Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday said 755 US diplomats must leave the country. This is in retaliation for Congress’ approving new sanctions for Moscow’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. Putin had threatened on Friday that he would cut US diplomatic staff in Russia and seize two American properties after the Senate and the... Read More

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July 19, 2017

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Russia ready to retaliate after meeting with the U.S ends without a deal

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has said it has the right to retaliate against the United States after a meeting with the U.S did not end in any agreements on returning seized Russian diplomatic property. Former President Barack Obama ordered the two Russian diplomatic compounds to be seized and the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats for interfering... Read More

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June 9, 2016

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These are the 47 ambassadorial hopefuls nominated by Pres. Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, forwarded the list of 47 potential ambassadorial nominees to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, for confirmation. The names of the ambassadorial hopefuls who would head Nigeria’s missions abroad when confirmed by the senate ‎are: Obinna Chukwuemeka Salisu Umoru Iyang Udoh Okeke Vivian Liman Munir Edem Jane Mohammed Hassan Martin... Read More

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December 19, 2012

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Stop criticising us in public – Foreign affairs minister cautions diplomats

The Federal Government has asked foreign countries with embassies and high commissions in Nigeria to treat Nigeria’s internal issues with utmost respect and regard for local sensitivity. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, yesterday cautioned diplomats against making provocative and unguarded comments in press interviews and public functions that they get engaged in,... Read More

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