Iran said Turkey’s criticism of its foreign policy risked worsening ties between the neighbouring countries after Islamist rebels allied with Ankara ousted Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. In an interview with Al Jazeera in February, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Iran risked plunging the Middle East into “disorder”. Iran leads the so-called “axis of resistance” against Israel, which includes Hamas in …

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that Nigeria is ready to collaborate with Turkey in the area of Border security. The Minister stated this when the Vice President of Ankara Chamber of Commerce, Dr Ömer Çağlar Yilnaz paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said the Nigeria – Turkey relationship will be a mutually beneficial one for …

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has canvased for improved areas of cooperation and collaboration between Nigeria and Turkey in the areas of sports promotion and development for the mutual benefit of both countries. Receiving the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar and the Deputy Head of Mission, Imdat Karakoc in the audience during a courtesy visit to …

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has appointed Mr. Babatunde A. Ahonsi of Nigeria as the UN Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Türkiye. Otherwise known as Turkey, the the host government has given approval for the appointment. Ahonsi has 26 years of experience in international development, acquired inside and outside the UN. Prior to his current appointment, he served as …

The Israeli strikes in Gaza entered into the fifth week Saturday, showing no signs of letting up even as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced a rising tide of anger in meetings with Arab foreign ministers. A report by Gulf Times said Blinken reaffirmed US support for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza to ensure desperate civilians get …

A former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof.Dipo Fasina (popularly known as Jingo), who was earlier declared missing, has been found in Turkey. The former ASUU leader was said to have been missing since Saturday, 1st July. According to a tweet by The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Sunday, Fasina was found at the airport …

The Federal Government is collaborating with a major automotive manufacturing hub in Turkey to drive Nigeria’s automobile sector. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Mr. Jelani Aliyu said that the commitment was made when he visited the Mayor of Sakarya, Turkey, Ekrem Yuce. “The visit …

The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) on Thursday said it has made available a relief package worth N9 million (about £10,000 black market rate) to assist the Republic of Turkey over the earthquake that occurred in the country earlier in the month. The church is reputed for its humanitarian works across the globe. In a statement signed by its …

A woman was pulled out alive after being trapped in the rubble of a building that collapsed 52 hours earlier due to a devastating earthquake in southeast Turkey. Pictures from broadcaster NTV on Wednesday showed emergency services in the province of Kahramanmaraş, near the border with Syria, carrying the woman on a stretcher to the ambulance. The 58-year-old was reportedly …

Ghana’s Black Stars player Christian Atsu has been rescued alive from the debris of a major earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people in Turkey where he plays his club football and neighbouring Syria. He is said to have suffered injuries to his right foot & having breathing difficulties. He was reportedly on the ninth floor of the building …