Tag: #InternationalRelations
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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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IRAN: NON-HOSTILE SHIPS ALLOWED SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Amid rising regional tensions, Iran says commercial shipping can continue—so long as vessels follow security rules and avoid hostile activity. The Iranian foreign ministry has clarified that non-hostile vessels are allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, under specific conditions. According to a statement circulated via the International Maritime Organization, ships from countries not…
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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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AFGHANISTAN CONFIRMS DETENTION OF 2 U.S. CITIZENS, SAYS CASE NOT SERIOUS
Kabul reassures Washington as tensions rise over wrongful detention claims. The Afghan government has confirmed that two U.S. citizens are currently in custody after allegedly violating local laws, spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told TOLOnews on Friday. Mujahid described the case as “not serious” and said a solution is available to resolve the situation, signaling that the…
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IRAN-US-ISRAEL STRIKE SPARKS REGIONAL WAR, GLOBAL OIL SHOCKS
The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026, allegedly by the United States and Israel, has ignited a full-blown regional conflict with global economic ripples. What began as a targeted strike has escalated into waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. bases across the Gulf, while Tehran…
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KIM WARNS OF SOUTH KOREA’S ‘COMPLETE COLLAPSE’ AMID RISING TENSIONS
Pyongyang hardens its stance on Seoul but signals possible openness toward the U.S. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he cannot rule out a “complete collapse” of South Korea if it carries out what he called “mischievous acts” threatening the North’s security. Speaking at the ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea,…
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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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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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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…
