The Defence Headquarters has announced that 200 United States troops will be deployed to Nigeria in a non-combat, advisory capacity at the invitation of the Federal Government. Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said the deployment follows recommendations made by the US–Nigeria Joint Working Group and is intended to strengthen technical and training…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says it was welcoming for the United States (U.S) Government to decide to help Nigeria fight and end killings and insecurity in the country. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a keynote address at the opening of the association’s Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council meeting in Jos on…
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment into its oil and gas sector, with the government pledging competitive incentives and policy stability to win back companies that had previously withdrawn from the market. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), made the remarks in Abuja on Friday during talks with…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has dismissed concerns raised by a recent United States Embassy travel advisory, asserting that Abuja remains safe and secure for residents, travellers, and foreign nationals. The assurance was delivered on Monday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in a statement responding to the US Embassy’s restriction on…
Donald Trump is billed to take the oath of office today and return the White House, an office he left four years ago in chaotic fashion when he struggled to concede defeat after he was defeated by the outgoing President Joe Biden. However, a determined Republican Trump came back and swept to victory in the…
TikTok has gone offline in the United States just hours before a new law banning the platform was set to take effect, leaving millions of users without access to the popular video-sharing app. A message displayed on the app informed users in the US that the ban had been enacted, stating, “You can’t use TikTok…
The United States and Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to repatriate $53 million in funds linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The agreement was formalized in Abuja, marking another milestone in efforts to recover stolen assets. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN),…
Americans will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a PGA of America program that gives each player a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 to distribute to charity. The $500,000 directed to each of the 12 players and the captain is an increase from the $200,000 — strictly for charity…
As truce talks intensified, exchanges of cross-border fire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah have also increased, with Israel reporting around 250 projectiles launched at its territory on Sunday alone. Israel’s security cabinet was due to meet Tuesday to vote on a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, an official said, while…
The United States has closed its embassy in Kiev amid concerns over a potential Russian attack. The embassy said in a post on Wednesday it “has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20.” “Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed…
