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The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Beijing, China, has hosted a special reception in honour of the Nigerian football team that emerged champions at the just-concluded Flames Beijing World Cup, in a celebration that highlighted the growing impact of sports diplomacy in advancing Nigeria’s image abroad. The event was attended by a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, alongside embassy officials, members of the Nigerian student community, supporters, and players who represented Nigeria at the amateur international tournament featuring participants largely from the…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, during a working visit to EIB Group led by its Chairman, Bright Echefu, where he toured key facilities including EIB Stratoc Limited, Idu; Poctova; Briech UAS, Kuje; and Giga Forensics, Idu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the technological and operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force. The visit underscored the Force’s commitment to leveraging innovation, forensic advancement, surveillance systems, and strategic private-sector partnerships to enhance policing and national security.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a more transparent, accountable and people-centred Nigeria Police Force, declared that institutional integrity and openness will remain at the heart of ongoing reforms within the Force. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday following an emergency conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the media at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre. Addressing senior police officers and journalists, the IGP said transparency must remain the foundation of…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has congratulated Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias on his election as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC), describing the development as a major recognition of Nigeria’s enduring contributions to international law and multilateral diplomacy. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said Dr. Elias was elected during the 77th Session of the Commission held in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 5, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of…

The National Human Rights Commission has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, traditional authorities, development partners and communities to tackle harmful cultural practices, promote women’s rights and strengthen child protection across Nigeria. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, said ending child marriage, promoting girl-child education and addressing violence, healthcare gaps, labour-related inequalities and other harmful practices affecting women and girls are critical to national development. Ojukwu, who was represented by the Director of Women and Children at the Commission, Mrs.…