The administration of US President Donald Trump has recalled nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and senior embassy postings worldwide, including the US ambassador to Nigeria, as part of efforts to realign American diplomacy with its “America First” agenda. The recalls, confirmed by the Associated Press, involve chiefs of mission in at least 29 countries who […]
The Federal Government and the United States have engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation as Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, met with Richard Mills, the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria. In a post on X, the US Embassy noted that the United States looks forward to continued collaboration with Nigeria on matters […]
President Bola Tinubu has held a telephone discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Nigeria’s growing security crisis. Macron in a post on X said he assured Tinubu of France’s support, especially against terrorist threats in the northern region, adding that France will work more closely with Nigerian authorities and help communities affected by violence. […]
Two Nigerian men, identified as Chinagorom Onwumere and Stephen Anagor, have been sentenced in the United States for their roles in a romance scam and wire-fraud scheme that led to the death of an elderly American. A U.S. federal judge, Clifton L. Corker of the Eastern District of Tennessee, delivered the sentences, which were announced […]
The United States House Appropriations Committee says it will hold a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine claims of persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In a statement on X, the committee said the session will include Mario Diaz-Balart, its vice chair and head of the national security subcommittee, along with members from the foreign […]
When the US government entered a shutdown, embassies and consulates worldwide, including those in Nigeria, announced reductions in public communication, saying routine updates would be suspended, except for urgent safety and security information. After a prolonged budget impasse, the US government was reopened through a newly signed spending bill, ending what became the longest shutdown […]
The comedian disclosed this on his YouTube Channel, reflecting on what he initially believed was a strategic career move that quickly spiralled into a period of deep uncertainty and regret, caused by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The comedian also illustrated his sense of disorientation by referencing the lyrics of Sunny Ade’s classic song […]
Speaking to journalists at Freedom Park in Lagos, Soyinka said he was shocked by the decision and unaware of any reason for it. “I have no visa; I’m obviously banned from the United States. If anyone wants to see me, they know where to find me,” he said. According to Soyinka, the U.S. Consulate informed […]
Under the deal, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas will free 20 living hostages in the first phase. A source within Hamas said the swap will involve nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, including 250 serving life sentences. The Israeli army confirmed preparations to withdraw troops from Gaza as part of the agreement. The […]
Ghana President, John Dramani Mahama disclosed this, adding that a first batch of 14 deportees, made up of Nigerians, a Gambian and others had already arrived in Accra, with the Ghanaian authorities facilitating their return to their respective countries. “We were approached by the US to accept third-party nationals who were being removed from the […]