Tag: Envoys
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US, UK, EU Envoys insist FG’s #TwitterBan is violation of fundamental human rights
The envoys of the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union in Nigeria among others, have insisted that the Federal Government’s suspension of Twitter, is a violation of the fundamental human right of freedom of expression. The envoys who met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in Abuja on Monday, urged the…
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Russia retaliates, expels 60 U.S. envoys, closes Consulate
Russia has expelled 60 U.S. envoys and also ordered the closure of the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg, within 48 hours, the U.S. Department of State has announced. Russia’s actions were in retaliation to the expulsion of 60 Russian envoys from the U.S. during the week and the closure of Russian Consulate General in…
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Agriculture pulled Nigeria out of recession – Envoys
African and European diplomats on Wednesday lauded Nigeria’s agriculture sector for its role in pulling the country out of recession. They gave their commendations at the ongoing 4th International Agro-Food Fair, taking place in Lagos. According to Ibi Ikpoki, representing the EU trade delegation, the Nigeria agriculture sector played a huge role in the country’s…