Lagos: The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has affirmed China’s ongoing commitment to bolstering cooperation with Africa amidst global uncertainty. Yuqing made this statement during a reception on Monday in Lagos, celebrating both the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and Nigeria’s […]
Day: September 23, 2025
NASS Unseals Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office, Plenary Resumption Set for Oct. 7
Abuja: The office of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been unsealed by authorities of the National Assembly. The Deputy Director, Sergeant At Arms, Mr. Alabi Adedeji, unsealed the office on September 23. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adedeji, in a video obtained by the agency, stated, “I hereby unseal the office of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.” […]
EU, WHO Challenge Trump’s Claims on Autism and Pregnancy
Brussels: The European Union and British health agencies have confirmed the safety of paracetamol use during pregnancy, disputing recent warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Trump linked the popular pain medication, known as Tylenol in the United States, to autism, a claim not backed by scientific evidence. The World […]
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw from International Criminal Court
Bamako: The military-led West African countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing it as “a tool of neocolonial repression.” The announcement, in a joint statement published on Monday, marks a significant diplomatic shift in West Africa’s Sahel region, which has experienced eight coups from […]
Nigeria Emphasises Community Resilience in Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Abuja: The Federal Government has emphasised prevention, human rights and community resilience in its fight against terrorism in the revised Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE). The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, highlighted this focus during a validation workshop on the revised policy […]