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January 13, 2026

Nigeria ranks higher, moves up from 103 to 89 in 2026 Henley Passport Index

Nigerian passport holders can visit 44 nations without a visa.

Nigerian passports
January 13, 2026

Uganda again shuts Internet ahead of presidential election

President Yoweri Museveni and 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly called Bobi Wine, are the candidates for the election.

January 13, 2026

Insecurity: Trump sends heavy artillery to Nigeria

U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja,” thevU.S. Africa Command said on Tuesday.

Nigerian and United States flag (Credit: Guardian)
January 13, 2026

U.S. court bars Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer from representing Venezuela’s Maduro

“I confirmed with Mr Maduro that he does not know Mr Fein and has not communicated with Mr Fein, much less retained him,” Mr Pollack stated.

Bruce Fein
January 12, 2026

Trump ally Joe Lonsdale invests in Nigerian drone startup Terrahaptix

Mr Nwachukwu said Terrahaptix secured $11.7 million in a funding round led by 8VC, a company founded by Mr Lonsdale.

Joe Lonsdale, Terrahaptix
January 12, 2026

Malami’s money laundering investigation by EFCC started under Rasheed Bawa: Olukoyede

Mr Olukoyede rebuffed Mr Malami’s assertion that he was being “persecuted”.

January 12, 2026

Trump mulls removing ExxonMobil from Venezuela’s oil plans

“I’d probably be inclined to keep Exxon out. I didn’t like their response. They’re playing too cute,” Mr Trump said to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday.

Trump’s meeting with U.S. oil executives
January 7, 2026

Nigerian travellers, others must pay $15,000 visa bond to enter U.S.: Trump Govt

The U.S. Department of State has mandated that Nigerians seeking a B1 or B2 visa post a bond of between $5,000 and $15,000.

Donald Trump
January 7, 2026

Trump says U.S. to receive 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela

President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela will surrender about 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

Oil rig
January 6, 2026

U.S. issuing special visas to Nigerian OnlyFans models, others for ‘extraordinary’ skills

The lawyers said influencer gigs and brand ambassadorial deals could pass as endorsement of one’s skills.

U.S. Visa