Tag: #Diplomacy
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TRUMP: DIPLOMACY FIRST, BUT U.S. WON’T ALLOW IRAN TO GO NUCLEAR
U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing, but warns Washington will never permit Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking during his State of the Union address to Congress, President Donald Trump revealed that the United States is currently negotiating with Iran and prefers diplomacy to resolve rising tensions. Trump said Iran appears…
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TINUBU’S TURKEY TRIP OPENS NEW ERA OF SECURITY, TRADE DEALS
Nigeria and Türkiye are stepping up their partnership—with fresh defence, trade and education agreements signalling stronger ties ahead. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, says President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to Ankara marked a major turning point in relations between both countries. Speaking in Abuja, Poroy told the News Agency of Nigeria that the…
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WHY TURKIYE SEES NIGERIA AS A KEY STRATEGIC ALLY
Shared security threats, economic strength, and deep historical ties are driving Türkiye’s growing interest in Nigeria, its envoy reveals. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, says Türkiye views Nigeria as a crucial partner because both nations face similar terrorism threats and must work together to defeat them. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria in…
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SHETTIMA RETURNS FROM AU SUMMIT, PUSHES FOR AFRICA’S HEALTH, WATER SECURITY
Vice-President Kashim Shettima returns to Abuja after key AU summit talks, securing global goodwill and pushing for Africa’s self-reliance in health and development. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Assembly, where leaders focused on…
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NIGERIA, ANGOLA SIGN VISA-FREE DEAL FOR DIPLOMATS
New agreement set to remove travel barriers and strengthen diplomatic ties between both African nations. Nigeria and Angola have signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, making it easier for government officials from both countries to travel and collaborate. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, said the deal was…
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MOROCCO WINS SEAT ON AU PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL
Morocco has secured a fresh mandate at the African Union, winning a key seat on the continent’s top peace and security body. Morocco has been elected to a two-year term on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) after clinching 34 votes—more than the required two-thirds majority—in a first-round ballot held in Addis Ababa.…
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TINUBU SET FOR HISTORIC UK STATE VISIT AFTER 37 YEARS
Windsor Castle hosts Nigeria’s president as Abuja–London ties get a fresh push. President Bola Tinubu will make a state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18–19, marking the first official UK state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The British Royal Family announced the visit, confirming that King Charles III and Queen…
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UN ON THE BRINK: GUTERRES WARNS OF IMMINENT FINANCIAL COLLAPSE
Unpaid dues, outdated rules push the world body toward a cash crunch UN Secretary-General António Guterres has sounded a stark alarm: the United Nations could be heading for financial collapse unless member states urgently clear unpaid dues or agree to overhaul the organisation’s financial rules. In a letter to UN ambassadors, Guterres said the crisis…
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IRAN REFUSES TO SURRENDER TO U.S. BULLYING ON NUCLEAR ISSUE
President Pezeshkian vows dignity and fairness despite international pressures. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran will never bow to U.S. “irrational and bullying” behavior on the nuclear issue, emphasizing the country’s readiness for transparent, fair negotiations based on mutual respect. He condemned sanctions and rejected any restrictions, citing a religious decree by Supreme Leader…
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UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT CALLS FOR ACTION ON PEACE, CLIMATE, AND REFORM
Baerbock urges turning global dialogue into concrete solutions for a divided world. Closing the high-level week of the 80th UN General Assembly, President Annalena Baerbock highlighted the UN as the “house of diplomacy and dialogue” amid today’s global challenges. Over six days, 189 countries, including 124 heads of state, addressed critical issues like protracted conflicts,…
