International

Feb
17
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
US Freezes Assets Of Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, ISIL Links (See Names)

US Freezes Assets Of Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, ISIL Links (See Names)

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, Security, World News
US Freezes Assets Of Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, ISIL Links (See Names) The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians on suspicion of having ties to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIL, and Boko Haram. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the US Treasury published a more than 3,000-page report over the weekend that included those who had been sanctioned for offences relating to cybercrime and other security risks. The announcement follows the US Congress’s recent proposals to freeze assets and bar visas for Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor…
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Feb
09
2026
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US Africa Command Visits President Tinubu In Abuja

US Africa Command Visits President Tinubu In Abuja

FGN, Foreign Affairs, International, Security
US Africa Command Visits President Tinubu In Abuja A high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday, in what appears to be a sign of strengthened bilateral ties on security and regional stability. The meeting featured key U.S. military and diplomatic figures, including Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern; AFRICOM Commander, General Dagvin Anderson; Senior Foreign Policy Adviser to AFRICOM, Ambassador Peter Vrooman; and Command Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield, the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of AFRICOM. Special Assistant…
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Feb
06
2026
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‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast

‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, Religion
‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C on Thursday. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the faith-based gathering, which was attended by political and civic leaders from across the world. His comments highlighted Mrs Tinubu’s influence and stature, drawing applause from the audience. In his address, Trump recognised the Nigerian First Lady’s role as a pastor in one of Nigeria’s largest churches and referenced her pastoral background.…
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Feb
06
2026
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No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria- Defence Headquarters

No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria- Defence Headquarters

Abuja, Armed Forces, FGN, International
No US Troops Deployed In Nigeria – Defence Headquarters The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said there is no truth in reports claiming that United States troops have been deployed in Nigeria. DHQ maintained that Nigeria has a long-standing and structured security partnership and cooperation with the United States, rooted in mutual respect and focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism and transnational threats. Director, Defence Information, Major General Somaila Uba, who made this known, said all engagements are conducted in full respect of Nigeria’s…
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Jan
22
2026
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US Poised To Exit World Health Organization

US Poised To Exit World Health Organization

International, News Flash, World News
US Poised To Exit World Health Organization The United States (U.S.) is due to officially leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025, despite legal requirements to clear outstanding dues and growing concerns over the impact on U.S. and global health. The exit comes after Trump gave formal notice on his first day in office in 2025, triggering a one-year withdrawal process under U.S. law. That law also requires Washington to pay about $260 million in unpaid fees before leaving, a condition the WHO says has not been met.…
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Jan
13
2026
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U.S Court Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer From Representing Venezuela’s Deposed President

U.S Court Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer From Representing Venezuela’s Deposed President

Human Rights, International, News Flash, World News
U.S. Court Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer From Representing Venezuela’s Deposed President A federal judge in Manhattan has barred Bruce Fein from representing Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolás Maduro, after finding that Mr Fein was never authorised by the defendant to act on his behalf. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein said Mr Fein lacked the right to appear for Mr Maduro because he had not been hired by the Venezuelan leader. Mr Fein, a lawyer for Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned Nigerian leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. Mr Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism in 2025. He had been…
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Jan
13
2026
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Nigeria Signs Economic Agreement With UAE, To Co-Host Investopia

Nigeria Signs Economic Agreement With UAE, To Co-Host Investopia

FGN, International, World News
Nigeria Signs Economic Agreement With UAE, To Co-host Investopia President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. He made this announcement at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), on the sidelines of which Nigeria also concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE to deepen trade and cooperation in renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and digital trade. Present at the signing of the agreement were President Tinubu, President of the United Arab Emirates,…
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Jan
13
2026
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U.S.A Delivers ‘Critical’ Military supplies To Nigeria, Reaffirm Security Partnership

U.S.A Delivers ‘Critical’ Military supplies To Nigeria, Reaffirm Security Partnership

World News, International, News Flash
US Delivers ‘Critical’ Military Supplies To Nigeria, Reaffirm Security Partnership The United States forces have delivered “critical military supplies” to Nigeria, with the handover taking place in Abuja. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which said the delivery was part of ongoing cooperation between both countries. “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja,” the command wrote. According to AFRICOM, the delivery “supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership.” The post, which also tagged the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, @USinNigeria, underscores continued…
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Jan
08
2026
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‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words

‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words

Education, International, News Flash
‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words The global recognition of Nigerian culture has taken another remarkable leap as the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially adds 24 Nigerian and West African words and expressions to its ever-expanding lexicon. This milestone reflects the growing influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and indigenous expressions in global communication, pop culture, literature, and digital spaces. Nigeria’s Linguistic Influence Goes GlobalIn a statement cited by PREMIUM TIMES, the OED confirmed that the newly added words originate mainly from Nigeria and Ghana, the two largest English-speaking nations in West…
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Jan
08
2026
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FULL LIST: Countries Trump Sent Warnings To After Venezuela Strike

FULL LIST: Countries Trump Sent Warnings To After Venezuela Strike

News Flash, International, World News
FULL LIST: Countries Trump Sent Warnings To After Venezuela Strike After the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces at the weekend, President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration have issued a series of warnings directed at several governments. Trump said on Sunday that the United States was focused on ensuring neighboring countries were “viable and successful,” adding that oil resources should be allowed to flow freely. He also declared that “American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again.” Below is a breakdown of Trump’s remarks over the past two days and how…
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