Tag: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Erdogan unveils $5bn Nigeria Trade ambition during Tinubu’s visit
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has disclosed that Türkiye is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, signalling a major…
Presidency assures on Tinubu, says Türkiye state visit on course
Giving further update on Tinubu's engagement in Türkiye Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr Sunday…
Tinubu in bilateral meeting withTürkiye’s Erdoğan after minor incident
Tinubu on Monday arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Türkiye, for the state visit aimed at strengthening…
“You can’t manipulate Nigeria:” Group blasts Turkey President Erdogan
The Islamic human rights group insisted that the Turkish groups in Nigeria are educationists and charity groups who are joining…
Buhari congratulates Erdogan over electoral victory in Turkey
According to Buhari, the re-election of Erdogan would augur well for the wellbeing of the very important relations between Nigeria…
Turkish President Erdogan sends important message to Tinubu
President Xi Jinping of China, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and Prime Minister of…
Turkish President declares 7 days mourning after earthquakes kill thousands
Erdogan declared seven days national mourning after over 1,650 people died in Turkey alone following two earthquakes which struck the…
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…
Türkiye summons Swedish envoy over protests against president
The ambassador was informed that Ankara condemned and protested "this heinous act" and demanded such acts not be allowed, said…
Explosion rocks Istanbul, six people dead, 81 others injured
On Sunday, ambulances raced to the scene on the packed Istiklal avenue, which police had quickly cordoned off. The area,…
Erdogan seeks end to ‘bloodshed’ in Ukraine
Since Moscow invaded its neighbour in February, NATO member Turkey has positioned itself as a broker between Ukraine and Russia.
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…
Buhari, Erdogan in telephone conversation: What they discussed
In the course of their telephone conversation, Buhari and Erdogan discussed bilateral relations and matters of global interest.
Erdogan hits Ukraine hoping to play mediator with Russia
Erdogan’s visit follows his earlier offer to mediate peace talks in a summit with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia…
Erdogan promises Africa 15M doses of COVID-19 vaccine
But it is likely Africa will not get internationally approved doses such as those of Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson,…
Fani-Kayode warns Buhari: Don’t join Erdogan to fight Israel
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi-Kayode has warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to heed the call of Turkish President, Recep Tayyip…
Turkish President Erdogan phones Buhari to support Palestine against Israel
Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called President Muhammadu Buhari on phone, seeking his support for Palestine in the battle…
Turkey sends troops to Libya
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey is sending troops to Libya, weeks after the country's parliament endorsed the…
We reject UEFA’s attitude towards our team – Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday described UEFA's reaction towards Turkey’s football team following a controversy over the players’ use…
Turkey will send 3.6m refugees to Europe if criticised – Erdogan warns
Turkey will “open the door” and send millions of Syrian refugees to Europe if its undergoing military operation in Syria’s…
Erdogan jails female opposition leader in Istanbul
The head of Turkey's main opposition party in Istanbul, Canan Kaftancioglu, was sentenced to nearly 10 years on Friday on…
Ozil’s invitation to Erdogan for wedding party rankles Germans
Arsenal Playmaker and one of the captains Mesut Ozil has stirred new dust in Germany over his wedding invitation to…
Reuben Abati: Let’s talk Turkey about Turkey
I was shocked by the trenchant reaction to my piece on the July 15 attempted coup in Turkey from at…
Russia making ‘grave mistake’ in Syria, says Turkey President
AFP – Moscow’s bombing campaign in Syria is “unacceptable”, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday, warning that Russia was…
Turkey’s Erdogan blasts ‘provocative’ Charlie Hebdo
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday lashed out at Charlie Hebdo for its “provocative” publications about Islam, saying the…