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US seeks drone refuelling base in Nigeria as security talks deepen

United States requests drone refuelling facility in Nigeria Base to support US drones operating from Ghana Proposal raises sovereignty and security concerns The United States government has formally requested permission…

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US Court Jails Nigerian Man Over $Multi-Million Inheritance Fraud Targeting Elderly Americans

Nigerian man sentenced for inheritance fraud Elderly Americans were the main targets Scam operated across borders for seven years Victims received fake inheritance letters A United States federal court has…

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FULL LIST: United States Exits 66 International Organisations Under Trump Executive Order

US withdraws from 66 international organisations under Trump order Decision follows a comprehensive federal review, says Marco Rubio Trump cites threats to US sovereignty and taxpayer funds More global institutions…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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