Written by Nigeria arrived at the 81st United Nations General Assembly with an agenda that reaches beyond the familiar language of diplomatic representation. In New York, the country is pressing for a greater African voice in the institutions that shape global decisions, while simultaneously putting Nigerian minerals, education and investment opportunities before international partners. The … Continue reading “81st UNGA: Inside Nigeria’s High-Stakes Dealmaking In New York”
UN Security Council reform: Nigeria demanded, in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration, at least two permanent seats for Africa with full privileges, including veto rights for as long as the veto exists, and five non-permanent seats in total. It called for a return to the UN’s founding principles: Calls for … Continue reading “Seven Things Nigeria Pushed For At 81st UNGA”
Nigeria has called for stronger international cooperation in tackling terrorism and other transnational security threats, urging countries to share intelligence, disrupt the financing of violence and prevent illegal weapons from crossing borders. President Bola Tinubu made the call on Thursday while delivering Nigeria’s address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, … Continue reading “81st UNGA: We Must Exchange Intelligence, Interrupt Violence Financing, Prevent Weapons From Crossing Borders – Tinubu”
Nigeria has reiterated its call for permanent representation on the Security Council of the United Nations. President Bola Tinubu made the call on Thursday while addressing delegates at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, United States. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said that the world of 2026 … Continue reading “81st UNGA: ‘UN Reforms Must Begin With Reconstitution Of Security Council,’ Again Nigeria Calls For African Representation”
Hollywood star Susan Sarandon and “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York as they moved in to break up a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. AFP footage shows NYPD officers cuffing “Thelma & Louise” star Sarandon at the demo in the city as the Israeli prime minister … Continue reading “Hollywood Stars, Others Arrested In NY Anti-Netanyahu Protest”
Nigeria and Italy have strengthened collaboration to implement the proposed Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing campaign targeted at mobilising $5 billion for education financing worldwide. This is just as President Bola Tinubu has said the GPE vision aligns with Nigeria’s agenda, which aims at improving educational outcomes by investing in access as well … Continue reading “Nigeria, Italy Partner In $5bn Global Education Funding”
The Federal Government says the First Niger Bridge will reopen to traffic next week, following the completion of key rehabilitation works on the bridge linking Anambra and Delta States. Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the assurance on Wednesday after inspecting the ongoing repairs at the Onitsha Bridge Head. The bridge was closed earlier … Continue reading “First Niger Bridge To Reopen Next Week, Says Umahi”
A former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chidi Odinkalu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of making it a habit to abandon Nigeria without leadership. Odinkalu, a professor and lawyer, while reacting to Tinubu’s absence due to his extended vacation in Europe, said that the administration was the first in which its … Continue reading “Extended Vacation: Tinubu Can’t Interminably Run Nigeria Like Paul Biya Runs Cameroon — Chidi Odinkalu”
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday alleged that some pilgrim boards have been involved in corrupt practices in the country. Olukoyede stated this at the Inter-Religious Council meeting in Abuja and the public presentation of the commission’s inter-faith manual to religious bodies. While speaking about past … Continue reading “[VIDEO] Some Pilgrim Board Leaders Are Enablers Of Corruption, Says EFCC Chairman”
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has inaugurated a nine-member judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state. The commission was inaugurated at the Government House in Minna, shortly after its members were sworn … Continue reading “Gov Bago Inaugurates Commission To Probe Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody”