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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, on Tuesday in Ankara, said his country targets a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, adding that discussions to actualise this have already commenced. Erdogan stated this during a joint press briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nigerian President’s State Visit.At present, the tradeContinueContinue reading “Turkey targeting $5bn trade with Nigeria – Erdogan”

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Turkey, the Presidency has announced.This is contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Sunday in Abuja.The visit aims to strengthen the longstanding cordial relationsContinueContinue reading “Tinubu set to depart Abuja for Turkey”

Tensions between the European Union and the United States have intensified as the EU signals its readiness to confront Washington head-to-head following President Donald Trump’s proposal of new tariffs tied to the Greenland dispute.President Trump recently announced plans to impose fresh tariffs of up to 10–25 per cent on selected imports from countries that supportedContinueContinue reading “Greenland: EU set for show down with Trump over new tarriffs”

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump signalled that the U.S. could undertake multiple military strikes in Nigeria if violence against Christians persists.When asked whether the December 25 military operation against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria marked the start of a broader campaign, TrumpContinueContinue reading “Trump again threatens multiple airstrikes in Nigeria over Christian genocide”

President Donald Trump said the United States will run Venezuela until a “proper transition can take place.”Addressing reporters at Mar a Lago, Trump defended Saturday’s military strikes that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.“We’re there now, but we’re going to stay until such time as the proper transition can takeContinueContinue reading “Just In: We ‘ll run Venezuela until transition – Trump”

The United States overnight on Friday carried out military strikes across Venezuela with explosions rocking the capital, Caracas, before dawn.Shortly afterwards, Donald Trump announced that the U.S forces had captured the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown them out of the country.The stunning attack and unprecedented capture of a sittingContinueContinue reading “Why Venezuelan President was captured – US”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.This is contained in a by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. “His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan, President of the UnitedContinueContinue reading “Tinubu departs for Europe ahead of Abu Dhabi sustainability summit”

The Donald Trump administration has recalled the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., who was appointed on July 25, 2024, and 29 other career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts around the world ending tenures for mission chiefs.13 Africa countries were affected as US moves to reshape its diplomatic posture abroadContinueContinue reading “Trump recalls US ambassador to Nigeria, 29 other diplomats”

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 Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, met with Burkinabè authorities in Ouagadougou, including President Ibrahim Traoré. TheContinueContinue reading “Just In: Burkina Faso release detained NAF pilots, aircraft after diplomatic efforts”