Iran carried out a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Sunday targeting Israel and U.S. military installations across the region, according to state media. The strikes were described as retaliation for a large-scale U.S.–Israeli operation that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Iranian state television reported that 27 U.S. bases in the region…
The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Nigeria-led solutions to the country’s security challenges through intelligence sharing and technical advisory assistance. The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) through the Director of Defence Information,…
In a bold move, former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Canada, threatening a 100% tariff on all goods coming across the border if the country moves forward with a trade agreement with China. The statement, shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform, reflects his aggressive “America First” stance, where tariffs are used…
Abuja – The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across several parts of the country. The delivery was confirmed on Tuesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to…
The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas in the past year under President Donald Trump’s administration, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of State. The State Department disclosed that about 8,000 of the revoked visas belonged to students, while 2,500 were specialised visas issued to individuals who had encounters with U.S….
Washington, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump addressed House Republican lawmakers today following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking at a closed-door meeting with House Republicans, President Trump praised U.S. military and intelligence forces, describing the operation as decisive and successful. He…
The United States has announced that it will partially suspend the issuance of certain categories of visas to Nigerian nationals beginning January 1, 2026, citing border control and national security concerns. According to a statement released on Monday by the US Mission in Nigeria, the decision is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a limited-time incentive programme offering undocumented migrants $3,000 and a free flight home if they voluntarily leave the country before the end of the year. In a statement published on Monday, DHS said undocumented migrants who register for self-deportation through the CBP Home app within…
In a move that has raised significant concern, United States President Donald Trump announced a partial travel restriction on Nigeria, along with restrictions for other countries, citing security concerns and the difficulty of vetting nationals from certain regions. This decision is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tighten immigration policies, particularly…
The United States government has placed Nigeria under partial travel restrictions following a new presidential proclamation signed by President Donald J. Trump, citing concerns over national security and border control. According to a White House fact sheet, the measure targets countries with deficiencies in identity management, information-sharing, and security screening systems. While Nigeria is not…
