Sunday, July 5, 2026

Department of State

May 8, 2026

U.S. to revoke passports of Americans owing child support

U.S. authorities have warned that parents owing child support will have their passports revoked.

U.S. passport, State Department
April 8, 2026

U.S. evacuates staff from Nigeria, says insecurity under Tinubu deteriorating

The government also cautioned them against visiting the majority of northern states as well as Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta and Enugu.

Tinubu and U.S. embassy in Nigeria
December 22, 2025

U.S. travel ban on Nigeria, 18 other countries takes effect on January 1, 2026

Mr Trump recently announced a travel ban on Nigeria and other countries.

President Donald Trump
December 18, 2025

Trump threatens South Africa over detention, doxxing of U.S. officials in Johannesburg

Mr Trump’s administration said the doxxing of American officials puts them in “harm’s way.”

November 6, 2025

U.S. Congress to consider anti-Miyetti Allah bill amid alleged Christian Genocide

The lawmaker also asked Mr Trump “to place Fulani-ethnic militias operating in Benue and Plateau on the Entities of Particular Concern List under the International Religious Freedom Act”.

Fulani-Herdsmen
June 29, 2024

U.S. sanctions UAE shipping firms transporting Iranian petroleum

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three United Arab Emirates shipping companies involved in the Iranian petroleum and petrochemical trade.

Oil vessel
July 21, 2023

After winning 2015 presidential poll, Buhari gave VP Biden $1,000 mat, cushions as gifts: Report

The government also explained that “non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and the U.S. Government.”

Muhammadu Buhari and Joe Biden
July 21, 2023

Buhari gifted Obama $2,260 mat, leather covers after winning 2015 presidential election

According to the State Department, the gifts were received on July 19, 2015. Mr Buhari was sworn in as president on May 29.

Muhammadu Buhari and Barrack Obama (Credit: New York Times)
January 17, 2021

#UgandaDecides: U.S. promises to deal with Museveni

The spokesperson also called on the Ugandan government to respect freedom of expression.

Mike Pompei