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The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has formally presented Letters of Credence to three Nigerian ambassadors-designate, authorising them to represent the country abroad. In a statement on Tuesday, Odumegwu-Ojukwu said, “I am honoured to present Letters of Credence on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola AhmedContinueContinue reading “Minister presents letters of credence to UK, France, UN ambassadors-designate”

A coalition of civil society groups in Nigeria in collaboration with the National Good Governance Advocacy Network (NGGAN) and 360 other organisations have thrown their weight behind the appointment of Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN). The groups made the declaration at a world press conference in Abuja, describingContinueContinue reading “Coalition, 360 others hail Jimoh Ibrahim’s appointment as Super Envoy”

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent visit to the United Kingdom, describing the trip as both timely and strategic.In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the senator representing Ondo South noted that the visit came at a period of shifting globalContinueContinue reading “UK Visit: History ll be kind to Tinubu – Jimoh Ibrahim”

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity and Justice (CCSG-PSGEJ) has watched with concern the recent derogatory remarks by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu regarding the appointment of Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.In a statement signed Comrade James Okoronkwo, the National Coordinator of the groupContinueContinue reading “COSG-PSGET rebukes Chidi Odinkalu over unwarranted attack on Jimoh Ibrahim’s UN appointment”

By Wale Obanigba, Esq.The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage.A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly for the role.Before thisContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim At The United Nations: Experience, diplomacy, Nigeria’s voice at the global stage”

The United Nations (UN) has requested the arrival details of Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, ahead of his assumption of duties at the global body’s headquarters in New York City.Ibrahim, a serving senator, was nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and wasContinueContinue reading “UN seeks arrival details for Jimoh Ibrahim’s diplomatic courtesy”

An American military refuelling aircraft involved in the US operation in Iran has crashed in western Iraq, according to the US Central Command.The US Central Command said “the incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury”, but that it was not the result of hostile or friendly fire.Two aircraft were involved in the incident,ContinueContinue reading “US military plane crashes in Iraq”

Russia is providing Iran with targeting information to attack American forces in the Middle East, the first indication that another major U.S. adversary is participating — even indirectly — in the war, according to three officials familiar with the intelligence.The assistance, which has not been previously reported, signals that the rapidly expanding conflict now featuresContinueContinue reading “Russia providing Iran intelligence to target US forces – Officials”

Some countries, including India, have reportedly declined to accept a number of ambassadors recently nominated by Bola Tinubu, citing diplomatic policies tied to the remaining tenure of the sending government.Sources within Nigeria’s Presidency and the foreign service disclosed that India has a standing practice of not accepting ambassadors from administrations with less than two yearsContinueContinue reading “India, others reject Tinubu’s amabassadors over tenure policies”

The United States has confirmed that one of its submarines sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo, dramatically escalating the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran.At a Pentagon news conference on Wednesday, US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth said the targeted vessel, identified as the Iris Dena, was struck in a precisionContinueContinue reading “Breaking: US sinks Iranian warship on Indian ocean”