Tag: Finland
Nigerian govt hails conviction of Simon Ekpa for terrorism in Finland
The Court had found Ekpa guilty of terrorism and inciting the public to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, engaging in…
JUST IN: Finnish court jails Simon Ekpa for terrorism, tax fraud
The court said that Ekpa had used his significant social media following to stoke tensions in the Biafra region between…
Simon Ekpa will be tried in Nigeria for supporting Kanu, DSS witness reveals
The DSS operative who testified at the court presided over by Justice James Omotosho is one of officers of the…
What Finnish Ambassador told Tinubu about ongoing trial of Simon Ekpa
Ms Sanna Selin spoke after presenting his Letters of Credence to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock presidential villa on…
FG: Why Simon Ekpa was arrested by Finnish authorities
The ministry, this in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday…
We’re ready to provide evidence for trial of Simon Ekpa – Enugu govt
Enugu Government made the offer in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on…
CDS seeks extradition of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria
The Nigerian military on March, declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the country. Among…
Finnish politician suggests shooting illegal border crossers
Finland, a member of the European Union’s visa-free Schengen area, shut the border with Russia late last year after accusing…
Finland ignores Putin, joins NATO
Finland’s flag will be hoisted outside NATO headquarters on Tuesday when it becomes the newest member of the Western alliance,…
Again, Finland ranks happiest country in the world
According to the report, the happy Finns are followed by: Denmark, Iceland, Israel, The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg and…
Simon Ekpa: Terrorism from Finland
On the part of Nigeria, the government should expedite action on the diplomatic front for the extradition of Simon Ekpa…
NATO: Erdoğan signals NATO support for Finland
Last week, Erdoğan said that Sweden could not count on his country’s support for accession after a right-wing extremist politician…
Turkey problem looms as NATO signs accession protocols for Sweden, Finland
Despite the agreement in the alliance, parliamentary approval in member state Turkey could still pose problems for their final inclusion…
We shall respond: Putin threatens Finland, Sweden over NATO membership
But he said his country will take military countermeasures if NATO stationed military infrastructure in the two countries.
Erdogan to meet Swedish, Finnish leaders before NATO summit
Finland and Sweden set aside their policies of military non-alignment and neutrality in the wake of Russia’s ongoing invasion of…
Finland, Sweden submit applications to join NATO
Stoltenberg said the alliance would assess the membership bid as quickly as possible, but the security interests of all allies…
Putin not worried by NATO expansion to Sweden, Finland
But he cautioned that Moscow would respond if the U.S.-led alliance bolstered military infrastructure in the new Nordic members.
Finland charges Bishop Pohjola with preaching hatred against gays
Bishop Juhana Pohjola of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland (ELMDF) has been charged by Finland’s Prosecutor General with…
Finland tops World’s Good Country Index
Finland ranked first in the Good Country Index published on Wednesday, Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Dr Jyrki Pulkkinen, said…
I Will Give Nigeria A Free and Fair Election -President Buhari Assures Finland
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says he understands the yearnings of Nigerians, assuring that all will be done to ensure that…
Migration: Finland ready to cooperate with Germany bilaterally
Finland is ready to cooperate with Germany bilaterally on the issue of migration, the country’s Prime Minister Juha Sipila, said…
World Cup: Nigerian Asylum seekers, others enter Finland illegally from Russia
Five persons have entered Finland illegally with the help of soccer World Cup fan identity documents and subsequently applied for…
Asylum seekers enter Finland using World Cup IDs
Five people have entered Finland illegally with the help of soccer World Cup fan identity documents and subsequently applied for…
Life in icily Finland as an African coach – Daniel Amokachi
A black footballer’s road to the top coaching positions in Europe can be rocky — or icy, if you are…
Lagos remains hub of trade in Nigeria – Finnish envoy
The Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury at the weekend said Lagos remains the nerve centre for trade and…
Lagos partners Finland on security, energy
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has struck a bilateral agreement to partner with Finland in key areas of security,…
Taye Taiwo signs for league leaders, HJK Helsinki
Former Nigerian international Taye Taiwo has signed a short-term deal with Finnish league leaders HJK Helsinki until the end of…
Finland’s opposition party wins general election
Finland’s opposition Centre Party won Sunday’s general election, ousting Prime Minister Alexander Stubb’s left-right coalition after a campaign dominated by…
Microsoft takes over Nokia phones
Mobile phone pioneer Nokia on Tuesday announced the sale of its sinking handset business to software giant Microsoft, which is…
China, Russia, Portugal For Lagos Tennis Classics
Attracted by the organisation coupled with the juicy total prize money, more players from countries such as China, Russia, Portugal,…