Thursday, July 16, 2026

United States of America

March 14, 2026

Trump says many countries will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open amid war with Iran

Mr Trump hoped China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for global oil and gas transportation.

U.S. President Donald
March 12, 2026

Vatican sacks American bishop for stealing $250,000 from Catholic Church, lounging with sex workers in Mexico

“I have never, in my episcopal life, used any penny of the church money,” Mr Shaleta said. “On the contrary, I have done my best to preserve and manage the donations.”

Emanuel Shaleta in Catholic robe
March 1, 2026

U.S. says three soldiers killed, five wounded in Iranian attacks

The command also noted that the situation is fluid and will withhold additional information, including the identity of the soldiers who were killed in action.

American soldiers
February 22, 2026

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court’s ‘anti-American’ ruling

Mr Trump described the court’s decision as “poorly written and extraordinarily anti-American.

Donald Trump official potrait
February 7, 2026

Tinubu’s govt paying lobbyists $9 million attempt to downplay attacks against Christians in Nigeria: U.S. Congress

Mr Smith said Nigeria took small steps to address the situation but a culture of denial persisted among Nigerian officials.

U.S. Congress/ President Bola Tinubu
January 24, 2026

Nigeria, U.S. join forces against religious violence, insecurity

The joint statement noted that strategic discussions focused on strengthening collaboration to improve religious freedom and enhance security across the country.

National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the U.S. team lead, Under Secretary of State, Allison Hooker,
January 24, 2026

UN rights chief decries rising migrants’ deaths in U.S. ICE custody

The UN rights chief said he was “astounded by the now-routine abuse and denigration of migrants and refugees.”

ICE
January 20, 2026

APC chieftain decries Edo governor’s association with critics

Mr Ehigiamusoe stated, “I am crying out because I and many others laboured to ensure APC succeeded in Edo State.”

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
January 18, 2026

U.S. announces closure of Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

In a statement on Sunday, the embassy in Nigeria announced that its Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos would be closed on January 19.

U.S. flag
January 16, 2026

Idoma lawyers seek end to killings in Benue communities

“Be it known to all, including the international community, that the scourge of mindless killings by the terrorists started in Agatu,” said the lawyers.

Lawyers