwa Mowafi and Zimbabwe’s Minister Jenfan Muswere discussed expanding collaboration across these strategic sectors. Both nations aim to boost political, economic, and technical cooperation, with a special emphasis on modernizing media…
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NEW HUMAN-LIKE SPECIES DISCOVERED IN ETHIOPIA
Researchers in Ethiopia’s Afar Region have uncovered a previously unknown Australopithecus species alongside the oldest confirmed Homo genus fossils, dating back 2.6 to 2.78 million years. This groundbreaking find reveals that two early human ancestors coexisted in the Lower Awash Valley, reshaping our understanding of human evolution. The discovery includes 13 hominin teeth, with a…
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DEADLY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN HERAT CLAIMS 76 LIVES INCLUDING CHILDREN
At least 76 people, including 17 children, died in a horrific traffic accident involving deported Afghan refugees in Herat province. A passenger bus returning from the Iran border crashed with a motorbike and truck before catching fire, leaving three others severely injured. The tragedy highlights the dangers faced by refugees returning home amid Iran’s mass…
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IRAN CARRIES OUT RARE PUBLIC EXECUTION FOR MURDER IN FARS PROVINCE
Iran has publicly hanged a man convicted of murdering a woman and her three children during a robbery in southern Fars province, Iranian media reported. His wife, also sentenced to death, is expected to be executed inside prison. Public executions are uncommon in Iran but human rights groups condemn the country’s frequent use of capital…
