Tayyip Erdogan

Advertisement By Newspot Nigeria Editorial Board Recep Tayyip Erdogan, once hailed as the architect of a modern, democratic Turkey, now stands as a symbol of the very autocracy he once claimed to dismantle. In what may be the final act of his decades-long political dominance, Erdogan’s desperate moves—most notably the…

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has announced a major investment plan worth $2 billion for Pakistan during a high-level summit held with leaders from Turkey and Pakistan. The trilateral meeting, attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and top Pakistani officials, focused on boosting economic and strategic ties between the three…

On May 25, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul to strengthen the close relationship between Pakistan and Turkiye. During the meeting, both leaders agreed to work more closely in key areas such as trade, defense, energy, and technology. They highlighted the importance…

Erdogan Holds Talks with Syria's Sharaa in Istanbul Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul on Saturday, according to Reuters. Al-Sharaa’s visit follows President Donald Trump’s orders to effectively lift sanctions on Syria. The talks witnessed the presence of the…

In 2021, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced ambitious plans to build a canal in Istanbul that could transform the Turkish economy. The project is expected to cost £20 billion. (Image: Getty) Europe could be set for a Suez Canal of its own as one of the largest countries on the…

As President Donald Trump seeks to reshape Washington's foreign policy in the Middle East, the U.S. leader has increasingly looked to the head of a longtime ally who has emerged as one of the most influential voices in the region—and beyond. Over the past week alone, Turkish President Recep Tayyip…

Small Indian grocery shops and major online fashion retailers are boycotting Turkish products ranging from chocolates, coffee, jams and cosmetics to clothing amid growing anger at Turkiye’s support for Pakistan in a confrontation with India. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed public solidarity with Pakistan after India conducted military strikes in…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “brotherly” support to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif after the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, followed by official statements condemning India’s retaliatory strikes and bringing up the Kashmir issue, were not merely expressions of its unwavering support for Pakistan, but also clearly unfriendly towards India. Add…

Access to the social media account of Istanbul’s jailed opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, has been blocked by the authorities in Turkey. Imamoglu, who is the main rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, can no longer send messages in Turkey to his 9.7 million followers on X. His account is still…

Former Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following his goal for Galatasaray in their 5-1 bashing of Eyupspor on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen led the line for Galatasaray when they traveled to the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadyumu to play Eyupsor in their 31st Super Lig…