The United States Department of State has announced a $3.5 million funding initiative aimed at strengthening the monitoring, documentation and reporting of religious freedom violations and faith-related violence in Nigeria. The programme, unveiled through the Office of International Religious Freedom under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, seeks to support organisations capable of…
The United States has warned that it is “more than capable” of resuming military action against Iran as negotiations over a nuclear deal continue to stall, with no final agreement reached despite weeks of diplomatic engagement. US President Donald Trump has insisted that any potential deal must strictly adhere to Washington’s red lines, including a…
United States authorities have announced a strict ban on drone operations around stadiums and fan zones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), all unauthorized aircraft, including drones, will be prohibited from flying within three nautical miles of World Cup stadiums on match days and up to 3,000 feet…
The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Iran over its newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority, accusing Tehran of attempting to extort global maritime trade through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a statement released by the US Treasury Department, Washington said the sanctions target the Iranian agency responsible for collecting fees from vessels…
The United Nations Children’s Fund, in collaboration with the United States Government and the Oyo State Government, has launched a large-scale nutrition intervention programme aimed at combating malnutrition among pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children across 20 local government areas in the state. The initiative, unveiled during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan, focuses on the critical first 1,000 days…
The United States Department of State is set to release limited-edition passports to commemorate America’s 250th independence anniversary. The special passports will feature the image of Donald Trump on the inside cover, alongside elements such as the Declaration of Independence and the American flag. According to officials, the commemorative passports will include customised artwork and enhanced imagery while maintaining the same…
Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified as the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Sunday, with Tehran insisting that a final agreement is still distant despite ongoing negotiations. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that while there has been some progress in talks with Washington, significant gaps remain unresolved. He emphasized that discussions are “still far from the…
The United States has sharply reduced its imports of Nigerian crude oil, with purchases dropping by about 47% in January 2026, according to official trade data. Imports fell from 3.149 million barrels in December 2025 to 1.664 million barrels, marking a significant decline in Nigeria’s share of the U.S. oil market. In value terms, Nigerian crude exports…
A senior United States counterterrorism official, Joseph Kent, has resigned in protest over the ongoing US-Israeli war involving Iran, stating that Tehran does not pose an imminent threat to the United States. In his resignation letter to President Donald Trump, Kent said he could not, “in good conscience,” support the war, describing it as unnecessary…
Iran vowed Tuesday it was not seeking a ceasefire despite intensifying US strikes, as explosions rocked Tehran and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz deepened. The conflict, triggered by the February 28 US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has engulfed the Middle East and rattled global energy markets. Tehran warned that no…
