Nigeria and the United States (US) are forging ahead in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership. Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who undertook a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May 6, held a series of high-level...
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The key failure of the post-colonial state in Africa – transcending both ideology and individual personality – is a refusal to grasp the importance of succession planning. This failure haunts every sector, from politics to the economy, to the very way our society is held together. Without a plan...
Nigeria and the United States of America have inaugurated the Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) in Abuja under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, reinforcing collaborative efforts to address terrorism, insecurity and regional instability. Speaking at the event, the head of the US delegation Mr. Cate Dave averred that...
Future Platform USA has announced the organisation of a Grand Mega Rally in honour of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Future Platform is a global network committed to engaging Nigerians abroad in initiatives that promote national development, unity, and strategic international collaboration....
United States (US) President, Donald Trump on Friday voiced displeasure with a fresh proposal from Iran, saying “At this moment I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering,” as negotiations remain stalled despite a weeks-long ceasefire. The Iranian offer was reportedly delivered through Pakistan, though details of its contents were...
United States (US) Mission in Nigeria has reiterated the importance of adhering to travel regulations, cautioning that visa overstays by Nigerian citizens could have far-reaching consequences for future applicants. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the mission emphasised that compliance with U.S. immigration laws...
U.S. President Donald Trump has shared CCTV footage and images of the suspect involved in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The footage, released moments before the president addressed the media, reportedly shows the suspect running into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton,...
A dramatic security scare unfolded Saturday night as Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from a high-profile media gala in Washington after gunfire erupted near the venue. The incident occurred during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton, where top officials, journalists, and dignitaries had gathered....
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and expressed strong solidarity with countries in the Gulf region following recent attacks linked to the escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu stressed Nigeria’s longstanding position as a supporter of...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced specialised aeromedical evacuation training for its Nursing Officers at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, facilitated through the Office of Security Cooperation at the United States Embassy, Abuja. NAF in a statement on Wednesday said the ongoing training...
United States (US) Navy has intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to get past its blockade of Iran’s ports. The ship was given “fair warning to stop” in the Gulf of Oman but refused, so the navy “stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole...
United States has commended the Nigeria government for accelerating terrorism-related prosecutions, describing the recent conviction of hundreds of militants as a major step toward strengthening justice and national security. In a statement posted on X, Senior Adviser for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, praised Nigeria’s commitment to tackling...
Nigerian Government has noted the recent U.S. advisory authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Abuja, describing it as a precautionary measure based on internal protocols. It reassured Nigerians and international partners that public institutions remain fully operational, with no disruption to governance, economic activity, or...
United States Embassy (U.S.) Abuja has suspended all visa appointments, advising affected applicants to monitor their emails for information regarding rescheduled dates. In a notice shared via the embassy X handle @USinNigeria on Thursday, the embassy stated that visa applicants should expect further communication directly through official channels. The...
There are moments when a nation is forced to look into the mirror—not the polished mirror of official statements, but the cracked, unforgiving mirror of truth. The death of Brigadier General Musa Uba is one of those moments that reechoed today on ARISE TELEVISION, The Morning Show. And when...
Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation of a transnational fraud, identity theft, and money laundering case involving a United States-based victim, in line with the ongoing drive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s current economic difficulties to global geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, while defending his administration’s economic reforms as necessary steps toward long-term prosperity. Speaking on Friday at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All...
United States (US) has moved to reinforce its military capacity amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, announcing fresh agreements with major defence contractors to ramp up missile production. The US Department of Defense disclosed on Wednesday that the deals are aimed at replenishing stockpiles depleted by sustained operations in...
Residents of Takum and Donga Local Government Areas in Taraba State are gripped by fear following a viral video circulating on social media, warning of a looming coordinated attack by suspected militias in the coming days. The warning was issued by Mr. Judd Saul, the Founder and Executive Director...