Missile Debris Hits Busy Street in Qatar as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Panic gripped residents in Qatar after missile debris crashed into a crowded street, sending civilians fleeing for safety amid escalating military tensions across the Middle East following retaliatory strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Dramatic footage circulating on social media captured the moment chunks of debris fell from the sky into a populated […]
US Sends Ground Troops to Nigeria Amid Security Cooperation
The United States has confirmed that it has deployed a small team of ground troops to Nigeria, marking a rare acknowledgement of US military presence in the country. The announcement was made by General Dagvin Anderson, the head of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), during a press briefing on Tuesday. According to General Anderson, the […]
U.S. Group Condemns Anambra Governor Over Onitsha Market Closure
A United States-based advocacy group has criticised the Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, over the recent closure of Onitsha’s main commercial district, warning that it could seek international action against him. The Rising Sun Foundation, working with a coalition supporting Biafra self-determination, described the one-week blockade of Onitsha’s business area as excessive and harmful to […]
Again, US Urges Nigeria to Protect Christians After Mass Abduction in Kaduna
The United States has called on Nigeria to take stronger action to protect Christian communities following the abduction of more than 170 worshippers in Kaduna State, an incident that has heightened concerns over insecurity and religious violence. The worshippers were kidnapped during church services in Kajuru Local Government Area on 18 January. Initial reports of […]
Nigeria Defence Minister Explains Absence of Remains After US Airstrikes
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has explained why no physical remains were recovered following recent United States airstrikes on terrorist targets in the north-western state of Sokoto, saying the weapons used left no visible traces. Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television, Gen Musa said the militants were neutralised with […]
US Designates Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon as Terrorist Organisations
The United States has formally designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as terrorist organisations, tightening sanctions against the Islamist movement across the Middle East. In a statement on Tuesday, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio said the decision followed a directive from President Donald Trump to dismantle what Washington describes […]
US Resumes Surveillance in Nigeria After Christmas Day Airstrikes
The United States United Stateshas resumed intelligence and surveillance operations in Nigeria after launching airstrikes against Islamic State-linked militants in Sokoto State on Christmas Day. According to flight tracking data shared by terrorism analyst Brant Philip, a Gulfstream V aircraft, often modified for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, flew over Borno State on Saturday. The […]
Benue Tribal Leaders Commend US Air Strikes, Urge Expansion to North-East, Middle Belt
Tribal leaders in Nigeria’s Benue State have praised US President Donald Trump for authorising air strikes against armed groups in the country’s North-West, and have called for the operation to be expanded to other violence-hit regions. The United States conducted an air strike on militant positions in Sokoto State on Christmas Day, targeting Islamic State-linked […]
US Clarifies Reasons Behind New Visa Restrictions on Nigerians
The United States has clarified the reasons behind recent visa restrictions affecting Nigerians, saying the measures are part of broader security procedures and are not intended to single out or punish Nigerian citizens. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday during the visit of a United States Congressional Delegation, the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, said […]
Tyla Tops US Afrobeats Charts for Second Consecutive Year
South African singer Tyla has been named the top Afrobeats artist in the United States for 2025, marking her second consecutive year at the summit of Billboard’s year-end Afrobeats chart. Billboard credited Tyla’s success to her prolific output, including 11 chart entries in 2025. Highlights include her collaboration “Dynamite” with Nigerian superstar Wizkid, which reached […]