Public affairs analyst Anyakweh Amadi reacts to President Tinubu's 32 ambassadorial nominees, highlighting the crucial difference between career and non-career diplomats and the impact on Nigeria's global standing.
The Peoples Democratic Party demands President Tinubu withdraw his ambassadorial list, calling it 'scandalous' and seeking nominees with high moral standing. Read more.
Reno Omokri expresses gratitude to President Tinubu for ambassadorial nomination, describing it as an act of forgiveness. Former critic now praises president's leadership. Read full story.
President Tinubu nominates 32 ambassadors including former Oyo First Lady Florence Ajimobi. List sent to Senate for confirmation with strategic postings planned.
Russian President Vladimir Putin denies plans to attack Europe while France announces military service revival. Read latest developments in Ukraine conflict and peace talks.
Nigerian lawmakers call for immediate diplomatic action to secure former President Goodluck Jonathan's safe return from coup-stricken Guinea-Bissau. Read full details.
Nigerian House of Representatives urges immediate diplomatic action to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, stranded in Guinea-Bissau after a military coup.
US President Donald Trump has revoked South Africa's invitation to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami, citing unverified claims of Afrikaner genocide. Read full details of the diplomatic fallout.
South Africa denounces US President Trump's decision to bar it from 2026 G20 summit, calling the move punitive. Read about the escalating diplomatic tensions.
President Tinubu nominates Oke, Are, Dalhatu as ambassadors to US, UK, France. Senate screening pending. Read about their credentials.
President Bola Tinubu nominates three non-career ambassadors to key Western nations. Senate screening pending for historic appointments since May 2023 inauguration.
Former senator Shehu Sani appeals to UK government to allow Ike Ekweremadu's repatriation to Nigeria. Learn about the diplomatic efforts and legal implications.
German Ambassador Annett Günther urges Nigeria to appoint ambassador to Berlin to strengthen bilateral ties. Trade between both nations surged 30% to €3 billion in 2025.
The EU will press the US to implement their July trade deal, focusing on reducing 50% steel tariffs. High-level talks begin in Brussels. Read more.
US President Donald Trump criticizes Ukraine for lacking gratitude as top officials meet in Geneva to discuss controversial 28-point peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war. Read latest developments.
Russia announces the capture of three more villages in eastern Ukraine. The advance comes as international officials gather in Geneva to discuss a controversial US peace plan for ending the war.
US President Trump signals flexibility on Ukraine peace proposal as Geneva talks approach. Kyiv seeks changes to plan requiring territorial concessions and NATO restrictions. Read latest developments.
Belarus has pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens as part of diplomatic agreement between Lukashenko and Trump. Read details of this significant political development.
Japanese tourism businesses remain optimistic despite China's travel advisory. While some hotels see cancellations, retailers report minimal impact as local customers fill the gap.
UN climate talks in Brazil risk ending without agreement as oil-producing nations block fossil fuel phase-out roadmap. EU warns of potential no-deal scenario.
EU trade ministers will press for more US tariff exemptions on wines, spirits, and pasta during a crucial meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The talks aim to resolve ongoing trade tensions.
UN climate talks in Brazil reach final day with countries split on fossil fuels after venue fire forced evacuation. Nigeria among nations rejecting phase-out roadmap.
Trump government quietly negotiating new peace plan with Russia to end Ukraine war. US delegation in Kyiv for talks as Kremlin signals openness to deal. Read latest developments.
Brazil presents first draft climate agreement at COP30 as President Lula returns to push for deal. Key issues include climate finance, fossil fuels, and trade measures.
Climate negotiations at COP30 face new challenges as trade disputes over carbon taxes and Chinese EV tariffs threaten global cooperation on emissions reduction targets.
Kaduna cleric Sheikh Gumi defends his controversial peace missions with bandits, revealing government officials accompany him and explaining the risks involved.
President Tinubu dispatches Dr Abiodun Essiet to Plateau State, facilitating peace between Christian and Fulani leaders. Read how this intervention resolved a farm conflict.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi defends his mediation with bandits, revealing details of 2021 Kaduna forest meeting with 600 armed militants. He warns silencing dialogue advocates worsens Nigeria's insecurity crisis.
Russia's chief COP30 negotiator, Vladimir Uskov, insists the world still needs fossil fuels. He criticises Western nations for broken climate finance promises. Read the full story.
A coalition of NGOs reports over 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists at the UN's COP30 in the Amazon, the highest proportion ever recorded at climate talks. Discover the impact.