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Ms Dong Hairong, Counselor, Chinese Embassy, Abuja, has called for stronger Nigerian support for the One-China principle to address growing Taiwan separatist activities. Dong made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja during a media salon themed: “Understanding the One-China Principle and Its Role in Deepening China–Nigeria Strategic Relations”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was jointly …

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise for his counterpart. The Associated Press reports that the exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing underscored just how …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi. An EFCC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the D-G, who was arrested on Wednesday in Abuja, was being held over allegations of money laundering. The source said the suspect was under investigation for alleged …

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Edoba Omoregie, says the institution has reduced its monthly electricity bill from about N250 million to between N120 million and N130 million. He said the reduction was achieved through cost-saving measures and improved energy management over the past year. Omoregie said this on Wednesday in Benin at a news conference on …

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has renewed calls for Africa’s fair representation among permanent members of the UN Security Council. Guterres spoke on Wednesday during the 10th African Union-United Nations High-Level Dialogue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He said: “This is not about privilege or symbolism. “It is about ensuring that the Council is fit for purpose. “It must also act …

The United Nations has urged Nigerian and Chadian authorities to investigate deadly military airstrikes that allegedly killed civilians in northern Nigeria. United Nations deputy spokesperson, Farhan Haq, made the appeal on Wednesday at a news conference in New York. “We join the UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, in expressing alarm and shock over reported civilian deaths in northern Nigeria,” …

  Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Wednesday after granting an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to the News Agency of Nigeria. A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of multi-billion-naira assets and investments belonging to former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to the Federal Government following …

Beijing/Washington DC — US President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China this week is a historic opportunity for the world’s two largest economies to reframe their trade relationship — and the tone of their rivalry. But to get there, he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping must navigate tricky frictions ranging from tech, trade, critical minerals and Taiwan in two days …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years’ imprisonment for the diversion of funds meant for Nigeria’s major hydropower projects. The judge, James Omotosho, convicted and sentenced Mr Mamman on 12 charges of N33.8 billion fraud, attracting varying years of imprisonment that are to run consecutively. The judge sentenced the …

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has commended ECOWAS for its continued efforts to strengthening regional cooperation, encouraging renewed efforts to tackle terrorism and responding to humanitarian challenges in the region. Guterres made the call when he met with Mr Julius Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted in Nairobi by …