DHQ Reacts as US Airstrikes Target ISIS Fighters in North-West Nigeria
DHQ confirms joint US–Nigeria airstrikes against ISIS-linked terrorists Operation carried out using credible intelligence Strikes targeted foreign terrorist elements in North-West Nigeria FG says action shows strong resolve against terrorism…
US Denies Visas to EU Ex-Commissioner, Four Others Over Digital Policy Disputes
US State Department bars visas for former EU tech regulator Thierry Breton and four others Decision cited attempts to pressure American social media firms into censoring content Visa ban also…
US Rules Out Sending Troops to Nigeria, Pushes Diplomatic Pressure Instead
US military deployment to Nigeria is not under consideration, despite rising insecurity. Nigeria’s CPC designation is meant to encourage reforms, not trigger troop presence. Religious violence and regional insecurity remain…
US pledges $2bn grants to Nigeria’s health sector from 2026–2030
US pledges $2bn health grants to Nigeria under new bilateral MoU Nigeria commits $3bn domestic funding, allocating at least 6% of budgets to health Deal targets primary healthcare, disease control,…
US pledges $2bn grants to Nigeria’s health sector from 2026–2030
US pledges $2bn health grants to Nigeria under new bilateral MoU Nigeria commits $3bn domestic funding, allocating at least 6% of budgets to health Deal targets primary healthcare, disease control,…
US Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Crude Oil Theft and Piracy
US Coast Guard and Navy seized Nigerian-owned VLCC Skipper over crude theft and piracy allegations. Tanker illegally flew the Guyanese flag, confirmed by Guyana’s MARAD. Authorities are investigating claims of…
U.S. revokes 85,000 visas of Nigerians, other foreign nationals
• Visa revocations hit 85,000 under Trump’s second-term crackdown • Nigerians among those affected as U.S. targets security, immigration violations • Offences cited include terrorism links, overstaying, assault and DUI…
US Senator Proposes Bill to End Dual Citizenship
Bill seeks to end dual citizenship for Americans. US citizens may have to choose one nationality. Policy could affect thousands of Nigerian-Americans. Bill follows Trump's earlier citizenship-restriction order. A fresh…
US Pledges Defence Equipment, Intelligence Support to Nigeria – Presidency
The Presidency has confirmed that the United States government will provide defence equipment, intelligence support, and other resources to strengthen Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism and violent extremist groups. The…
US Promises Intelligence Support, Defence Equipment to Nigeria After Washington Meeting
US signals fresh security cooperation with Nigeria, including intelligence and defence support. Nigerian delegation in Washington rejects genocide claims as misleading and divisive. Both countries set up a joint working…