After weeks of intense controversy, media reports, and repeated denials surrounding his diplomatic posting, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, popularly known as FFK, has finally confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa after an earlier posting to Germany was changed. In a detailed statement, Fani-Kayode claimed …
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the renewed escalation of tensions in the Middle East, warning of serious consequences for global stability and African economies. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from Addis Ababa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, cited the resumption of drone …
No fewer than 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa following renewed anti-foreigner protests in parts of the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a situation report shared via her X handle on Sunday. She said the evacuation arrangement forms part of diplomatic and security measures …
Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres has formally received and accredited Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations. Ibrahim presented his letter of credence on Monday, officially beginning his assignment at the multilateral body. The former senator had earlier, on April 1, collected his letter of credence from Nigeria’s ministry of …
Iran has denied holding any negotiations with the United States, following claims by US President Donald Trump that both sides were engaged in talks to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iranian media, citing the country’s foreign ministry, said on Monday that no such discussions were taking place between Tehran and Washington. “There …
Oil prices have further surged as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt supply chains, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. After a brief dip on Monday, March 16, prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday, March 17, as attacks ravaged parts of the Gulf region, raising more fears of supply disruption. According to …
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday departed Abuja for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom (UK), where he is expected to sign key agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The President’s aircraft, Nigeria Air Force (NAF) 001, took off from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about …
The United Kingdom government has released the programme for the state visit of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19. According to the itinerary, the visit will be hosted at Windsor Castle and will feature bilateral meetings, ceremonial engagements and interactions with members of the Nigerian diaspora. Preparations for …
IEA Warns of historic supply shock as Middle East refineries, oil terminals face persistent attacks The Middle East energy landscape, long considered a major contributor to the global economy, is systematically being dismantled as the war between the United States, Israeli and Iran enters its third week. What began as a campaign targeting military …
British authorities have announced airspace restrictions and heightened security measures in Windsor ahead of the state visit of President Bola Tinubu next week. Tinubu is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom with his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, March 18, for a reception hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. In a statement …
