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Nigeria Calls for Review of UN Funding Structure to Prevent Undue Influence by Major Donors
Nigeria has advocated for a review of the current funding structure of the United Nations (UN), citing the need for a more balanced and truly multilateral system.
The call for reform came on the heels of an argument…
Give Nigeria Permanent Seat at UN Security Council, Deputy Speaker, Kalu Urges World Powers in New…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized the need to redefine multilateralism to accommodate the pressing needs of developing countries.
Representing Nigeria at the…
Putin Invites Trump to Moscow after Phone Conversation
President Vladimir Putin of Russia earlier on Wednesday spoke with his US counterpart, Donald Trump in a telephone conversation that discussed possible ways of ending the war in Ukraine.
Reuters quoted Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov as…
Nigerian-American Doctor, Ikenna Erinne Commits Suicide in US After Losing Medical License, Child…
Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States of America has killed himself after losing a n legal battle with his ex-wife.
According to reports, Erinne, an outstanding medical practitioner…
Death Penalty Abolition: Nigerians Have Final Say – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the decision to abolish the practice of death penalty ultimately lies with the Nigerians citizens.
Kalu's submission came amid a…
Many Feared Dead as American Airliner Collides with Military Helicopter in Washington
A fatal midair collision has occurred involving an American Airlines CRJ-700 and a US Army US Army Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk at Ronald Reagan International Airport Washington DC.
The details of the accident are still sketchy but…
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali Officially Exit ECOWAS, Economic Relations to Remain
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially accepted and recognized the pullout Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic from the regional body.
In an official statement issued by the ECOWAS Secretariat in Abuja…
Simon Ekpa’s Arrest, Prosecution Good for Nigeria’s Peaceful Coexistence-Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has praised the government of Finland for the arrest and ongoing prosecution of Simon Ekpa, the factional self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).
Tinubu made the commendation on Friday at…
256 US Bound Passengers Escape Death as Aircraft Encounters ‘Technical Issues,’ Makes…
A United Airlines flight outbound from Lagos to Washington Dulles, on Thursday declared an emergency and made an air return to Lagos after the aircraft encountered technical difficulties.
The airplane, a Boeing 787-8 with…
Nigeria Saved $10b from Subsidy Removal in 2023, Records 22% Rise in Remittances -Deputy Speaker,…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the removal of the fuel subsidy has yielded significant economic benefits for Nigeria, with the government saving $10 billion in 2023.
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