The prime ministers of Czech Republic and Poland said Wednesday that the European Union has to do more to tackle unauthorized migration and condemned the practice of renewing border checks among the bloc’s 27 member states. “We have agreed that…
OPEC report highlights Dangote Refinery’s game-changing potential in Europe
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in a recent report, has indicated that the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria is set to disrupt Europe’s oil and gas industry. The world’s largest single-train refinery, which began operations in January 2024, is…
Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers
New rules banning loudspeakers and limiting tour group sizes to 25 people have come into force in Venice. The measures have been introduced to limit the impact of over-tourism on the Italian city, officials say. The canals of Venice’s historic…
Chinese President Xi on diplomatic trip to Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Europe on Sunday, on a trip that will take him to France, Hungary and Serbia. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will receive Xi on Sunday afternoon in Paris. Talks with French…
Air Peace begins direct Lagos-London flights
Air Peace, on Saturday, commenced its Lagos-London flight services. The commencement of the service came a month after it announced plans to begin direct flight operations to London on March 30 during a pre launch forum organised by the airline…
Sweden officially becomes 32nd member of NATO in Washington ceremony
Sweden on Thursday officially became the 32nd member of NATO after a nearly two-year delay and a longstanding policy of nonalignment. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson delivered the NATO Instrument of Accession to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington,…
US, UK and Germany endorse Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next Nato chief
The US, UK and Germany have endorsed the candidacy of the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, to become the next secretary general of Nato, at a time when the alliance faces major challenges amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and renewed questions…
Zelensky: “Nobody wants Europe to be seen as untrustworthy’’
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Thursday pleaded in favour of starting EU accession talks with Kiev in a video address to European Union leaders gathered in Brussels. “Today is a day for a political decision in response to what we’ve…
The Elevation Church marks 13th anniversary of Contagious Grace, opens 10 new expressions
The Elevation Church (TEC), is launching 10 new campuses in key cities across Nigeria, Europe and North America as it celebrates 13 years of making greatness common globally. According to a statement, seven centers have already held inaugural services in…
Ryder Cup 2023: Europe lead US 4-0 after opening foursomes session in Rome
Europe made a sensational start in their quest to regain the Ryder Cup with a clean sweep of Friday’s opening session to lead the United States 4-0. The leaderboard was all blue from the moment Rory McIlroy holed a birdie…