#EndSARS: FG Tackles UK Parliament Over Attack On Gowon

Foreign PolicyNational SecurityNewsNigeria#EndSARS: FG Tackles UK Parliament Over Attack On Gowon

PilotnewsDecember 1, 2020

The Federal Government has berated a UK parliamentarian, Tom Tugendhat, for accusing a former Nigerian leader, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, of stealing during a debate on the #EndSARS protest in the House of Commons. The government also rebuked the UK parliament for acting in an uninformed manner in recommending sanctions for Nigeria over the hoax massacre at the Lekki Toll Gate during the protest. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at a...

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FG Demands An Apology From UK Parliament Over Claim About Gowon

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaFG Demands An Apology From UK Parliament Over Claim About Gowon

Beloved John (Staff Writer)November 29, 2020

Displeased with the statement by a member of the UK parliament, the federal government has called for an apology over the claim that Nigeria’s former head of state, Yakubu Gowon looted public treasury. Spokesman of the ministry of foreign affairs, Ferdinand Nwonye, in a statement asked that the “unsubstantiated” claim be retracted. While speaking at the parliament’s recent debate on the #Endsars saga, Tom Tugendhat, chairman of the UK parliament foreign affairs committee, had accused...

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UK Parliamentarians Condemn Buhari’s Government Over Human Rights Abuse

Foreign PolicyLaw & JusticeNewsNigeriaUK Parliamentarians Condemn Buhari’s Government Over Human Rights Abuse

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 24, 2020

Parliamentarians of the United Kingdom Parliament on Monday condemned the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, for its attack and intimidation of protesters who took part in the #EndSARS protests. The parliamentarians demanded sanctions on government officials and security agents such as visa ban, freezing of assets and stopping the funding and training for the Nigeria Police Force. The lawmakers’ debate was sequel to a petition started by Silas Ojo, which had garnered over 200,000 signatures....

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The Main Fascination of Democracy Is the Freedom of Choice – Buhari Tells Biden

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaUnited StatesThe Main Fascination of Democracy Is the Freedom of Choice – Buhari Tells Biden

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 8, 2020

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the United States President-elect, Joe Biden, for his victory at the US poll. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement made by the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday. Buhari added that Nigerian hope to have a greater relationship with the United States under Biden’s Presidency. He was quoted as saying, “Your election is a significant reminder that democracy is the...

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Trump’s Dangerous Rhetoric Toward Ethiopia is Indicative of a Larger Problem

AfricaColumnsForeign PolicyUnited StatesTrump’s Dangerous Rhetoric Toward Ethiopia is Indicative of a Larger Problem

PilotnewsOctober 30, 2020

Last week President Trump invited reporters to listen in on a call intended to celebrate the normalization of relations between Sudan and Israel, a diplomatic achievement that comes with more than a few complications. During the course of the conversation with the Sudanese and Israeli prime ministers, the president of the United States took it upon himself to casually issue a bellicose threat to Ethiopia on behalf of Egypt and its president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, a man...

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Buhari Calls for Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaBuhari Calls for Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

PilotnewsOctober 3, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for total elimination of nuclear weapons, warning that trafficking in nuclear materials remains a potential threat to international peace and security. Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, said Buhari gave the warning in a video message to the UN High-level meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Buhari restated Nigeria’s commitment to the peaceful uses...

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FG Begins New Visa Policy, Fees

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaFG Begins New Visa Policy, Fees

PilotnewsOctober 1, 2020

The Federal Government has approved implementation of the New Visa Policy (NVP) and New Visa Fees. The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Mr Muhammad Babandede disclosed this in a statement by the Service Spokesman, Mr Sunday James on Thursday in Abuja. Babandede said that the implementation of the new visa fees and Nigeria Visa Policy (NVP) 2020 commenced on Thursday. “The service wishes to inform the general public and the international community of the new visa...

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France Insists on Mali’s Return to Civilian Rule

AfricaColumnsEuropeForeign PolicyFrance Insists on Mali’s Return to Civilian Rule

PilotnewsSeptember 26, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a September 22 UN General Assembly (UNGA) speech, made continued French military involvement contingent upon Mali’s restoration of civilian rule. He was blunt: “They (the junta) must put Mali on the irreversible path of returning to civilian power and organize rapid elections.” And, “France […] can only remain engaged on this condition.” As he has in the past, Macron was also clear that France has a low tolerance level for popular demonstrations against...

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Why Foreign Countries are Scrambling to Set Up Bases in Africa

Foreign PolicyMilitaryOpinionWhy Foreign Countries are Scrambling to Set Up Bases in Africa

PilotnewsSeptember 23, 2020

Recent media reports claim that a covert Kenyan paramilitary team is responsible for the unconstitutional killing of terror suspects in nighttime raids. The reports are based on interviews with US and Kenyan diplomatic and intelligence officials. The team was trained, armed and supported by US and British intelligence officers. It has been reported that since 2004, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) programme has been operational in Kenya without public scrutiny. For its part, the British...

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Ghanaian President, Akufo-Addo Meets Buhari in Aso Rock

Foreign PolicyGhanaNewsNigeriaGhanaian President, Akufo-Addo Meets Buhari in Aso Rock

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)September 22, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari and his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Akufo-Addo, met on Sunday in Aso Rock. This was disclosed by Buhari Sallau, President Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Broadcast Media. It was earlier gathered that Akufo-Addo earlier addressed his countrymen in a nationwide broadcast on Monday. Sallau wrote, “President @MBuhari receives in audience Ghanian President H.E. @NAkufoAddo in State House on 20th Sep 2020,” the presidential aide tweeted attaching images of both presidents. Details of the meeting...

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