Category: News

By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria’s diplomatic community recorded a significant gathering on May 5, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to witness the launch of Fragments of Time: My Foreign Service Years, a memoir by Ambassador Eineje Onobu that chronicles decades of service and insight into the nation’s international engagements. The event, held at […]

By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China following a devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang City, Hunan Province.The tragic incident, which occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks facility, reportedly claimed at least twenty-one lives and […]

By George Ozalla The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee comprising members of both chambers of the National Assembly to address the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.The proposed committee, to be led by the leadership of the National Assembly, is expected to undertake a fact-finding and […]

By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka At a press briefing today, marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian officials combined remembrance of World War II with a forceful defense of their current geopolitical stance, arguing that the battle to preserve historical truth continues in today’s conflicts. Under the theme “81 Years of […]

By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over rising tensions in South Africa following reports of violent protests targeting foreign nationals and the deaths of two Nigerians allegedly in the custody of security agencies. Speaking during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of […]

By George Ozalla The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for sustained cooperation between the media and security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen press freedom and promote national development.The union made the call in a media release to commemorate the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, noting that a free, independent and responsible […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for zero tolerance against violations targeted at journalists and media organisations in Nigeria, stressing that press freedom remains central to the survival of democracy.Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr Tony Ojukwu, made the call as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark […]

By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to the people of the South East to guide their youth away from armed struggle against the Nigerian government, stressing that lasting development can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace.Akpabio made the call during the funeral of former Administrative Secretary of the defunct […]

By George Ozalla The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day 2026, calling for resilience as many continue to navigate economic and social pressures across the country.In a press statement signed by its President, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, alongside Secretary Princess-Ekwi Ajide, the League said the […]

By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa for a meeting in Abuja following renewed protests in the country targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians.The meeting, scheduled for Monday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, is expected to address developments considered capable of affecting the longstanding diplomatic […]