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M’East War: Iran vows ‘lessons’ for US, Israel

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Gulf States, Nigeria, Pope demand restraint A major military confrontation has erupted in the Middle-East after the United States (U.S) and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile attacks across the Gulf and drawing urgent appeals for restraint from world leaders, including Pope Leo XIV. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that American forces were engaged in a “major combat operation” aimed at eliminating what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime. The offensive, reportedly months in planning, was carried out in coordination with Israeli…

Israel strikes Iran, Tehran fires back

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Trump vows to ‘annihilate’ military assets, Tensions in the Middle-East spiralled dramatically yesterday, as Israel launched what it described as a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran, triggering swift retaliation from Tehran and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, confirmed that Israeli forces carried out coordinated strikes on Iranian targets in the early hours of Saturday. Following the operation, the Israeli government declared a nationwide state of emergency amid concerns of imminent retaliation. Authorities warned that Iran could respond with drones and ballistic missiles, prompting…

Tinubu to pay State visit to UK, meet King Charles

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a historic State Visit to the United Kingdom (UK) later this month, following an invitation from King Charles III. Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, will be received at Windsor Castle, west of London, on March 18-19 by Charles and Queen Camilla, the Buckingham palace has said. The British Royal Family confirmed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday. “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi…

Trump declares himself Acting President of Venezuela

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

United States (U.S) President, Donald Trump, has claimed the role of “Acting President of Venezuela”. This was revealed yesterday, in a post shared on his Truth Social account. The post included an image styled like a Wikipedia entry, showing him as both the 45th and 47th President of the United States and now in charge of Venezuela starting January 2026. The image also displayed his official portrait and the name of his U.S. vice president, JD Vance. This declaration came after Trump previously said the United States would oversee Venezuela…

Trump warns of more US strikes in Nigeria over killings

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump signalled that the US could undertake multiple military strikes in Nigeria if violence against Christians persists. Trump, asked whether the December 25 military operation against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria marked the start of a broader campaign, said, “I’d love to make it a one-time strike… but if they continue to kill Christians, it will be a many-time strike.” The US strike, which Washington described as targeting Islamic State affiliates at the…

Trump’s US invades Venezuela, captures President

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

…To face narco-terrorism indictment Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the United States on sweeping criminal charges, including narco-terrorism, the US Attorney-General, Pam Bondi, said yesterday. Bondi disclosed that the indictments were filed at the US District Court for the Southern District of New York and include charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices against the United States. In a statement posted on the social media platform…

Niger Republic issues total visa ban on US citizens

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 Aminu Imam

In a major diplomatic shift, Niger has announced a complete ban on visas for all American citizens, citing “diplomatic reciprocity” in response to what it calls unfriendly US policies toward Nigerien nationals. The indefinite entry restriction applies to all visa categories and could impact humanitarian operations, business travel, and security cooperation in the strategically important Sahel region. Niamey officials framed this as an assertion of sovereignty and equality in international relations. This move marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Niger and Washington, following the West African nation’s recent political…

US stops Green Card, citizenship applications for Nigerians

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

The United States (U.S) has placed a temporary halt on Green Card and citizenship applications linked to Nigerians. This action follows a new expansion of Washington’s immigration restrictions and affects several other countries recently added to a broader travel control policy. The suspension targets legal immigration filings, including applications for permanent residency and naturalisation. Many of those affected are Nigerians already living in the United States who were in the process of adjusting their status or applying to become citizens. Under the new directive, immigration authorities have stopped processing petitions…

Terrorism, security risks: US imposes partial travel ban on Nigerians

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Suspends key visa categories The United States (U.S) government has announced fresh travel restrictions on Nigerians, escalating diplomatic strain between Washington and Abuja, amid renewed security concerns and allegations of persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Under the new policy approved by President Donald Trump’s administration, Nigerian nationals are barred from entering the US as immigrants or as non-immigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M and J visas. The suspension affects travel for business, tourism, academic studies, vocational training and exchange programmes. The White House confirmed the decision in a proclamation…

Benin Republic foils coup bid from renegade soldiers

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

..As loyalist forces regain control Republic of Benin’s government says it has thwarted an attempted coup after a group of soldiers briefly seized the national television station on Sunday and proclaimed the ouster of President Patrice Talon. Foreign Minister, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, confirmed that the mutineers managed to overrun state TV for a short period before loyalist troops and national guards reasserted control. “There is an attempt, but the situation is under control”, Bakari told Reuters. “It’s a small group of military. A large part of the army is still…