By Sunday Oyinloye For Somaliland’s President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the recognition of his country by Israel is not only historic but the fulfillment of a long-held dream after years of intense diplomatic lobbying. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said…
The politics in communicating U.S. terror strikes in Nigeria
By Collins Nweke The apparent divergence between Washington and Abuja’s accounts of the reported airstrikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria is best understood not as a contradiction, but as a function of different diplomatic responsibilities and political audiences. The United…
Tinubu’s firm stance on local government autonomy will drive grassroots development – Onuigbo
By Sunday Oyinloye Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, member representing South-East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and a former federal lawmaker, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to the full implementation…
A Profile in Soft Power Diplomacy
By Collins Nweke It was an interview clip just under three minutes. Its title was not only inviting, but it also spoke volumes: Culture creates instant people-to-people connection in a way that no other action can. As I heard his…
Restoration of academic programmes: MOUAU honours Sam Onuigbo with Ambassador Plenipotentiary Award
The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has conferred its prestigious COLMAS Ambassador Plenipotentiary Award on Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, , in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the institution’s academic and administrative development. Onuigbo is the member representing…