President Muhammadu Buhari has finally spoken on the judicial panels of enquiry set up by state governments to examine allegations of police brutality, saying the Federal Government is waiting for the submitted reports of the sub-nationals before it can take any action. Buhari made this statement when he hosted Anthony Blinken, the US Secretary of […]
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Mike Pompeo, US secretary of state, has called President Muhamadu Buhari and reaffirmed the longstanding relationship between his country and Nigeria. Heather Nauert, spokeswoman the Department of State, said during the call, Pompeo also underscored Buhari’s visit to the US on April 30, and recognised Nigeria’s leadership in Africa. “On May 17, Secretary Pompeo called […]
Continue ReadingThe United States Secretary of State, John Kerry has congratulated Nigeria on its 56th Independence Anniversary which comes up today, October 1.Kerry expressed confidence that Nigerians are working hard to address current national challenges. He sent the message on behalf of President Barack Obama and the American people. Below is the full text of Kerry’s […]
Continue ReadingUnited States (US) secretary of state, John Kerry, on his visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday, assured Nigeria of his country’s support because they are aware Buhari “inherited a big problem”.During the meeting with Kerry, President Buhari pledged that the anti-corruption crusade in the country would be deepened and institutionalised to outlast the […]
Continue ReadingBy Reuben AbatiEssential elements of intelligence and the intelligence cycle in overseas relations include what is better described as “the cover story”. It is an old conundrum referring to the story that is put out to the public and sustained as a narrative to mask far more strategic interests in government-to- government relations. It is […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, is expected in Nigeria on Aug. 23 to discuss U.S. cooperation with Nigeria over Boko Haram, economy and human rights issues. A statement issued by the Information Office of the Embassy of the U.S. on Friday in Abuja, said Kerry would hold meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari and […]
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