adminCourt remands Brazil-based Nigerian businessman over ‘importation of cocaine’
The federal high court in Lagos has remanded Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu, a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, over the alleged importation of 6.1 kilograms of cocaine. Ikechukwu was arraigned on Friday…
US Resumes Strikes On Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz
The United States said Sunday it had carried out air strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, its first attacks on…
Two Nigerians extradited to US over schemes linked to teenagers’ deaths
Two Nigerians have been extradited to the United States to face federal prosecution over alleged financially motivated sextortion schemes targeting American minors. The suspects, Adebola Festus Adekunle, 26, and…
Iran denies asking US not to strike, says Trump lied
Iran’s Mehr news agency on Sunday denied President Donald Trump’s claim that the Islamic republic asked the United States to refrain from conducting new strikes. Citing military officials, the…
Full List: US places 23 countries on highest ‘Do Not Travel’ alert
The United States Department of State has updated its global travel guidance, placing 23 countries under its highest travel warning, Level 4, advising American citizens not to visit…
US strikes Iran, vows to reimpose naval blockade
The United States launched on Tuesday a fresh wave of strikes on Iran and President Donald Trump vowed to reimpose a naval blockade, prompting Tehran to respond with attacks…
Trump says US agrees to more Iran talks but ceasefire ‘over’
President Donald Trump said Friday the United States has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran but reiterated that the ceasefire between the two countries is finished. “Iran has asked…
US publishes names, photos of 124 Nigerians to be deported for crimes
The United States has announced an updated deportation list featuring 124 Nigerians. This was disclosed in a statement on the website of the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday.…
US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait
The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping…
How US is using cash, threats to dump migrants in Africa — Report
It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from all over the world to various corners of…
M-East war: US lifts Iranian ports’ blockade as deal comes into force
United States yesterday said it has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz, after both countries signed the initial peace deal aimed ending the over…
Peace Deal: US To Release $12bn In Frozen Assets To Iran
The United States will release $12 billion in frozen assets to Iran before the start of negotiations, Mehr news agency reported on Monday, quoting a 14-point memorandum of understanding…
US to track health data, increase surveillance under $2bn deal with Nigeria
The US state department says the $2 billion agreement between Nigeria and the United States includes plans to monitor data and increase health surveillance to enable prompt response to…
US threatens renewed war as Iran deal remains elusive
The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red…
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire over past 48 hours
Iran’s foreign ministry on Tuesday accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire during the past 48 hours in the southern coastal province of Hormozgan, without specifying the…
