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Tinubu, Lula back Soyinka-led heritage voyage to reconnect Afro-descendants
The Heritage Voyage of Return (HVR), a cultural movement aimed at reconnecting Afro-descendants with their ancestral roots in Africa, has secured strong endorsements from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The initiative, championed by The African Pride with Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka as patron, envisions a symbolic sea journey for descendants of…
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Nigeria, Colombia plan direct flights to strengthen diplomatic, economic ties
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria and Colombia are working towards establishing direct flight connections as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries, the Presidency said on Monday. Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez disclosed this during a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, according to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to…
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Aviation: ICAO Safety Team visits Nigeria to provide technical assistance
A team of technical experts from the West and Central African Region of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (WACAF-ICAO) is currently in Nigeria. The ICAO Regional Office Safety Team, led by Rene Tavarez, arrived at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The team is in the country to provide technical assistance ahead of the ICAO…
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Members firmly united behind Speaker Abbas- Reps Deputy Spokesman
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), on Tuesday dismissed media reports that lawmakers were preparing to challenge Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, after the recess. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, he said members remain “firmly united” behind the Speaker and that confidence in Tajudeen’s leadership is “not negotiable and unwavering.” Agbese was reacting to a media…
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Nigeria moves to stabilise diplomatic missions amid funding shortfalls
By Kunle Sanni – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged financial and operational challenges affecting Nigeria’s embassies and consulates abroad, including delayed salary payments, unsettled bills, and reduced foreign service allowances. In a statement on Monday, ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said the funding gaps stem from years of budgetary shortfalls and the impact of recent foreign exchange reforms.…
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Tinubu hails VP Shettima at 59, praises loyalty, service to Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, commending his dedication, loyalty, and service to the nation. In a message issued on Tuesday, President Tinubu described Shettima as a dependable partner in delivering the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting his courage, competence, and commitment to good governance. “Every day, as Vice…
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CDS hails Finnish court’s six-year jail term for Simon Ekpa
By Kunle Sanni – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has commended a Finnish court’s decision sentencing Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences, describing the ruling as a major boost to global efforts against terrorism and violent extremism. Delivering judgment on Monday, the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland convicted Ekpa for inciting…
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PHOTO NEWS: Nigeria, Colombia sign MoU on political consultations
Vice President Kashim Shettima led officials of the Federal Government to sign Memoranda of Understanding on political and economic cooperation with a delegation from the Republic of Colombia, led by the visiting Vice President and her team. Vice President Shettima wrote on his social media pages: “Today, I witnessed the signing of an MoU on political consultations between Nigeria and…
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Tinubu pledges swift action on Nigeria-Colombia bilateral deals
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has assured Colombia of the speedy implementation of all bilateral agreements aimed at boosting trade, aviation, and diplomatic relations between both nations. Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Monday while hosting Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez, Tinubu said Nigeria is committed to building new international partnerships to meet the demands of…
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Kagame urges African youth to embrace problem-solving at Dakar food summit
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has urged young Africans to take ownership of the continent’s challenges and embrace problem-solving rather than seeking escape abroad. Speaking at a town hall meeting on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, on Monday, Kagame said young people should see themselves as key drivers of transformation, stressing that no society exists…
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