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Fani-Kayode presents Letter of Credence to Ramaphosa, formally assumes duty as ambassador

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has presented his Letter of Credence to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, marking the official commencement of... Read More


US revokes over 6,000 visas in its birth tourism crackdown

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The US government is doubling down on its immigration control, with the State Department revoking over 6,000 visas belonging to foreigners engaged in or facilitating birth tourism.... Read More


Nigeria, EU sign deal to facilitate return of illegal migrants

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Nigerian government has signed a readmission agreement with the European Union (EU,) which would facilitate the return of Nigerians living illegally in EU member states. The M... Read More


US House Committee to review Nigeria's response to attacks on Christians

Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- The US House Subcommittee on Africa will hold a congressional hearing on Thursday to review the efforts of the Nigerian government to protect Christians from terrorists in the last... Read More


66 soldiers sentenced to death in Congo

Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- Some 66 soldiers have been sentenced to death for cowardice, mutiny, and failure to obey orders in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Goma Garrison Military Court handed down t... Read More


France blames Iran for cyberattacks on supermarket fridges

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- France has accused Iran of being behind cyberattacks targeting refrigeration units in supermarkets across the country last month. It linked the attacks, which raised the temperatu... Read More


Trump says Iran war 'effectively over'

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- US President Donald Trump has declared war on Iran "effectively over" and played down concerns about escalating the war. He said Tuesday at a White House Conference that there was... Read More


US lawmaker who made Christian genocide claim against Nigeria re-elected to Congress

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Republican Congressman Riley Moore, who made repeated claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, won re-election to the US House of Representatives in the Midterms. Mr Moore defeate... Read More


US offers $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear programme

Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- The US is offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for any Iranian who provides useful information on Iran's nuclear programme The Central Command announced t... Read More


14 Nigerian-Americans secure victories in US midterm elections

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Tuesday's US midterm elections saw Nigerian-Americans win state legislative seats nationwide. Some Nigerians also won local government positions. Nigerians in Diaspora Commission ... Read More