When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt, but not as a competitor. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, will headline the opening ceremony in a duet with Colombian superstar, Shakira, who will be performing at the opening of the global football fiesta...
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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh concerns over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, revealing that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across different parts of the country. In its May 2026 report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,”...
On Friday, May 16, 2026, the world was jolted by news of the killing of top commander of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abour Mainok and several other fighters. Also known as Abu Bilal al-Minuki, and considered the second-in-command of ISIL (ISIS) globally, the top terrorist commander...
Taraba state government has sponsored 30 youths to Hyderabad, India, for intensive training in advanced seed production and processing technologies in an aim to reposition agriculture sector in the state. The initiative forms part of the state government’s broader agricultural transformation agenda designed to establish Taraba as the country’s...
United States (US) government has announced a temporary relaxation of its controversial visa bond policy for some football fans and participants attending the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, applicants from about 50 developing nations were previously required to deposit between $5,000 and $15,000 before...
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....
A United States of America (USA)- based Imo State indigene, Canon Ifeanyi Obiechefu, has commended Nigerian workers for their sacrifices, perseverance and dedication to the economic development of the country. The Apostle of Good Governance, Obiechefu extols the impact of Nigerian workers in promoting peace, unity, economic progress and...
We can’t be acting like nothing is happening. The US orders its Embassy Staff and family in the US to leave Nigeria immediately based on security concerns. Same yesterday, President Donald J. Trump posted on his Truth Social that Nigeria was behind the fake news on his comments...
The ongoing war between the United States (US), Israel and Iran in the Middle East has continued into its second week, raising the economic threat this conflict poses to South Africa. Iran has responded to the 28 February US/Israel attack by targeting oil-producing states in the Persian Gulf that...
The occasional temptation to clandestinely steal a kiss here, stroke a breast there or pinch a drooping bum there can lead many healthy males into behaving like unguarded adventurous youngsters. Sexual sin is what happens when female attraction points are left carelessly loose and at the easy disposal of...
Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be laid to rest in the holy city of Mashhad, according to a report by Fars News Agency on Tuesday. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, was killed at the age of 86 during a wave of US-Israeli airstrikes on...
Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that former President Donald Trump acted beyond his constitutional authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under emergency economic powers. In a 6–3 decision delivered on Friday, the conservative-majority court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant...
About 100 United States (US) military personnel have arrived in Nigeria to support the country’s armed forces in training, technical assistance, and intelligence sharing, the military authorities have confirmed. The Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Abuja, Major General Samaila Uba, confirmed this in a statement issued on...
American golfer Anthony Kim has finally brought his long wait for silverware to an end, clinching a remarkable victory at the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament. The triumph marks Kim’s first professional win since 2010, ending more than a decade without a major title. According to reports by ESPN, the...
United States Mission in Nigeria has congratulated legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, on receiving a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy, marking a historic milestone for African music on the global stage. In a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @USinNigeria, the U.S....
Nigeria Government has declared that any violence framed along religious lines will be treated as a direct attack on the Nigerian state, reaffirming that the protection of all citizens—Christians, Muslims, and adherents of other faiths—is non-negotiable. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, made the statement at the conclusion of...
Nigeria reaffirmed during the weeks its strategic commitment to defeating banditry, terrorism and strengthening national security through deeper collaboration with the United States, as the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, hosted a high-level U.S. delegation led by Allison Hooker, for a strategic security parley. The meeting, attended...
Popular American streamer, IShowSpeed marked his 21st birthday in Lagos State, Nigeria, drawing cheers from fans as moments from the celebration lit up social media. The YouTube star was seen soaking in the local culture, posing for photos and enjoying the warm reception that greeted him during his stay....
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for the deepening of strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army (NA) and the United States Army in order to effectively respond to Nigeria’s evolving and multifaceted security challenges. The COAS made the call on Wednesday, 14 January 2026,...