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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Meets German Ambassador to Nigeria
The first lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON has expressed appreciation to the Federal republic of Germany for its various interventions in Nigeria especially in areas of humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable in various places of conflict.
She stated this while welcoming the German Ambassador and other officials of the Embassy to her office at the State House, Abuja.
L-R Mathias Dold, head of Communication, Germany Embassy in Nigeria, Christoph Schutt, Political Officer, Germany Embassy in Nigeria, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, HE Ambassador Annette Guenther, German Ambassador to Nigeria and Uduak-Abasi Akpabio.
The First lady said the mutual and beneficial relationship so far enjoyed by the two countries is commendable while still looking forward to more rewarding partnership.
She emphasized that Nigeria needs a lot of help to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal on the women especially and Nigerians in general.
“We are also looking forward to see what your collaboration will be regarding Germanys Feminist Foreign Policy in regard to the Renewed Hope Initiative”.
“We are looking at complementing the Government in areas of health, education, wealth creation and social investment. We will give attention to Sexual and domestic violence and see how we can help survivors”.
L-R HE Amb Annette Guenther, German Ambassador to Germany, Matthias Dold head of communications, German Embassy in Nigeria Christoph Schmitt political officer German Embassy in Nigeria
In her remarks, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Annette Guenther highlighted some the areas of intervention by her country in Nigeria to Humanitarian Assistance, Stabilizing programs in conflict areas such as the North East, Security and Renewable Energy.
She said her country appreciates the position of the First Lady especially as a role model to women.
L-R First Lady HE Senator Oluremi Tinubu(CON) flanked to the left by Christoph Schutt German Embassy Political Officer and right, HE Amb. Annette Guenther.
She assured that Germany will key into the vision of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in women development and by extension the Renewed Hope Initiative of the First Lady.
The German Ambassador extended her country’s invitation to the President and the First Lady for the 50th anniversary of Germany’s membership of the UN.
International
Trump threatens Iran bridges, power plant in latest Hormuz attacks
Trump told reporters that he was “not finished” with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion.
US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant each time Theran attack ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest round of escalation began on July 18.
Trump told reporters that he was “not finished” with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion.
Fighting over the strait led to the collapse of a preliminary deal between the United States and Iran, and Tehran has reimposed its blockade on the strategic conduit for oil and gas shipments, firing on vessels that seek to transit.
The blockade has rattled markets and sent oil prices climbing, adding to the pressure on Trump to find an off-ramp to a conflict that has hit Americans’ pocketbooks heading into closely-fought midterm elections.
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Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top army commander after days of protests
Syrskyi was replaced by Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, who is a popular, battle-hardened general.
•Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country’s army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
It comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – a move that triggered street protests across the country.Initial rumours that the end of Fedorov’s tenure was related to a conflict between him and Syrskyi were soon confirmed.
Fedorov, 35, has been widely praised for energising the ministry and transforming the armed forces, as well as leading a drive against corruption.
Syrskyi, 60, is seen by many in Ukraine as a Soviet-school commander reluctant to implement radical changes in the army.
Syrskyi defended his record in a farewell address, writing on Telegram: “An army that was fighting a difficult defensive campaign two years ago is now on the offensive.””I am handing over to my successor an army that is not only holding the line but is advancing… I sincerely hope this offensive will continue.”
Syrskyi was replaced by Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, who is a popular, battle-hardened general.
” I will work responsibly, with full focus, and with respect for the people who are defending our country today,” Drapatyi said on Facebook
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International
Burnham becomes PM, vows 10-year plan to stabilise UK
The 56-year-old is the sixth prime minister to enter Downing Street in the last 10 years.
•Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham poses with Britain’s King Charles III on July 20, 2026 (Photo by Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP).
Andy Burnham became British prime minister Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace and was set to set out his vision for the country after taking over from Keir Starmer.
In his first speech, Burnham vowed to put forward a 10-year plan for Britain, saying the country needed to make politics work.
“Britain needs to show the world that we can regain our stability once again,” Burnham said just after being appointed by King Charles III to take over from Keir Starmer.
He pledged to “issue my first instruction to end rough sleeping in our country” once he starts work.
Starmer departed Downing Street on Monday morning, insisting in a farewell speech his two years in office had made Britain a better place.
The monarch met Starmer to accept his resignation and Burnham arrived next for the formal procedure in which the king asked him to form the next government and he accepted.
The 56-year-old is the sixth prime minister to enter Downing Street in the last 10 years.
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