Written by The US District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered top law enforcement agencies to make information about President Bola Tinubu public. Beryl Howell, the judge, made the order on Tuesday. Responding to a motion by Aaron Greenspan, an American who is seeking a reconsideration of an earlier ruling, Howell said protecting … Continue reading “US Court Orders FBI, Anti-Drug Agency To Release Tinubu’s Records”
Written by President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send US forces into Nigeria with “guns-a-blazing” if Africa’s most populous country does not stem what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists. “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, … Continue reading “United States To Invade Nigeria Soon – Trump”
When Donald Trump publicly floated the possibility of US troops and air-strikes in Nigeria over the alleged mass killing of Christians, he did more than issue a startling foreign-policy statement. He triggered a tectonic shift in US–Nigeria relations, illuminated long-buried tensions, and raised urgent questions about sovereignty, secularism, and strategic partnerships in Africa. This report … Continue reading “Focus: Trump’s Nigeria Threat – Implications for US -Nigeria Relations”
Abuja — In a dramatic turn that stunned the global energy industry, the Nigerian government and Italian oil major ENI have reached a sweeping settlement to end their decade long war over OPL 245, one of Africa’s most controversial oil blocks. Sources told Huhuonline.com that the deal, confirmed late Friday, will see ENI withdraw its … Continue reading “ENI & Nigeria Strike Surprise Truce in Billion Dollar Oil Dispute”
Washington/Abuja – A dramatic geopolitical confrontation is unfolding between the United States and Nigeria after Republican lawmakers in the US Congress demanded that President Bola Tinubu move to repeal Sharia law across 12 northern States, warning that failure to act could trigger sweeping sanctions against Nigerian individuals and organizations; a move one Nigerian diplomat described … Continue reading “Tinubu Under Siege as US Lawmakers Demand Sharia Repeal in 12 Northern States”
Abuja – Nigeria’s urgent search for combat helicopters has exposed an unusual fault line at the apex of its security establishment: a growing disagreement between National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, over who should supply the next tranche of rotary-wing aircraft for counterterrorism operations. … Continue reading “Ribadu and Air Force Chief Clash Over Helicopter Suppliers; Presidency to Intervene”
Abuja – President Bola Tinubu is preparing to terminate the multibillion naira pipeline surveillance contract awarded to former militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as “Tompolo,” in a move that could dramatically reshape security, politics, and oil sector stability across the Niger Delta. Senior officials say the contract valued at roughly ₦48 billion ($35 million) … Continue reading “Tinubu Poised To Cancel Tompolo’s $35 Million Pipeline Security Contract”
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Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). A source in the presidency told Channels Television that Egbetokun resigned from the position on Tuesday. Although the police authorities have yet to comment on the matter or issue an official statement about his resignation, the move came amid reports … Continue reading “Kayode Egbetokun Resigns As IGP — Presidency”
A new phase in US–Nigeria security cooperation began this week as the second batch of approximately 100 American military personnel arrived in Nigeria to support counterterrorism operations against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other jihadist groups destabilizing the country’s northern region. The first contingent of 100 US service members arrived at Bauchi Airfield in northern Nigeria … Continue reading “Trump Deploys 200 US Troops to Nigeria in Expanded Counterterror Partnership”