Nigerian faces 20-year jail term for US casino fraud
A Nigerian man, Kenneth Godwin, is at risk of a 20-year imprisonment following his indictment in a wire and computer-related fraud scheme…
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Nigerian-born Masai Ujiri joins US’ Mavericks to lead basketball operations
The Dallas Mavericks hired former Toronto Raptors executive, with Nigerian/Kenyan origin, Masai Ujiri, as team president and alternate governor on Monday, the…
US moves to cut Nigeria aid over ‘attack on Christians’
The United States government is moving to place stricter conditions on financial assistance to Nigeria with the House Committee on Appropriations recommending…
US dollar weakens as Middle East tensions ease slightly
The United States dollar weakened on Monday as shifting geopolitical signals from the Middle East tempered safe-haven demand ahead of a series…
Iran refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid US naval blockade
Iran has officially vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for as long as a United States naval blockade remains active.…
Trump extends Iran ceasefire amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations
United States President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran beyond its initial two-week timeline, stating that the…
China denies US claim over seized Iran-bound vessel
China on Wednesday firmly denied claims that a vessel intercepted by the United States was carrying a “gift” from Beijing to Iran,…
NIMASA intensifies efforts to remove US entry ban on vessels
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has stepped up efforts to address lingering port security gaps and secure the removal of…
China slams US Hormuz blockade as ‘dangerous, irresponsible’
China accused the United States on Tuesday of “dangerous and irresponsible” behaviour over its blockade of Iranian ports, with President Xi Jinping…
Insecurity: US orders non-essential staff evacuation from Abuja embassy
The United States Department of State has directed non-essential staff and family members to depart the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, citing worsening…
Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire deal
Iran has accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire agreement, even as Donald Trump maintains that the truce remains intact…
Iran opens Hormuz Strait after two-week ceasefire deal with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible for two weeks, coordinated…