Reigning Commonwealth discus champion Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons is eyeing a historic double appearance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, as she explores the possibility of competing in both athletics and weightlifting. The African record holder in the discus confirmed that her recent transition into Olympic weightlifting is driven by a desire to make history, subject […]
Diaspora Nigerians in the United States are expressing growing caution over sending large remittances home amid uncertainty about visa renewals and immigration enforcement. Healthcare workers and other temporary visa holders say that large transfers could attract additional scrutiny from U.S. authorities, potentially complicating their paperwork or prompting reviews by agencies such as Immigration and Customs […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday called for a stronger Europe to reset its ties with the United States, wanting Washington to “repair and revive trust” in a dangerous new era of great power politics as the old global order crumbles. In a speech to open the Munich Security Conference, Merz warned the U.S. could […]
The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has created a significant funding gap in Nigeria’s public health sector, forcing a critical reassessment of the national health budget. As the WHO’s largest financial contributor, the United States provided the primary resource base for global initiatives targeting infectious diseases, maternal health, […]
The United States government has deployed a specialized military team to Nigeria to assist the federal government in addressing the persistent security challenges affecting various regions of the country. This deployment, confirmed on February 4, 2026, follows high-level bilateral discussions between the U.S. Department of Defense and Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence aimed at strengthening tactical […]
The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially taken effect today, one year after President Donald Trump ordered the move shortly after assuming office. Under the terms of the agreement between the US and the global health body, withdrawal becomes effective after a mandatory one-year notice period, which expires today. […]
The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to support ongoing security operations in the country. The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced the delivery in a post on X on Tuesday, saying the support is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s counter-terrorism and broader security efforts as part of Washington’s strategy to deepen […]
The United States has carried out a series of missile strikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, flying him out of the country, according to US President Donald Trump. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against […]
Long-distance combat drones launched from a United States military facilities in West Africa have hit terrorist enclave in Sokoto state and neutralised a major terrorist on going build-up in the State. The drones airstrike followed an intelligence-driven security collaboration between the Nigerian government and the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Security sources confirmed that the operation […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Friday, maintained that the United States military airstrikes conducted in parts of the North-West did not infringe on the nation’s sovereignty or territorial integrity, emphasising that the operation was fully authorised by the Federal Government. Recall that the US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that US […]
The United States has ruled out deploying troops to Nigeria despite growing insecurity and renewed international attention on religious freedom, saying Washington’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) is intended to encourage reforms through diplomatic pressure rather than military intervention. Members of a bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation made this clear in […]
The United States has signed a five year bilateral health memorandum of understanding with Nigeria to strengthen the country’s health system, with a strong focus on supporting Christian faith based healthcare providers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the US Department of State said the agreement is expected to expand access to essential preventive and […]
The United States is proposing new security rules that would make it compulsory for millions of travellers entering the country under its visa-free programme to disclose their social media accounts. According to a public notice issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the proposed revision to the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) has […]
Facebook Inc said in a blog post on Wednesday that it would lift its temporary ban on political advertisements in the United States on Thursday. The social media giant imposed a months-long ban on political, electoral, and social advertising as part of an attempt to combat disinformation and violations in the run-up to the Nov. […]
The United States has added Nigeria and nine other countries to a blacklist on religious freedom, Daily Times gathered. This is the first time Nigeria is being added to the list and will face sanctions if the record continues to deteriorate. The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo described Nigeria, as a “Country of Particular […]
The United States has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerians seeking visas to the US with effect from December 3, the Federal Government has said. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed on Saturday that the development was sequel to the removal of excess visa application, processing and biometric fees for American citizens applying for […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said that the swift operation by the United States to rescue her citizen held hostage by bandits on Nigerian soil has further confirmed that the Buhari Presidency can neither secure the territorial integrity of Nigeria nor arrest the wave of insecurity ravaging the country under its inept watch. […]
United States government has congratulated Nigerians for their commitment to tackling corruption, strengthening democratic institutions and leveraging entrepreneurship. The United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo congratulated Nigeria in a statement on Thursday on behalf of the U.S Government. Pompeo said that the United States and Nigeria shared important democratic values and a similar entrepreneurial […]
US – As Nigeria marks its 60th independence anniversary, the United States(US) government has congratulated Nigerians for their commitment to tackling corruption, strengthening democratic institutions and leveraging entrepreneurship. Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo congratulated Nigeria in a statement on Thursday on behalf of the U.S Government. READ […]
The United States (U.S) government has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the Edo State governorship elections on Sept. 19, Daily Times Nigeria has learnt. READ ALSO: Oshiomhole should maintain his lane, i’ll stay on mine — Obaseki The U.S. government made this known in a message posted on the Facebook page of the […]