Matthew Tonlagha, vice-chairman of Tantita Security Services, has hired a Washington-based lobbying firm to help “strengthen the bilateral relationship” between the United States and Nigeria. Through Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, Tonlagha engaged Valcour Global Public Strategy, a firm that specialises in public policy, political opinion and media engagement. Documents filed with the US Department of […]
The United States has announced a major halt to visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria and Russia, as Washington moves to enforce stricter immigration screening protocols centered on welfare dependence concerns. The US Department of State directed consular officers to suspend visa processing for the affected nations starting January 21. According to […]
Iran has warned it will retaliate if attacked by the US, as protesters defied a deadly government crackdown on Saturday night. Videos verified by the BBC and eyewitness accounts appeared to show the government ramping up its response to the protests, which have spread to more than 100 cities and towns across every province in […]
Oil prices edged lower on Friday as global crude markets reacted to a renewed shift in the supply outlook, with investors absorbing plans by the United States to encourage substantial investment in Venezuela’s oil sector alongside ongoing supply-demand imbalances. International benchmark Brent crude slipped to around $62.42 per barrel, a decline of about […]
Nigeria has emerged as a key testing ground in a rapidly changing global order where powerful states increasingly use unilateral military action to pursue national interests, according to a new report by SBM Intelligence titled Brave New World: Venezuela, Nigeria and the Implications of American Unilateralism on International Law, the Global Economy, and Investment in […]
The Action Democratic Party, ADP, has expressed grave concern over reports of foreign missile strikes conducted within Nigerian territory and subsequent official narrative that Nigeria was merely ‘aware’ of the operations, noting that awareness is not sovereignty as the country must defend its skies or face the truth. It also said awareness after […]
The Arewa Take-It-Back (ATIB) Movement has said the United States must respect Nigeria’s sovereignty and prioritise civilian safety in its counterterrorism operations in north-western Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday by its coordinator, Nazif Bashi, the group acknowledged the reported military action and recognised the urgency of efforts aimed at combating terrorism in the […]
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the country collaborated with the United States on air strikes targeting ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the federal government said the “precision hits” were carried out in line with Nigeria’s “structured security cooperation […]
The United States has announced plans to re-examine all green cards issued to nationals of 19 countries as part of a broad review of immigration records, with Nigeria notably excluded from the list. The move is part of US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants following the shooting of two national guard members by a […]
Riley Moore, a member of the United States House of Representatives, has rejected a claim by Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister, Yusuf Tuggar, that only 177 Christians were killed in the country over the last five years. Tuggar made the remark during an appearance on Piers Morgan’s show, where he sought to counter allegations of a […]
Russia says it is “closely monitoring developments” related to reports of potential US military action in Nigeria. Maria Zakhorova, the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, spoke during a press briefing in Moscow on Friday, asking “all parties involved to strictly comply with international legal norms”. The statement comes after US defence officials on Wednesday noted that […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting religious freedom, tolerance, and diversity. This was contained statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in response to the recent statement by the United States of America on religious freedom in Nigeria. Ebienfa said Nigeria remains resolute in addressing violent […]
Dangote Refinery has made its first-ever gasoline shipment to the United States, according to a report by S&P Global, a market intelligence firm. According to the firm, this marks a new milestone for the refinery, demonstrating its growing influence beyond Africa. The shipment, comprising 300,000 barrels of gasoline, departed Nigeria on August 26 and is expected […]
By Agency Report The United States (US) government, under President Donald Trump, is considering fresh travel restrictions that could affect Nigeria and dozens of other countries. According to The Washington Post, a confidential memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines a proposal to impose visa limitations or outright entry bans on nationals from […]
A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea by the USS Gettysburg, injuring one crew. A statement from US Central Command described the incident as a “friendly fire,” saying the two crew members ejected safely, with one sustaining minor injuries. “The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired on and […]
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Thursday assured Israel of the support of the United States of America. Blinken stated this during the meeting with Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, as war rages between Israel and Hamas. He said, “You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself. But as long as […]
BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE WITH AGENCY REPORTS At a major international defense exhibition in the United Arab Emirates this week, tucked away in a distant corner, a large purple structure featuring Russia’s name has been erected far from the sight of most visitors. The biennial International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi is […]
Emerging-market currencies with strong links to the US economy are set to outperform in the wake of a hawkish Federal Reserve, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The US is more likely than other developed-market peers to avoid a recession and the dollar’s strength may continue for some time, strategists including Kamakshya Trivedi wrote in […]
On Monday, the US and a coalition of partners accused China of a global cyber hacking campaign including contract hackers, blaming a big Microsoft attack revealed earlier this year on actors operating on Beijing’s behalf. The United States is joined by NATO, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Canada in […]
The United States and China, on Tuesday, engaged in war of words over the COVID-19 pandemic at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Donald Trump, in his pre-recorded video message, referred to coronavirus as “China virus” Trump maintained that China and the World Health Organisation (WHO) deliberately lied to the rest of the world […]