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Experts Advance Magazine As Platform For Improved Nigeria- China Ties
Experts Advance Magazine As Platform For Improved Nigeria- China Ties
By: Michael Mike
Experts in international relations from both Nigeria and China sides have praised the Contemporary World Magazine Nigeria has a veritable platform to advance improved ties between both countries.
This appraisal was given on Tuesday during a seminar on Advancing knowledge Exchange aimed at building strategies for the promotion and dissemination of the Contemporary World Nigeria Magazine, in Abuja.
It was a collaboration between Contemporary World China and Nigeria’s Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPRC) where both sides are publishing the Contemporary World Nigeria.
In his remarks, the Directors General of IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, said it is a platform to share ideas about Nigeria -China relations, China- Africa relations as well as Nigeria Africa relations.
Ochogwu said: “We are scaling up the magazine to provide the platform for knowledge sharing, knowledge dissemination and d knowledge production on how issues around innovation, inclusion can flourish.”
He explained that the aim is to expand infrastructure development and economic growth in Africa and Nigeria, stressing that it has become incumbent on stakeholders to ensure that the narrative fits the development trajectory that President Bola Tinubu is pushing alongside his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping.
He noted that: “The publication stands as both a mirror and a bridge of Nigeria- China cooperation, a mirror that reflects the evolving global landscape through African perspectives and a bridge that connects diverse peoples and political cultures through dialogue, understanding and shared development goals.
“The promotion and dissemination of the magazine converges with the upgrade of the Nigeria- China relations from the Strategic Partnership to the Comprehensive Strategic partnership during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Beijing in September 2024.”
He added that since its launch in Nigeria in 2022, the Contemporary World Nigeria Magazine has played a unique role in promoting academic, political and cultural exchanges between Africa and China.
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said the magazine represents an ever deepening academic and cultural exchanges between Nigeria, which enhance culture understanding, facilitate academic and cultural interaction and give impetus to the development of state to state relations.
The envoy, who was represented by Counselor Wang Jun, said that the magazine has come to represent a new vision for expanding ties especially in the period that is replete with the game of big powers and the rise of unilateralism.
He said “the magazine should become a national social science core journal. Combining authority and knowledge, melting the world’s latest information into a furnace, focusing on a unique perspective to authoritatively analyse the worlds’ focus, in-depth analysis of international relations, and disseminating information on the politics, economy, society, military, culture and life of various countries.”
The guest Speaker, Mr. Charles Onunaiju said the magazine provides a robust platform to strengthen China Africa relations for mutual benefits. He added that Africans and Nigerians must explore this opportunity to increase their knowledge about China and how the Chinese transformed their society for the better by expanding their intellect and strategic thinking.
Experts Advance Magazine As Platform For Improved Nigeria- China Ties
Buhari’s Passing: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Honour Deceased Ex-President
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
This is in futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on Monday on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu.
The Minister, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, stated that the holiday is a mark of respect for the late President’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and national development.
He said: “President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation. This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld.”
He urged citizens to use the day to honour the late President’s memory by promoting peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, in line with his vision for a prosperous and united Nigeria.
He noted that as earlier announced, the National flags are to fly at half mast for the seven days of mourning period from Sunday 13th July, 2025.
The Federal Government extends deepest condolences to the family of the late President, the people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians, while praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
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Chinese Embassy Mourns Buhari
By: Michael Mike
The Chinese Embassy has mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Embassy in a message on X commiserate with the government and the people of Nigeria.
The message read: “The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria extends our deepest condolences to the people of Nigeria on the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), Former President of Nigeria.
“We mourn a resolute leader whose unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress leaves an enduring legacy.
“His pivotal contributions to advancing China-Nigeria relations will forever remain etched in our shared history. Our thoughts are with his family and Nigerian people.”
Chinese Embassy Mourns Buhari
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NTAC DG Mourns Former President BuhariAdvocates the Naming of the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, after the Deceased
NTAC DG Mourns Former President Buhari
Advocates the Naming of the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, after the Deceased
By: Michael Mike
Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub has joined numerous individuals, groups and countries across the globe to mourn the passing of Nigeria ‘s former President, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Retd) who passed away at 82.
In a message he personally signed and made available to the public, late Sunday, the former lawmaker said the entire nation was particularly saddened by the sudden passing of a man who gave his all to Nigeria as a soldier, a politician, a mentor to many as well as a nationalist.
Yakub, who emphasized that the former Nigerian leader, would forever live in the hearts and minds of generations of Nigerians who knew him and those who would, eventually, read about his incorruptibility and altruistic approach to service, conveyed heartfelt sympathies to President Tinubu, the former President’s immediate family and to all Nigerians.
Yakub message read in part: “On behalf of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) and its Management, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the family, government and good people of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
“While we mourn this great soldier, nationalist and Leader, we remember his dedication to democracy, regional stability, and the unity of Nigeria, as well as his unwavering commitment to the anti-corruption crusade, which endeared him to many Nigerians.”
The NTAC boss while praying for the forgiveness of the sins of Buhari, suggested
that a great national monument, like the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, be named after the late leader.
He said: ” May Allah grant him Aljana firdausi and grant his family and entire Nigerians the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Born in Daura, Katsina State in 1942,the former President distinguished himself as a soldier,a politician and a national hero of all time.Having held the position of Nigerian leader twice, a Federal Commissioner of Petroleum,a Military Governor of what is today the Northeast Geopolitical Zone as well as the head of Abacha’s development behemoth,the Petroleum Trust Fund,among others, Buhari in service was acknowledged to have lived above board and held his head high as an incorruptible Nigerian.
He will be remembered more by the principles he espoused in leadership than the monuments he built for self, kith or kin.
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