US pledges to support Nigeria’s call for UN Security Council reform

US pledges to support Nigeria’s call for UN Security Council reform

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly’s 79th session (UNGA 79), US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar to discuss the growing US-Nigeria partnership. The meeting touched on a wide range of issues, including security, trade, investment, and health. In particular, Ms Thomas-Greenfield reaffirmed the … Read more

Nigerian troops kill five terrorists, rescue 78 hostages in North-east

Nigerian troops kill five terrorists, rescue 78 hostages in North-east

The Nigerian Army troops have killed five terrorists and rescued 78 persons held hostage by the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) in the North-east region. Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, a major general disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He said the Combat Team (CT) of the 7 Division of the army, on … Read more