The United States is set to officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, despite warnings that the move could negatively affect both U.S. and global health, and violate a U.S. law requiring the country to pay the $260 million it owes the agency. President Donald Trump first announced his intention to leave…
Abuja – January 7, 2026: The United States government has introduced new travel restrictions that may require Nigerian applicants for B1/B2 (business and tourism) visas to post visa bonds of up to $15,000, according to an updated notice released by the US Department of State. Under the new policy, citizens of designated high-risk countries—including Nigeria—who…
The United Nations has condemned the United States’ military operation in Venezuela, warning that the air strikes and seizure of the country’s leader have undermined a fundamental principle of international law. Speaking on Tuesday, UN human rights spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said the US-led action, which involved air strikes and the forcible arrest of Venezuelan President…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the United States would “run” Venezuela and exploit its vast oil resources following a dramatic military operation that removed long-time leader Nicolas Maduro from power. Trump’s comments came hours after a swift assault on Caracas in which US special forces captured Maduro and his wife as airstrikes…
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has launched a “large-scale military strike” on Venezuela and has successfully captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Trump stated that Maduro has already been “flown out of the country,” though specific details remain unclear. In response, Venezuela has declared a national emergency, labeling…
US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington is prepared to intervene if Iranian authorities kill peaceful protesters amid ongoing demonstrations over economic hardship in the country. Trump issued the warning on Friday via his Truth Social platform, saying the United States was “locked and loaded” to act if Iranian security forces resort to deadly…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed his willingness to enter into strategic economic partnerships with the government of Delaware in the United States to accelerate growth and development in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku, following a meeting between Governor Otti…
American authorities have arrested Cashmir Chinedu Luke, the CEO of a U.S. home care company, for allegedly defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of more than $7 million. He was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Nigeria, according to a statement from the U.S. Department…
The United States announced on Thursday that it has approved a $2.68 billion sale of air-strike munitions to Canada, as Prime Minister Mark Carney moves to rapidly boost defence spending amid uncertainty in Ottawa’s security relationship with Washington. According to the State Department, the package includes up to 3,414 BLU-111 bombs—500-pound munitions designed for use…
The U.S. Department of State on Wednesday unveiled new measures aimed at addressing what it described as widespread killings and targeted attacks against Christians in Nigeria. The announcement indicates that Washington may impose visa bans on individuals and groups implicated in the violence. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is “taking decisive…
