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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
January 6, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader willing to share Nobel Prize with Trump after report indicates U.S. president was angry over it

“She doesn’t have the support within, or the respect within, the country,” Mr Trump said on Saturday.

Trump and Maria Corina Machado.
January 5, 2026

Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, drops out of governorship race amid fraud scandal

Mr Walz had announced his third re-election bid in September 2025 but backtracked on Monday, stressing he could no longer contest.

Governor Tim Walz
January 5, 2026

Maduro: After Trump’s ‘second strike’ threat, Venezuelan acting President Rodríguez urges U.S. ‘collaboration’

“We invite the U.S. government to collaborate with us on an agenda of cooperation oriented towards shared development within the framework of international law,” said Ms Rodriguez.

President Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez
January 5, 2026

U.S. ready for second strike if Venezuelan leaders don’t behave: Trump

“If they don’t behave, we will do a second strike,” Fox News cited Mr Trump as saying aboard Marine One during a trip from Mar-a-Lago to the White House.

Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro
January 4, 2026

Trump threatens Venezuela’s acting president if she rejects U.S. occupation of country; insists on taking over Greenland

If she doesn’t do what’s right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro,” Mr Trump said on Sunday.

President Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez