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U.S. Department of State

April 25, 2024

South Africa’s systemic corruption closely related to ex-President Jacob Zuma’s administration: Report

The report alleged that “high-level political interference has undermined the country’s National Prosecuting Authority from responding to corruption.

Jacob Zuma
April 24, 2024
herdsmen and body bags
March 12, 2024

Families in disarray as Tinubu’s government continues hostage of Binance’s executives

The day after their arrival, both men were whisked from their hotel rooms and taken to a government “guest house.”

BINANCE EXECUTIVES; EFCC OPERATIVES
August 8, 2023

Niger coup leader Tiani refuses to meet U.S. diplomats, free Bazoum

ECOWAS imposed penalties on the coup leaders, while Nigeria cut electric supplies and closed its borders with the uranium-rich West African country.

Victoria Nuland and Niger coupists
July 28, 2023

U.S. says detained Bazoum still Niger president; contacts predecessor Mahamadou Issoufou

“There are some important pieces in here. First, President Bazoum is still president. He has not resigned.”

President Mohamed Bazoum; Ex-President Mahamadou Issoufou
July 21, 2023

Trump accepted $450-valued mat, cushions from Buhari to avoid embarrassing him: U.S. State Department

Mr Trump once referred to Mr Buhari as “lifeless,” telling his aides “he never wanted to meet someone as that again.”

President Buhari and President Trump
July 21, 2023

U.S. adds names of ex-presidents, judges, lawmakers to its corruption list

The recently published list identifies individuals who “have knowingly” engaged in acts that undermine democratic processes or institutions “in significant corruption.

Joe Biden and US DEPARTMENT OF STATE
June 16, 2023

Sex trafficking, forced labour rife in Calabar, Kano, Lagos, Port Harcourt: Report

The U.S. latest report says “internal trafficking” is prevalent in Nigeria’s rural areas in the southern region.

SEX TRAFFICKING and FORCED DOMESTIC LABOUR
June 16, 2023

Corrupt Nigerian courts, immigration officials help human traffickers act with impunity: U.S. Govt

The lack of proper training of some local judges, compared to the federal and state judges, contributed to the corruption and misapplication of relevant trafficking laws.

Nigerian judges and Nigerian Immigration Service officials
October 26, 2022

U.S. government authorises evacuation of citizens, embassy staff from Abuja over terrorist threat

The United States has authorised the relocation of U.S. government employees and their families from Abuja over potential terrorist attacks.