Tag: US Embassy in Abuja

Security Concerns: US Embassy cancels FCT visa appointments

Aminu Imam
US Embassy on Abuja visa2

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments earlier scheduled for yesterday in Abuja because of security concerns connected to possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The embassy, which announced the development in a statement issued yesterday, explained that the decision was taken to protect both visa applicants and embassy staff. “Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026”, the statement said. Although the embassy did not explain the nature…

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PDP members stage protest at US embassy in Abuja

Aminu Imam
PDP members stage protest

Some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have staged a peaceful protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja. The protesters, who stormed the embassy yesterday, are seeking the support of the international community to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy and prevent the country from sliding toward a one-party system. They are also submitting protest letters to the US Embassy, the European Union (EU) complex, and the Ministry of Justice. Photos circulating online show demonstrators carrying placards with inscriptions reading: “Fix PDP, fix Nigeria, save our democracy”; “Stop party opposition intimidation”,…

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Yuletide: ‘Crime is endemic in Nigeria US cautions its citizens on travelling

Aminu Imam

The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate-General in Lagos have asked Americans to exercise caution while traveling or residing in Nigeria during the holidays. In a holiday security advisory posted on the embassy, it gave the warning against the background that crime is relatively higher during the festive periods. It said crime is endemic in the country, asking its citizens to stay alert at all times and asked its citizens to be wary of public places including airports, places of worship, shopping centres and markets where it said westerners are…

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