Nigeria: Nigeria Is Still Losing the Narrative War, and It Should Concern Us All

...Nigeria must urgently rebuild its diplomatic machinery but not as a political patronage and bureaucratic exercise, but as a strategic imperative. Ambassadors must have… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Joins AU, Jordan, Others to Reject Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

In a statement on Saturday, Nigeria said it "unequivocally" supports the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. Read more »

Nigeria: No Civilian Casualties Recorded So Far From U.S. Strike - Sokoto Govt

The state government in a statement says the operations targeted terrorist strongholds within the Tangaza Local Government Area. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Airstrike in Sokoto Definitely Hit Terrorists - Council Chair

The precision airstrike conducted has targeted key terrorist transit routes along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border in Sokoto State. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Africom Says Many Terrorists Killed in Sokoto Bombing

In a statement posted on its website, AFRICOM said the 25 December operation was in coordination with Nigerian authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Explains Role in U.S. Air Strikes Targeting Terrorists

"The strikes followed credible intelligence and careful operational planning aimed at degrading the operational capabilities of the terrorists while minimising collateral damage." Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Backs U.S. Strikes Against Militants, But Says They Were to Protect People of All Faiths

The United States carried out air and naval strikes on Islamic State-linked targets in northwestern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Announces Date for Suspension of Visa Issuance to Nigerians, Others

The new restriction bars entry for Nigerians seeking to enter the US as green card holders, or on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas. Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Recalls U.S. Ambassadors From Nigeria, 29 Other Countries

Africa is the most affected continent, with US ambassadors from 15 countries recalled. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Honours Outstanding Mandela Washington Fellows From Nigeria

The US Mission in Nigeria also hosted "54 talented young Nigerian professionals who completed the prestigious 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for Young African Leaders… Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Lists Alleged Rights Abuses During Buhari's Presidency

Amnesty International said "gross human rights violations" occurred during Mr Buhari's tenure between 2015 and 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Imposes Partial Travel Ban On Nigerians, Suspends Entry for Several Visa Categories

The White House announced the new restrictions in a statement published on its website on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: While Trump Threatens, Attacks Nigeria, American Officials, Agencies Partner With Nigerian Counterparts

The US President, in late October, declared Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern' over allegations of Christian genocide. Read more »

Nigeria: Idoma Youths Protest Exclusion As US Congress Delegation Visits Only Tiv Communities in Benue

The US delegation, which met internally displaced persons (IDPs), religious leaders and traditional authorities in Tiv-dominated areas earlier in the week, did not extend its visit… Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Denies Holding Amnesty International Staff Members Hostage in Abuja

ICPC said its operatives never attacked or invaded the office of Amnesty International in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, Benin Seek Ecowas Force Overhaul to Protect Democracy

Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Bakari, made this known at a ministerial briefing in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Investing in Planetary Health Would Deliver Higher GDP, Fewer Deaths, Less Poverty - UN Report

Environmental degradation claiming millions of lives, costing trillions annually. Read more »

Nigeria: Nivea Offers Nigerians Chance to Watch Real Madrid At Bernabéu

The offer stems from the company's long-standing partnership with Real Madrid, recently extended for another five years Read more »

Nigeria: US Lawmaker, Who Made Christian Genocide Claims Against Nigeria, Holds 'Productive' Meeting With Ribadu, Others

On Monday, Mr Moore wrote on X that "There were concrete steps and actions discussed at length" with Mr Ribadu and other Nigerian officials. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Delegation Arrives Nigeria, Meets Ribadu On Strategic Security Partnership

Sunday's visit by the US congressional team signals continued high-level engagement and Washington's growing interest in Nigeria's internal security dynamics. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. to Deny Visas to Applicants Who Worked in Fact-Checking, Content Moderation

The memo also ordered consular officers to examine the LinkedIn profiles and resumes of H-1B visa applicants. Read more »

Tanzania: ICC Asked to Investigate Mass Killings, Human Rights Violations in Tanzania

The lawyers alleged that security forces deployed across protest sites with orders to suppress demonstrations by any means necessary. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. to Impose Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Responsible for 'Anti-Christian' Violence

The US government said policy was being implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Ac Read more »

Nigeria: Measles Deaths Fall 88% Since 2000, but Global Cases Surge - WHO

The report shows that about 95,000 people, most of them children under the age of five, died from measles in 2024. Read more »

Africa: Trump Threatens to Suspend Immigration From 'Third World' Countries

In a statement shared on Truth Social on Friday, Mr Trump portrayed the US as in decline due to uncontrolled migration. Read more »