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US Embassy asks staff to leave Israel amid plans to attack Iran

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- Amid rising tension over a possible attack on Iran, the United States Embassy in Israel has asked its non-emergency workers and families of workers to leave Israel. An email from ... Read More


Court hears recording of Diezani Alison-Madueke's heated exchanges with oil contractors who bribed her

Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- The UK Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday heard audio recordings of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke allegedly confronting two oil tycoons from whom she is a... Read More


Nigerian govt denies US Congress' claim of Christian persecution

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Nigerian government has said it does not have an official policy that permits religious violence or targeted attacks against a religious group. In a statement issued on Tuesda... Read More


US Congress report restates claim of persecution of Nigerian Christians

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- A US Congress report has called for a comprehensive security cooperation to protect Nigerian Christians from terrorists, doubling down on the false claim by US officials of Christi... Read More


Trump reportedly considers initial strikes to compel Iran into nuclear deal

Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- US President Donald Trump is considering carrying out an initial strike against Iran to compel its leaders to give up their nuclear ambitions and reach an agreement. The New York ... Read More


Terrorism Financing: Top US official to visit Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- A top US official, Jonathan Burke, will be visiting Nigeria to discuss strengthening security cooperation and countering terrorism financing with the Nigerian government. Mr Burke... Read More


#Abujadecides2026: Wike orders traders to close up while observing poll

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The FCT Minister, Wike Nyesom, ordered traders on Lagos Street, Garki 2, Abuja, to shut down business for the day during the local elections in the federal capital on Saturday. Mr... Read More


#FCTDecides2026: INEC chair reassures voters of e-transmission of results to IReV

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that their votes will count in... Read More


Nigeria, EU leaders meet, pledge to collaborate on security, other areas

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The Nigerian government plans to collaborate with the European Union to strengthen its maritime and cybersecurity capabilities as part of efforts to enhance stability and growth in... Read More


Iran writes UN over Trump's threat to attack

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- Iran has called on the United Nations to condemn President Donald Trump's recent threat to attack Iran, warning that it would respond "decisively" to any military aggression. Iran... Read More