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 […]
President Donald Trump has formally informed Congress of the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Since the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus or COVID-19, President Trump has repeatedly accused the international body of leaning towards China at the expense of the rest of the world. The US president threatened to […]
The United States has said that the ventilators promised by President Donald Trump will arrive in the country in two weeks. It, however, added that the delivery depended on production and shipping times. Medical Council validates 4 COVID-19 test kits – Registrar Trump had said his administration would send 250 ventilators to Nigeria and 1,000 […]
The European Union on Saturday called on the United States to “reconsider” the decision to severe ties with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. READ ALSO: World oldest man Bob Weighton dies aged 112 “The WHO needs to continue being able to lead the international response to pandemics, current and […]
The United States has set plans to evacuate Americans from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, the site of the biggest coronavirus outbreak outside China. The ship has been held in quarantine in a Japanese port since 3 February. Out of 3,700 people on board, 218 have tested positive for the virus. Coronavirus: 46,550 confirmed cases […]
The Federal Government has accused the United States of attempting to sow seed of religious mistrust among the various religious groups in Nigeria with its recent report. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the Federal Government rejected the US designation of Nigeria as “a […]
African Airlines Association (AFRAA), has called on African governments to develop a policy that would enable their airlines to own airports in their countries or vice versa in order to reduce losses. Director of Government, Legal and Industry Affairs, AFRAA, Mr Aaron Munetsi, canvassed this position on the side-lines of a recently concluded African Travel […]