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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel at the Bauchi Airfield to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria in training and intelligence-sharing operations.In a statement on Monday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the deployment followed formal engagements between Nigerian and US defence officials.HeContinueContinue reading “DHQ confirms arrival of 100 US military personnel”

The United States government has frozen the assets and properties of several Nigerians accused of links to the Islamic sects Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).The US authorities also sanctioned some individuals and organisations over alleged cybercrime-related offences and other security threats.The action was detailed in a 3,000-page documentContinueContinue reading “US freezes assets, properties of Nigerians linked to Ansaru, Boko Haram, others”

A political storm has erupted in Nigeria as lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives introduce legislation alleging that illegal Chinese mining operations in Nigeria are financing armed militias, including Fulani ethnic militias, by paying protection money that fuels violence and destabilises communities.On 12 February 2026, Republican members of the US House, including RepresentativesContinueContinue reading “US lawmakers accuse Chinese miners of financing Fulani militias in Nigeria”

During a parliamentary hearing at the United Nations in New York, Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Nigeria, urged the international community not to forget the generational grievances that have troubled Nigeria since 1914 and have consistently contributed to security challenges. Ibrahim noted that the colonial authorities failed to adequately address insecurity; for instance, in 1960, justContinueContinue reading “Generational grievances, root of Nigeria’s insecurity – Jimoh Ibrahim tells UN Parliament”

The United States says 18 newly listed Nigerians on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register are scheduled for deportation.The United States Department of Homeland Security announced the planned deportation on Monday on its website.The latest plans will bring the total number of Nigerians scheduled for removal to 97.This is coming barely one week after it was reportedContinueContinue reading “US to deport 18 Nigerians over criminal records”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first such diplomatic engagement by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.The visit, scheduled to commence on March 18, follows an official invitation extended to President Tinubu by King Charles III, who will host the Nigerian leaderContinueContinue reading “Tinubu set for landmark UK state visit after 37-year break”

The United States Department of Homeland Security is set to deport 79 Nigerians named on its ‘worst-of-the-worst’ criminal list.The detainees, most of whom are ex-convicts, were arrested by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of crackdown initiated under the Trump administration.Information on the DHS website disclosed that the 79 Nigerians were convicted forContinueContinue reading “US to deport 79 Nigerians on criminal lists”

In what officials described as a decisive crackdown on cross-border cybercrime syndicates, the Chinese authorities have executed 11 individuals convicted for their roles in large-scale scam, fraud and criminal operations run from Myanmar, The executions followed the conclusion of lengthy judicial proceedings in which the convicted persons were found guilty of multiple serious offences, includingContinueContinue reading “China executes 11 convicts over scam, cyber-crime, others”

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, on Tuesday in Ankara, said his country targets a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, adding that discussions to actualise this have already commenced. Erdogan stated this during a joint press briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nigerian President’s State Visit.At present, the tradeContinueContinue reading “Turkey targeting $5bn trade with Nigeria – Erdogan”

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Turkey, the Presidency has announced.This is contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Sunday in Abuja.The visit aims to strengthen the longstanding cordial relationsContinueContinue reading “Tinubu set to depart Abuja for Turkey”