South Africa’s $18.5m Repatriation Bill Meets Resistance As Nigeria Denies Request, Ghana Rejects Liability
South Africa is facing resistance from Ghana and Nigeria over its attempt to recover about $18.5 million spent supporting the repatriation of foreign nationals, with both countries disputing Pretoria’s position on the costs of returning their citizens.…
Nigeria, US Conclude Talks To Deepen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
Nigeria and the United States of America have concluded high-level bilateral engagements in Washington D.C., aimed at deepening military-to-military relations and fortifying counter-terrorism cooperation between both nations. The Minister of…
Brazil Seek Nigeria’s Cooperation On Industrial Arbitration
By A Special Correspondent The Minister of Superior Labour Court of Brazil, Lelio Bentes Correa, has called for joint effort between Brazil and Nigeria in tackling industrial relations for the benefit of both countries. Correa, who spoke to newsmen after…
BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Reopening Of Nigeria – Benin Border
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate reopening of the Samiya International Border in Kebbi State, which links Nigeria with the Republic of Benin. The order was made public on February 7, 2026, in Birnin Kebbi during a one-day official visit by…
KACRAN Appeals For Amicable Resolution Of Nigeria-Niger Variance
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has urged leaders of Nigeria and Niger to reconcile their diplomatic differences to resolves disputes, strengthen bilateral relations. According to the…
How Onitsha screwdriver seller influenced Trump’s claims on Christian genocide in Nigeria – Report
The United States relied on information and reports from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader in Onitsha, Anambra state, to launch air strikes in Nigeria, according to a report by the New York Times. Recall that in October, US President Donald…
Burkina Faso releases 11 NAF personnel after diplomatic talks
Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew members, nine days after their detention, following intensive diplomatic efforts by the Nigerian government. The release came shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation, led by…
Gov Buni Explores Diplomatic Slots With Turkey, Japan, Others
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor (Dr) Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, thursday, had an interactive session with members of the diplomatic corps to improve partnerships on peace, security and stabilization, as well as the implementation of the…
Nigeria’s Delegation to Washington: A Diplomatic Misstep With Serious Implications
By Nuhu Dawisu Kuje This week, Nigeria dispatched a high-level delegation to Washington, D.C., to engage American officials on matters of mutual concern. Yet instead of inspiring confidence, the visit exposed troubling weaknesses in Nigeria’s foreign…