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U.S begins visa ban on religious freedom violators in Nigeria

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US begins visa ban

The United States has begun enforcing visa restrictions on individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria, signaling a tougher posture from Washington over allegations of persecution.  U.S Principal Adviser for global religious freedom, Mark Walker, confirmed that the policy, first announced in December by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is now being implemented, targeting individuals who “knowingly direct, authorise, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom”. Rubio had framed the measure as part of what he described as decisive action against “atrocities and violence against Christians”…

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“US threats against Iran’s population unacceptable” – Pope Leo

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Pope Leo on US Iran's threats

Pope Leo has said that threats ​against the population of Iran are “unacceptable,” in an unusual appeal hours ‌after U.S. President, Donald Trump said “a whole civilization will die tonight”, in a social media post that shocked world leaders. The Pope, who has ​emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war, yesterday said: “Today, as we all know, there was this threat against the entire ​people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable”. “There are certainly issues ⁠here of international law, but even more than that, it is a…

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Terrorism: US deploys drones, troops to Nigeria for intelligence support

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US deploys drones, troops

The United States has deployed several MQ-9 drones and around 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in the fight against Islamist militants, US and Nigerian officials told Reuters news agency. According to US officials, the troops are not embedded with Nigerian frontline units, and the drones are strictly focused on intelligence-gathering, with no airstrikes being conducted. Previously, the US operated a $100 million drone base in neighbouring Niger, with roughly 1,000 troops monitoring militant activity across the Sahel. The facility was closed in 2024 after Niger’s military government ordered US…

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Muslim group accuses US, Israel of backing separatism in Nigeria

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Muslim group accusesUS, Israel

…Warns of civil war risk The Executive Chairman of the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Disu Kamor, has alleged that the United States and Israel are pursuing a “divide and conquer” strategy aimed at destabilizing Nigeria by exploiting ethnic and religious tensions. In a strongly-worded opinion article published yesterday, Kamor argued that foreign powers are increasingly amplifying separatist narratives and misinformation that could deepen divisions in the country and potentially trigger widespread conflict. Central to the argument is the role of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group banned…

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U.S. Embassy, Abuja issues terror threat alert for its citizens 

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U.S. Embassy issues terror alert

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert warning of a potential terrorist threat against U.S. diplomatic facilities and affiliated schools across Nigeria. The advisory, released on March 9, 2026, urged Americans in the country to heighten vigilance and take precautionary measures. According to the alert, possible targets include the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, the Consulate in Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated educational institutions. While no specific locations or groups were named, the embassy recommended varying travel routes and schedules, remaining aware of surroundings, avoiding predictable patterns, and reviewing security…

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“U.S. may remove you” – Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu

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Primate Ayodele to Tinubu

…Says Trump not working in Nigeria’s interest Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that the United States government under President Donald Trump is not acting in Nigeria’s best interest, and may eventually attempt to see Tinubu removed from office.  Ayodele made this claim in a statement released yesterday, through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, in Nigeria. According to him, Trump’s engagement with Nigeria is not genuinely supportive but is instead aimed at undermining Tinubu’s administration. …

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M’East war pushes Ɗangote petrol price to ₦874

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Dangote petrol price

…Marketers project ₦1,000 per litre Escalating conflict between Iran, United States and Israel has triggered a fresh petrol price hike in Nigeria, with marketers projecting pump prices could hit ₦1,000 per litre. Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery on Monday raised its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price by ₦100 to ₦874 per litre from ₦774, citing volatility in global crude oil markets and rising replacement costs. The price surge followed attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed crude prices…

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‘Nigeria supplied 52% of Africa’s oil to U.S in 2025’’  – Report

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Nigeria supplied Africa’s oil2

Nigeria accounted for about 52 percent of Africa’s crude oil exports to the United States (U.S) in 2025, latest data from the US Census Bureau have shown. Figures from the US International Trade in Goods and Services report indicate that total American crude imports from Africa stood at 89.371 million barrels in 2025, down from 103.7 million barrels in 2024. This represents a decline of 14.26 million barrels or 13.8 percent. Of the 89.371 million barrels imported from Africa in 2025, Nigeria supplied 46.618 million barrels, compared to 50.793 million…

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

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Iran vows US, Israel

…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…

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“No power or political intimidation can make us relinquish Shari’ah practice in Nigeria” – Islamic Council to US

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Islamic Council to US

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has rejected a proposal from US lawmakers on Shari’ah practice in the country.  Shari’ah is regarded as the religious, moral, and legal framework of Islam, operating alongside statutory and customary law in Nigeria in 12 northern states after its adoption as a main body of civil and criminal law in 1999. Speaking in an issued statement, SCSN Secretary General, Nafi’u Ahmad, rebutted US lawmakers’ report for the repeal of Shar”iah law in Nigeria,  saying Sharia constitutes a comprehensive way of life for…

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