Category: Foreign Affairs
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EU Removes Sanction On Burundi’s New PM
The European Union announced Tuesday it was lifting sanctions against three Burundians, including the new prime minister, that had been imposed over their role in the country’s bloody 2015 political crisis. The move is the latest sign of warming relations between Burundi and the West under President Evariste Ndayishimiye despite continued concerns about rights…
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Rishi Sunak Emerges As UK Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has emerged the new Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party. According to an announcement made by Sir Graham Brady, only one nomination was received by the 1922 Committee for the new leader of the party, and backed by 100 MPs. Sir Brady, therefore, declared Sunak to be the next party leader, and…
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FG Orders VCs To Reopen Universities
The Federal Government through the National Universities Commission has ordered vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures. This was made known in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. The letter which was made…
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William Ruto Sworn In As Kenya President
William Samoei Ruto has officially been declared President of Kenya following his swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Karasani Stadium, Kenya. He was sworn in by the Chief Judge, Martha Koome, on Tuesday at a ceremony held in the packed Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani. Amid cheers from the excited crowd, Ruto swore…
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Breaking: Queen Elizabeth II Dies At 96
Queen Elizabeth II of England has died at the age of 96 on Thursday.The queen was said to have died peacefully. Crowd had gathered at the Buckingham Palace residence in London on Thursday as concern was growing over the Queen’s health. Around 100 people braved torrential rain to stand at the palace gates, according to…
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FG And Qatar To Partner For Cultural Promotion
Nigerian Ambassador on Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Qatar, Yakubu Ahmed, has called for a partnership between the two countries, in promoting the culture of Nigeria in Qatar. Ambassador Ahmed made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the General Manager & Chairman of the Kiahf Committee of…
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President Muhammadu Buhari, Congrtulates New UK Prime Minister, Lizz Truss
President Muhammadu Buhari,on Tuesday, congratulated the new Prime Minister of Britain, Liz Truss, on her assumption of “this trusted position of leadership”. This is according to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled ‘President Buhari congratulates British Prime Minister.’ The statement partly read, “On behalf…
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Lizz Truss Emerges UK Prime Minister
Lizz Truss announced as British Prime Minister and leader of the conservative party Taking over from Boris Johnson 70
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Dismissed Sri Lankan President Returns
Impeached Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, faced calls for his arrest Saturday after returning home from self-imposed exile under the protection of his successor’s government. Rajapaksa fled the island nation under military escort in July after a huge crowd stormed his official residence following months of demonstrations sparked by an unprecedented economic crisis. The 73-year-old…
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India Pledges To End Insecurity In Nigeria
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shri Balasubramanian, on Monday, pledged his country’s readiness to provide the needed support to end insecurity in Nigeria. This is as he promised to further deepen the India-Nigeria relations and economic ties with social investments in solar energy, artificial intelligence, fintech and scientific intelligence. The High commissioner stated this…