Castries, Saint Lucia — July 1, 2025 — As Nigeria and Saint Lucia deepen diplomatic and cultural relations, new historical insights have emerged suggesting that a significant number of formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were of Nigerian descent — a revelation that is sparking renewed interest in reconnecting shared heritage across the Atlantic. Speaking
SEVILLE, SPAIN – A major United Nations gathering on global development financing commenced on Monday in the historic Spanish city of Seville, as world leaders and stakeholders from across the globe confront a growing crisis in international aid, worsened by drastic funding cuts led by the United States. The conference, tagged the Fourth International Conference
Fresh intelligence emerging from diplomatic and defense sources indicates that the Islamic Republic of Iran is in the final stages of negotiating a significant military procurement deal with the People’s Republic of China. At the heart of this high-level engagement is Tehran’s strategic interest in acquiring more than 40 units of the Chengdu J-10C, a
In what appears to be a major cybersecurity incident with far-reaching geopolitical implications, an Israeli security-linked digital platform, reportedly associated with HES (Homeland Executive Systems), has allegedly been breached, with sensitive data now circulating online, claiming significant losses within Israel’s military and intelligence community. According to data circulating across various intelligence-watch platforms and cyber-reporting sources,
Fresh reports emerging from Israeli defense channels, as cited by local media outlet Ynet, indicate growing concern within Tel Aviv’s security establishment over what they describe as coordinated efforts by Russia and China to bolster Iran’s military resurgence. Senior Israeli defense officials are said to have flagged intelligence suggesting that both global powers are actively
In a stirring call to action, Nigerian-British trailblazer and youngest Mayor, Princess Opeyemi Bright, has encouraged Nigerian youths—both at home and in the diaspora—to harness their talents for self-growth and national pride. Mayor Bright, who currently serves as Mayor of Barking and Dagenham in the United Kingdom, made the remarks while hosting Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,
Lokoja, Kogi State – June 29, 2025 The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating key economic reforms under the $750 million World Bank-backed State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme, as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business across Nigeria. Speaking on the development, a senior government official
Washington D.C., USA – June 2025Former United States President and Republican frontrunner for the 2024 elections, Donald J. Trump, has issued a stern warning to Iran, vowing that he would not hesitate to authorize military strikes should the Islamic Republic restart its nuclear weapons programme. Speaking during a campaign rally in Florida on Tuesday night,
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025 The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic relations with Nigeria by identifying the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) as a strategic hub for deeper U.S. investments in West Africa. This development followed a high-level visit by a delegation from the U.S. Mission to Nigeria, led by the
Abuja – June 27, 2025 In a groundbreaking move for Nigeria’s creative industry, the governments of Nigeria and Brazil have signed their first ever auto‐visual co‑production agreement, opening a new chapter in cultural diplomacy and media collaboration. The landmark treaty, inked on June 24, 2025, enables filmmakers, animators, and content creators from both countries to
