Tag: Nigeria
Nigerians Divided Over U.S. Military Intervention Amid Rising Insecurity.
ABUJA — As violence continues to plague parts of Nigeria, the question of whether the United States should intervene militarily has sparked intense debate...
Tinubu Finalizing Ambassadorial Appointments Amid U.S.-Nigeria Diplomatic Strain.
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu is preparing to finalize the appointment of ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions, ending a prolonged diplomatic vacuum that...
“We Never Seized the Passport”: Immigration Service Denies Allegation by Nigerian...
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that officers unlawfully withheld her passport and attempted to...
The Risk of Escalation: U.S., Nigeria, and the Shadow of China...
WASHINGTON (FN) — As tensions mount over possible U.S. military intervention in Nigeria, U.S. military analysts point to the ways in which carrier‑based strike...
From Visa Reform to Cultural Reach—Germany’s Deepening Grip on Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (FN) — Germany’s new Consul General in Lagos, Daniel Krull, has pledged to strengthen bilateral ties with Nigeria, focusing on economic, cultural...
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Joins APC, Shifting South-South Political Landscape.
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has left the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress...
Chad Shuts Border with Nigeria Amid Rumors of U.S. Military Invasion.
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — The Chadian government has ordered the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security threats linked to rumored U.S....
Nigeria Acknowledges Limits in Repelling U.S. Attack, Calls for Diplomacy.
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Nigerian defense officials have acknowledged that the country lacks the capacity to repel a direct military assault from the United...
Akpabio Refutes Social Media Post Targeting Trump Over Christian Killings
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Nigeria’s Senate President Godswill Akpabio has distanced himself from a widely circulated social media post that appeared to ridicule U.S....
Breaking News:Trump Slams Nigeria with Aid Freeze, Threatens Military Action over...
ABUJA, Nigeria — U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of Nigeria, accusing its government of enabling religious persecution and threatening military intervention...
