Category: Foreign News

After 14 years, Oyetola leads Nigeria’s triumphant return to IMO Council

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has reclaimed its place on the global maritime stage with its election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, marking the country’s first return in 14 years.   The development was announced on Friday in a statement by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola. According to him, Nigeria secured the seat during the IMO General Assembly held in London on November 28, 2025 restoring the nation’s visibility and influence within the world’s…

Nigeria condemns military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demands immediate restoration of constitutional order

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the military coup in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, described it as an unacceptable and unconstitutional seizure of power that threatens democratic stability in West Africa.   In a statement issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the military insurrection, stressed that it undermined democratic progress not only in Guinea-Bissau but across the entire ECOWAS region.   According to the statement, the action of the…

Nigeria’s G20 push driven by national priorities, equity — Tuggar

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria said its participation at the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg is firmly anchored on its national priorities and its longstanding vision for a fairer global economic order.   Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, stated this on the sidelines of the summit, stressed that Nigeria’s engagement reflected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to justice, transparency and shared prosperity in global affairs. Representing the President during the Third Session of the Summit, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria’s interventions were guided by the need to promote equity,…

Tuggar unveils Regional Partnership for Democracy, says initiative is Nigeria’s gift to Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Yusuf Tuggar, has launched the Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD) in Abuja, described it as a home-grown framework designed to strengthen and stabilise democratic governance across Africa. At the signing ceremony, Tuggar said the initiative marked a new chapter in Africa’s democratic journey and reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to building democratic systems that are rooted in African values, shaped by local realities and informed by global best practices. He expressed Nigeria’s deep appreciation to the United Nations Office in Nigeria for its…

Foreign Affairs Ministry briefs Diplomatic Corps on Tinubu’s reform agenda, Economic progress

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, on Wednesday, briefed members of the Diplomatic Corps at Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja, on the far-reaching reforms and developmental strides of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Ambassador Ahmed expressed appreciation to the envoys for their continued partnership and sustained diplomatic engagements with Nigeria. He reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations for mutual growth and global stability. He noted that…

Nigeria, Germany renew strategic ties, deepen cooperation on Power, Security, Trade, and Migration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Germany have renewed their commitment to strengthening cooperation across critical sectors including power, security, trade, migration, and culture under the framework of the Nigeria–Germany Bi-National Commission. The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, met with his German counterpart, Minister Johann Wadephul, in Berlin, as both nations marked 65 years of diplomatic relations. Conveying the warm greetings of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ambassador Tuggar praised Germany’s “enduring friendship and constructive partnership in advancing Nigeria’s national development priorities.” He described Nigeria–Germany relations as “a cornerstone of our…

Tinubu to meet Trump over Christian genocide claims …Meeting aims to ease tension after US threat of military action against Nigeria

Emporium Reporters

The Presidency has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon meet with United States President Donald Trump to discuss the growing diplomatic tension sparked by allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.   Trump had recently threatened possible military action against Nigeria, citing reports of attacks on Christians and warning that the U.S. could suspend aid if the killings continued unchecked.   Reacting to the development, Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, said in a post on X that the two leaders shared common interests in global…

92-Year-Old Paul Biya wins Cameroon’s Presidential Election for Eighth Term

Emporium Reporters

Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, has been declared winner of the country’s presidential election, securing a record eighth consecutive term in office.   The Constitutional Council announced the official results on Monday, confirmed that the 92-year-old leader won 53.66 percent of the votes cast, defeating his closest challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who garnered 35.19 percent.   “Hereby proclaimed President-elect: the candidate Biya Paul,” announced Clement Atangana, President of the Constitutional Council, while declaring the final results in Yaoundé.   The election, held on October 12, 2025, extended Biya’s rule to…

Finland Court sentences Pro-Biafra Agitator, Simon Ekpa to six years for Terrorism-related offences

Emporium Reporters

A Finnish court has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences, including incitement to violence and participation in a terrorist organisation.   The Päijät-Häme District Court delivered the judgment after prosecutors argued that Ekpa, a dual Finnish-Nigerian national, used online platforms to incite acts of terrorism in Nigeria between 2021 and 2024.   According to state prosecutor Sampsa Hakala, investigators presented substantial evidence linking Ekpa’s online communications to violent incidents in Southeastern Nigeria. Prosecutors alleged that he operated from Lahti, Finland, under the self-acclaimed…

Dabiri-Erewa, Soyinka, Cardoso hail Nigeria-Brazil Diaspora Cultural exchanges

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Brazil have strengthened their cultural and diaspora bonds with a landmark heritage dialogue held in the Legislative Chambers of Brasília, Brazil, as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State Visit to the South American nation.   Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended Presidents Tinubu and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for their commitment to fostering closer ties between Africa and its diaspora communities. Speaking at the event, Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the significance of the “Return to Africa” project and the “Door of Return…