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Twitter ban: Social media has to be used responsibly, Onyeama tells envoys

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2021 0

By Nneka Nwogwugwu Following reactions on the Nigerian government ban on Twitter, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Monday has stated that the use of social media has to be used responsibly by Nigerians Onyeama stated this to newsmen after the end of a closed door meeting in

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US Secretary of State meets Buhari, Onyeama today

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2021 0

American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, would meet with Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Tuesday. It is part of his virtual travel to the continent to meet with Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) alumni. A press statement by US Department of State Spokesperson, Ned Price, Monday, said, “Secretary

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Algerian govt. seeks further collaborations with Nigeria in education, security, others

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2020 0

The Algerian government has solicited further collaborations with Nigeria in the areas of education, security, economy and energy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Sabri Boukadoum made this known during a press briefing on Thursday, November 26 in Abuja. Boukadoum, who visited Nigeria for the first time, explained the

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FG to head to ECOWAS court over Ghana’s closure of Nigerian shops

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2020 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has considered taking Ghana to the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) if found to have breached the sub-region’s Protocol of Free Movement of Peoples. Onyeama said this on Monday, August 17 during a meeting with a delegation of the League […]

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Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs recovers from COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2020 0

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama has announced his recovery from the coronavirus disease. The Minister disclosed this via his official Twitter handle on Wednesday after spending three weeks in isolation. READ ALSO: Edo 2020: Oshiomole’s former aid pledges support for Obaseki He expressed gratitude to his family, President Muhammadu Buhari;

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FG summons Ghanaian envoy over attacks on Nigerian mission

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2020 0

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Monday summoned the Charge d’ Affaires of Ghana to Nigeria, Ms. Iva Denoo, to explain the recent attacks on the country’s mission in Ghana. Onyeama said this in his verified twitter handle @GeoffreyOnyeama in Abuja on Monday. The minister also called for provision of adequate security for the […]

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Demolished building: Minister summons Ghanaian envoy, demands increased security of Nigerians, property

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2020 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Monday in Abuja, summoned Ms Iva Denoo, Charge d’ Affaires of Ghana to Nigeria, to explain the recent attack on the country’s mission in that country. This was made known via the minister’s verified twitter handle @GeoffreyOnyeama. Japan pulls out of hosting bid for Women’s World Cup […]

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Onyeama donates medical equipment, food items to Enugu

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2020 0

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, has donated medical equipment to the Enugu state government for the treatment and protection against coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic in the state. Onyeama, who also distributed food items to some motherless babies’ homes and vulnerable residents and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said Nigerians have

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Enugu APC condemns alleged arrest of party chieftain

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu state at the weekend, accused the Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama of using his position to oppress members of the party in the state. This is following the arrest of a chieftain of the APC in the state, Nwanjoku l Okugo over his alleged social media comment on […]

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COVID-19: No request from Nigerians aboard for evacuation- Foreign minister

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, says his ministry has not received any request from Nigerians aboard for their evacuation in view of the global Novel Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic outbreak. Onyeama made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at the Presidential Task Force briefing on update of COVID-19 in the country. “As of […]

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COVID19: No request from Nigerians aboard for evacuation- Foreign Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 31 March 2020 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, says his ministry has not received any request from Nigerians aboard for their evacuation in view of the global Novel Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic outbreak. Onyeama made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at the Presidential Task Force briefing on update of COVID-19 in the country. “As of […]

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Nigeria, Brazil strengthen ties to boost economy, counter insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2019 0

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has said that Nigeria will strengthen bilateral ties with Brazil to boost its economy through increased trade relations, agricultural initiatives, multilateralism, and tackle insecurity. Onyeama made this known on Tuesday in Abuja when he received Mr Ernesto Aranjo, Brazilian External Relations Minister of Brazil who

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FG projects 10% increase in Diaspora remittances

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Tuesday, projected a 10 percent increase, in remittances from Nigerians in Diaspora. He said through effective engagement of the federal government with members of the Diaspora Community, higher investments turnout is expected in earnest. The Minister, informed that the ministry of foreign affairs, has in view of […]

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Congress: Enugu APC wants probe of alleged use of thugs by Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2018 0

The re-elected chairman of the All progressive Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has called on the Senate and security agencies to investigate the alleged use of political thugs by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to disrupt the just concluded state congress of the party in the state. He also accused […]

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Nigeria, Tunisia form synergy in combating extremism, sustain development

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2018 0

The Federal government and Republic of Tunisia have resolved to strengthen political and socio-economic relations and cooperation and as well form synergy on the fight against terrorism, violent extremism and promotion of sustainable development in the African continent. In a communiqué issued at the end of The Fifth Session of the Nigeria-Tunisia Joint Ministerial

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Libya govt committed to evacuation migrants – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2018 0

…Says militia camps ask for money to free Nigerian migrants …Weak economy responsible for illegal migration – UK Envoy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has stated that the government of Libya is providing all necessary assistance for the smooth evacuation of Nigerians who are trapped in several detention camps in Libya. Onyeama also […]

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Onyeama woos US investors, says more investment returns are abound in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2017 0

Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, said investors from the United States will get a higher return on investment from the country than anywhere else in the world. According to NAN’s report, the minister made this statement while speaking at the Nigeria-US Business and Investment Forum in New York alongside Okechukwu Enelamah, minister of

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Fed govt expresses concern over non-repatriation of stolen funds

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2017 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has re-iterated Nigeria’s concern over the non-repatriation of its stolen funds running into millions of dollars stashed in foreign banks. . A statement issued by Sarah Sanda, the media aide to the minister, said Onyeama raised the concern at the high level segment of the 34th Human Rights […]