Tag: #Diplomacy
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NIGERIA, MEXICO MARK 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC “BESTIE STATUS”
From handshake diplomacy to billion-naira opportunities — Nigeria and Mexico are celebrating half a century of steady international “situationship done right.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria says it’s rolling out plans to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico — a partnership that has quietly matured into a global cooperation story. According to…
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GAMBARI RETURNS TO U.S. CAMPUS, KICKS OFF MEMOIR PROJECT
After years at the heart of Nigerian governance and global diplomacy, Ibrahim Gambari is back in academia and ready to tell his story. Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has arrived at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, United States to resume duties as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar. Gambari says…
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U.S. PUSHES 15-POINT PLAN TO END IRAN CONFLICT, TALKS ADVANCE
A possible breakthrough in the Iran crisis is on the table as Washington proposes a sweeping peace framework involving nuclear restrictions and international oversight. The United States has reportedly introduced a 15-point peace plan aimed at ending its ongoing conflict with Iran, according to multiple international media reports. The proposal, said to have been delivered…
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ECOWAS, UN JOIN FORCES TO BOOST PEACE AND SECURITY IN WEST AFRICA
With rising instability in the Sahel, ECOWAS and the UN are tightening cooperation to keep West Africa on a path to peace and stability. The Economic Community of West African States and the United Nations have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening peace and security across West Africa and the Sahel. This came during a…
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TINUBU’S UK VISIT: BIG DEALS, BIG QUESTIONS FOR NIGERIANS
Historic handshakes at Buckingham Palace—but will Bola Tinubu’s UK visit translate into real gains back home?* For the first time in nearly 40 years, a Nigerian leader has made a full state visit to the United Kingdom, invited by King Charles III—a symbolic reset of long-standing ties. But beyond the royal reception, the focus is…
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PAKISTAN OFFERS TO HOST U.S.-IRAN PEACE TALKS
Islamabad steps forward as a potential peace ground as tensions rise in the Middle East. Pakistan has offered to host high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, signaling a fresh diplomatic push to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country is ready to facilitate “meaningful and conclusive” discussions—if both nations agree—aimed…
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TRUMP HITS PAUSE: HORMUZ STRIKE THREAT DELAYED AFTER IRAN TALKS
Just hours after issuing a military warning, Trump steps back—signaling a possible diplomatic opening in a high-stakes standoff. U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure, extending his ultimatum by five days after what he described as “productive” talks with Tehran. The move comes days after Trump threatened strikes on…
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UN WARNS ISRAEL–U.S. STRIKES ON IRAN COULD SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL
The UN is raising the alarm over escalating military strikes in Iran, warning that the conflict could quickly spin into a wider global crisis. The United Nations has warned that ongoing bombing campaigns by the United States and Israel in Iran risk creating an “uncontrollable situation” if not urgently halted. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged…
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NIGERIA DISTANCES ITSELF FROM KEY TERMS IN UN WOMEN’S RIGHTS DOCUMENT
Nigeria has pushed back at the UN, rejecting parts of a global women’s rights agreement over what it calls “controversial terminology” and concerns about sovereignty. Nigeria has formally distanced itself from several phrases used in the outcome document of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held at the United Nations in New York.…
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NIGERIA, UK DEEPEN SECURITY AND ECONOMIC TIES AT WINDSOR SUMMIT
From Windsor Castle to Abuja, both nations reaffirm a partnership built on trade, security, and shared democratic values. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United Kingdom, with a strong focus on security cooperation, economic growth, and democratic values. He made this known at a State Banquet hosted by…
