Abuja: Vice-President Kashim Shettima returned Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th African Union Heads of State and Government Assembly, where continental leaders debated reforms and regional challenges. …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
AU Condemns Deadly Attack in Kwara
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeNew York: The African Union (AU) Commission has condemned the deadly attacks on Nuku and Woro communities in Kwara, which left scores dead and property destroyed. The Chairperson of the …
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Security and Defence
Tinubu Calls for Reactivation of Regional Standby Force to Counter Sahel Threats
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyePresident Bola Tinubu has called for the reactivation of a regional standby force, leveraging Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja. The force would serve as an intelligence and …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
League of Northern Democrats Condemns Abduction of Venezuelan President, Warns of Threat to Global Peace
Group calls U.S. commando operation in Caracas a grave breach of international law, urges the UN, AU, and Nigeria to act. Abuja: The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has issued …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
Venezuela Crisis: ECOWAS Demands Global Respect for Sovereignty, International Law
Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on the international community to uphold the sovereignty of nation-states and adhere strictly to the principles of international law. …
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Abuja: The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over the abduction of Mr Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan President, and military attacks on the country’s institutions. The African continental body disclosed …
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Features/News Analyses
Harnessing AfCFTA to Accelerate Nigeria’s Economic Diversification
by NANby NANBy Vivian Emoni Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a strategic effort to leverage Africa’s vast single market to drive economic diversification, industrialisation, job creation, …
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Foreign Report/International Figures
Russia, Africa Set to Enhance Cooperation in Trade, Environmental Protection
by NANby NANTV BRICCS Moscow: The Foreign Ministers of Russia and African states agreed on a joint action plan for 2026 to 2029 aimed at strengthening trade and environmental protection cooperation. The …
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Abuja: The African Union-Inter-African Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) has reiterated its commitment to transforming pastoral mobility into a driver of peace, prosperity, and regional integration. Dr Huyam Salih, the …
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Abuja: Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have resolved to forge a united front to halt the spread of military coups and …
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