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NiDCOM warns Nigerians in South Africa over rising violence

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged Nigerians in South Africa to be cautious due to the growing unrest and anti-foreigner protests in parts of the country In ... Read More


Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz

Nigeria, April 23 -- The Iranian Navy said on Wednesday that it had seized two cargo ships attempting to exit the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. One of the ships seized is a Panama-flagged vessel... Read More


Nigeria's ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, is dead

Nigeria, April 22 -- Nigeria's ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, is dead. The newly appointed diplomat died in Turkiye last Saturday morning from an illness he had long battled with, ac... Read More


Taiwan's president cancels trip to Eswatini after three African countries revoke flight permits

Nigeria, April 22 -- Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, was forced to cancel his trip to Eswatini after pressure from China's leader, Xi Jinping, led three African countries to revoke permission for hi... Read More


JUST IN: Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire

Nigeria, April 22 -- US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of his country's current ceasefire with Iran. Mr Trump said on Tuesday that the United States is extending ⁠the ⁠... Read More


UPDATED: Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire

Nigeria, April 22 -- US President Donald Trump has extended his country's ceasefire with Iran until negotiations are concluded. Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the ceasefire, set for two we... Read More


US seizes Iranian cargo ship passing through Strait of Hormuz

Nigeria, April 20 -- US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US military seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid the standoff over control o... Read More


Israel to investigate soldier spotted smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon

Nigeria, April 20 -- The Israeli army has said it will investigate its soldier who was spotted smashing a statue of Jesus in Southern Lebanon. The announcement came after public outrage over a viral ... Read More


Nigerian govt warns against illegal use, conferment of ambassadorial titles

Nigeria, April 20 -- The federal government has warned against the unauthorised use of diplomatic titles, particularly that of "Ambassador." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the practice as ... Read More


AU condemns Israel's appointment of first Somaliland ambassador

Nigeria, April 19 -- The African Union has condemned Israel's decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to the self-declared Republic of Somaliland. Last Wednesday, months after it officially recognised... Read More