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In a bold diplomatic exchange that has stirred global attention, United States Representative Riley Moore has fired back at the Chinese government, declaring that Beijing has no authority to dictate America’s foreign policy. Moore’s statement came in response to China’s criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military action in Nigeria, which…
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its strong respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty, emphasizing that its partnership with Africa’s most populous nation is built on mutual respect, shared democratic values, and non-interference in domestic affairs. This came in response to recent global conversations and tensions surrounding Nigeria’s internal policies and its constitutional stance on religious neutrality….
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China has openly declared its opposition to foreign interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs, expressing strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, made this known during a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday while reacting to threats made by former U.S. President Donald Trump against the Nigerian government….
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In a sharply worded alert issued Friday, the United States Embassy in Abuja has warned U.S. citizens in Nigeria to take heightened security precautions ahead of a planned protest under the banner #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, set to take place on Monday, October 20, in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. According to the embassy notice, the demonstration is expected…
The government of Mali has announced that effective immediately, U.S. citizens seeking business or tourist visas to visit Mali will need to post a refundable bond of up to $10,000, a measure taken in direct response to a new U.S. visa bond requirement imposed on Malian nationals. Mali’s Foreign Ministry states that the bond requirement…
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The military governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the Hague-based tribunal of being a “neocolonial instrument of repression in the hands of imperialism.” In a unified statement released Monday, the three Sahelian states said the ICC has, over time, shown itself incapable…
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The highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended Friday with no agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The two leaders met for nearly three hours at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. The summit was Putin’s first visit to American soil in over a decade and was marked by…
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The Russian Federation has pledged stronger military cooperation with Nigeria in its ongoing fight against terrorism, offering weapons, operational support, and strategic expertise to bolster the country’s counterinsurgency operations. Speaking on behalf of President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Minister of Defence, Lt Gen Averianov emphasized Russia’s readiness to deepen defence cooperation with Nigeria, describing…
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The United States President Donald Trump has moved against China in retaliation, raising the tariff rates from 104 percent to 125 percent. Trump announced his decision on Wednesday while pausing tariffs for dozens of other countries. The White House said the suspension is applicable to all countries affected by the tariffs. Trump shocked the world…
China will impose 84 percent tariffs on US imports, up from 34 percent, the finance ministry said Wednesday, hours after similar levies by the United States came into force. US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo of tariffs came into effect on dozens of trading partners Wednesday, including punishing 104 percent duties on imports of Chinese…
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