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Diplomacy

Xenophobic Attacks: Legislative Boycotts and Nigeria’s Asymmetric Bilateral Ties

Xenophobic Attacks: Legislative Boycotts and Nigeria’s Asymmetric Bilateral Ties

Obafemi Fawibe05 mins

The National Assembly has suspended all official parliamentary visits and legislative engagements with South Africa following renewed waves of xenophobic violence against Nigerian citizens. The resolution, jointly endorsed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, orders federal lawmakers, committee secretariats, and legislative staff to boycott bilateral exchanges in Pretoria until further notice. This diplomatic…

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BRICS 2026: Nigeria Demands Overhaul of Global Financial Architecture

BRICS 2026: Nigeria Demands Overhaul of Global Financial Architecture

Amaka Azubuike05 mins

Nigeria demanded a sweeping overhaul of the United Nations Security Council and international financial institutions at the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi on Sunday. Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered the rebuke on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, telling world leaders that post-war multilateral structures fail to reflect modern demographic and economic facts. The Nigerian…

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Nigeria and Somalia Deepen Strategic Bilateral Ties

Nigeria and Somalia Deepen Strategic Bilateral Ties

Tijesuni Promise05 mins

Nigeria and Somalia agreed on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, to expand bilateral cooperation across security, trade, education, and diaspora management. Somali diplomats met their Nigerian counterparts in Mogadishu to hammer out fresh frameworks for mutual assistance. The Ambassador-Designate of Nigeria to Kenya with concurrent accreditation to Somalia, H.E. Danlami Ibrahim, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and…

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Detained Nigerian Travellers Released From Mauritius Airport

Detained Nigerian Travellers Released From Mauritius Airport

Jumoke Salako03 mins

A group of young Nigerian women held at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius since July 31 have regained their freedom. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission confirmed their release on Monday, stating the travellers are currently returning to Nairobi. Public outrage erupted online after video footage showing their airport detention went viral across social…

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Reps Pass Executive Bill on State Police

Reps Demand Review of South Africa-Nigeria Ties Over Xenophobia

Tijesuni Promise02 mins

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has demanded an immediate review of diplomatic and economic ties with South Africa following a brutal resurgence of xenophobic violence. The House of Representatives called on the federal government to reconsider trade and aviation treaties to protect citizens abroad. Lawmakers proposed a temporary freeze on business permits for new South African…

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UN Agency Repatriates 180 Stranded Nigerians From Libya

UN Agency Repatriates 180 Stranded Nigerians From Libya

Augustine Nze03 mins

The International Organisation for Migration has evacuated 180 stranded Nigerian migrants from Benghazi, Libya, back to Lagos. The repatriation exercise represents the latest phase of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration programme. Financed largely by the European Union, the initiative operates in close coordination with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The returnees arrived at the…

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