The European Union has announced a new visa framework that will require Russian nationals to apply for a fresh visa each time they intend to travel to any of the 27 member states. The move, Brussels said, is designed to allow closer and more frequent scrutiny of Russian applicants amid ongoing security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine. Under the updated rules, multi-entry visas previously granted to Russian citizens will no longer be automatically renewed. Instead, each

China has thrown its weight behind Nigeria amid rising diplomatic tension with the United States, cautioning against foreign interference after Washington threatened possible military action over alleged persecution of Christians in the country. At a briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed China’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that Nigeria has the right to chart its own development path without

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to visit Washington on November 18 for high-level talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, a White House official confirmed on Monday. The visit is expected to focus on two major issues: U.S. efforts to persuade Saudi Arabia to formally join the Abraham Accords, and ongoing negotiations over a potential bilateral defense agreement. Trump has been actively pushing Riyadh to normalize relations with Israel, arguing that Saudi p

A 32-year-old man, Anthony Williams, from Langford Road in Peterborough, has been charged in connection with the mass stabbing that took place on a London-bound train on November 1, British Transport Police confirmed on Monday. Williams faces 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm, and one count of possessing a bladed article following the attack that forced the train to make an emergency stop at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire. Police further dis

President Bola Tinubu has approved the adoption of a National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF), a policy initiative expected to position Nigeria as a key player in the global carbon economy and unlock up to $3 billion annually in climate finance. The announcement was made on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, following a presentation by the Director-General of the National Council

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in the country by the year 2030, pledging continued advocacy, funding support, and improved diagnostic coverage across all states. Speaking at a recent public health engagement, Mrs. Tinubu, who also serves as the Global and National Stop TB Champion, said the government is determined to reduce TB prevalence through early detection, treatment, and commu

Source :AFP Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, and US President Donald Trump have reaffirmed a strong alliance between their nations, vowing to usher in what they described as a “new golden age” of Japan–US relations. During Trump’s state visit to Tokyo on Tuesday, Takaichi , Japan’s first female prime minister hailed the United States as Japan’s most strategic partner, emphasizing cooperation in security and trade. The two leaders signed a new agreement on critical

President Bola Tinubu and business magnate Chief Kessington Adebutu have been honoured with distinguished awards at the 2025 EuroKnowledge Leadership Forum held at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London. Tinubu received the Distinguished EuroKnowledge Leadership Award, presented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who represented the President at the event. According to EuroKnowledge Vice President, Kate Sovdagari, the award rec

Ivory Coast’s 83-year-old President, Alassane Ouattara, has been declared winner of the country’s presidential election, securing 89.77 percent of the votes, according to provisional results released on Monday by the Independent Electoral Commission. The election, held on Saturday, saw a low voter turnout amid political tensions, with nearly nine million registered voters eligible to cast their ballots. Major opposition figures, including former president Laurent Gbagbo and e

President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed service chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security framework. The session, which lasted about 40 minutes, marked the first official engagement between the President and the new military leadership since their appointment on October 24, 2025. The officers in attendance included Chief of Defence Staff, Lt-Gen Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff,

President Bola Tinubu has approved major changes in the hierarchy of Nigeria’s Armed Forces as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s national security architecture. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu has been named Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K.

Nigeria has officially been delisted from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list,” marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework. The decision was announced at the FATF October 2025 plenary held in Paris, France, where member nations agreed that Nigeria had successfully addressed the strategic deficiencies identified when it was placed under increased monitoring in Februa

Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has vowed to strengthen ties with the United States under President Donald Trump and speed up Japan’s defence spending, promising to hit the government’s target of two percent of GDP two years ahead of schedule. In her first policy speech to parliament on Friday, Takaichi said Japan must respond decisively to growing threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. “The free and stable international order we rely on is being shaken,” sh

United States President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the co-founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, marking one of the most controversial clemency decisions of his administration. The White House confirmed the pardon on Thursday, describing Zhao’s earlier conviction as an example of “government overreach” under former President Joe Biden’s administration. Zhao had pleaded guilty in late 2023

Getty Image Ghana is mourning the loss of its former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 76 after a short illness. A prominent women’s rights advocate and political figure, Nana Konadu was the widow of Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving leader who died in 2020. The couple dominated Ghana’s political scene for decades, shaping the country’s transition from military rule to democracy. Born in November 1948 in Cap

President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to safeguard the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process, stressing that transparent and fair elections remain the cornerstone of democracy. Speaking at the State House in Abuja shortly after administering the oath of office on Thursday, Tinubu said Amupitan’s appointment recently confirmed by the Senate reflects the confidence o

The Federal Government has approved uniform sale prices for housing units under the Renewed Hope Estate Programme  across all states of the federation. The announcement was made in Abuja through a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Badamasi Haiba. According to the statement, the approved prices are as follows: One-bedroom semi-detached bungalow: ₦8.5 million Two-bedroom semi-detached bungalo

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has urged wealthy nations to adopt a fairer and more respectful approach to trade and investment with Africa, warning against the extractive “resource grab” mindset that has long defined global economic engagement with the continent. Speaking at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi, Tuggar likened the exploitative attitude of some developed nations to playing the popular video game Minecraft, where players mine materia

The Nigerian Senate has approved a new law prescribing life imprisonment  for anyone found guilty of defiling a minor, as part of efforts to strengthen protection for children and deter sexual offences nationwide. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North), initially proposed a 20-year jail term for offenders. Oshiomhole argued that defilement is one of the most damaging crimes against humanity, stressing that minors cannot give valid consent. “A minor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His name has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The nomination follows the elevation of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who was elected as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. Special Adviser to the President on Information and