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Nigeria Mourns 21 Killed in China Landslide

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

….Reaffirms Strategic Partnership The Federal Government has extended its condolences to the Government and people of China following the devastating landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province, killing at least 21 people and leaving several others affected, as Abuja

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Nigeria Condemns Killing of Two Citizens in South Africa, Warns All Options Remain Open

Daily Dispatch July 5, 2026

The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, accusing security operatives and criminal elements of targeting Nigerians amid rising xenophobic violence, and warning that it may be forced to activate “all options” if the attacks continue. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry […]

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Nigeria, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Pact, Move to Repatriate Incarcerated Citizens

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2026

Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed a landmark agreement that will allow convicted citizens of either country to serve the remainder of their prison terms in their home nation, marking a major step in consular cooperation and humanitarian justice between the two African countries. The Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement was signed on Thursday in Addis […]

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First Batch of Nigerians Fleeing South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks to Arrive Lagos Thursday

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos early Thursday as the Federal Government moves to bring home citizens affected by the violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that the returnees will depart Johannesburg on Wednesday night aboard an Air Peace […]

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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Takes Helm at Foreign Affairs Ministry

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the same vein, the President has

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Reps Hearing: Ojukwu, Stakeholders Push for Stronger NHRC, Legal Shield for Human Rights Defenders

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2026

A coalition of government officials, lawmakers and civil society leaders have rallied behind sweeping reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s human rights architecture, as the House of Representatives held a public hearing on two key bills aimed at reinforcing the mandate and independence of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). At the centre of deliberations were the […]