Nigeria, Colombia Strengthen Ties “Land of Our Ancestors”, Colombian Vice President Tinubu Pledges Swift Action on New Aviation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its international partnerships, pledging to quickly implement all agreements signed with Colombia during the ongoing three-day visit by Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez. The meeting, which took … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who produced The Apprentice, as his special envoy to the UK. Trump expressed his “great honour” in selecting Burnett for the position, which is distinct from the US ambassador role. The president-elect stated that Burnett would focus on enhancing diplomatic ties, particularly in … Read more
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has asserted that some of the brightest minds in the United States, including top doctors, are Nigerians. Speaking on Afric TV, Davido highlighted the intellectual and creative contributions of Africans on the global stage. He noted that Nigerians excel not only in the medical field but also … Read more
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the Chinese government to increase financial aid to Nigeria and Africa, urging deeper bilateral cooperation to enhance developmental efforts. Akpabio made the appeal during a visit by Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), marking his first trip to Africa. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Luong Cuong of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on his historic election. President Cuong, a respected leader with over 40 years in the Vietnamese military and a Politburo member since 2021, was elected by the Vietnamese parliament to lead the nation. In a statement … Read more
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, will represent President Bola Tinubu at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum, scheduled to take place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 1 to 3, 2024. The forum, themed “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2023,” aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and African nations. According to a statement … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu announces partnership with Antigua and Barbuda Collaboration focuses on entertainment, arts, culture, and technology Shared interests and economic growth potential drive the alliance Eko Hot Blog reports that during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Gaston Alfonso Browne, at the State House Marina, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu welcomes PM Gaston Browne in a courtesy visit Cultural exchange and diplomatic gestures mark the occasion Discussions hint at potential collaboration in aviation and infrastructure Eko Hot Blog reports that in a display of warm hospitality, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. … Read more