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US State Department Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Strengthen Documentation of Religious Freedom Abuses in Nigeria

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US State Department Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Strengthen Documentation of Religious Freedom Abuses in Nigeria

The United States Department of State has unveiled a $3.5 million funding opportunity (approximately ₦5 billion) aimed at improving the documentation, reporting, and accountability mechanisms surrounding religious freedom abuses in Nigeria. The initiative, announced through the U.S. State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF), seeks applications from qualified organizations capable of strengthening efforts to…

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Trump Receives Nigeria’s New Envoy as Kayode Are Officially Begins Diplomatic Mission in Washington

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Trump Receives Nigeria’s New Envoy as Kayode Are Officially Begins Diplomatic Mission in Washington

Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Kayode Are, has formally presented his Letter of Credence to US President Donald Trump, officially commencing his diplomatic assignment in Washington DC. The credential presentation ceremony was held at the White House on Thursday, May 21, 2026, alongside representatives from several other nations, including South Africa, Chad,…

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Trump Heads to China for May 13-15 High-Stakes Talks on Iran, Trade

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Trump Heads to China for May 13-15 High-Stakes Talks on Iran, Trade

United States President Donald Trump will travel to China from May 13 to 15 for a major state visit focused on trade relations, the Iran crisis and broader geopolitical tensions, Chinese authorities confirmed on Monday. China’s Foreign Ministry said Trump’s visit comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and will include bilateral meetings…

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Nigeria Condemns Xenophobic Tensions as Bianca Ojukwu Warns South Africa Against Humiliation of Nigerians

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Nigeria Condemns Xenophobic Tensions as Bianca Ojukwu Warns South Africa Against Humiliation of Nigerians

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has strongly condemned the alleged harassment and humiliation of Nigerians living in South Africa amid renewed anti-foreigner protests and xenophobic tensions in parts of the country. The minister stated that the Nigerian government “cannot stand by and watch the systematic harassment and humiliation” of its citizens in South…

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FG Escalates Diplomatic Pressure on South Africa After Killing of Two Citizens

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FG Escalates Diplomatic Pressure on South Africa After Killing of Two Citizens

The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified diplomatic engagement with South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian nationals in separate incidents that have reignited concerns over the safety of foreigners in the country. The victims, identified as Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, were reportedly killed in incidents involving security personnel, according to Nigeria’s Consulate…

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U.S. Embassy Nigeria Flags 23 Nigerian States in Updated Security Advisory Over Terrorism, Kidnapping and Civil Unrest

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U.S. Embassy Nigeria Flags 23 Nigerian States in Updated Security Advisory Over Terrorism, Kidnapping and Civil Unrest

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security advisory urging American citizens to reconsider or avoid travel to several parts of Nigeria, citing heightened risks linked to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, and civil unrest. The advisory, aligned with guidance from the U.S. Department of State, categorizes affected areas based on prevailing security threats. In…

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US Lawmakers Present Report on Nigeria, Urge Sanctions and Repeal of Sharia & Blasphemy Laws

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US Lawmakers Present Report on Nigeria, Urge Sanctions and Repeal of Sharia & Blasphemy Laws

A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley M. Moore, has called for sweeping measures against Nigeria over what he described as persistent violence targeting Christian communities. Moore is urging the United States government to impose sanctions, apply visa restrictions, and push for the repeal of blasphemy and Sharia-based criminal laws operating in…

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JUST IN: Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Sign Historic First Bilateral Labour Recruitment Agreement

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JUST IN: Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Sign Historic First Bilateral Labour Recruitment Agreement

In a landmark diplomatic milestone, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed their first-ever bilateral labour recruitment agreement, establishing a fully regulated framework for the recruitment and employment of Nigerian workers in the Kingdom. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) 2026…

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Military Strikes: Tinubu Government Allegedly Approves $9m Lobbying Deal to Engage Trump Administration

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Military Strikes: Tinubu Government Allegedly Approves $9m Lobbying Deal to Engage Trump Administration

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has reportedly approved a $9 million lobbying contract with a Republican-aligned firm in Washington, as diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the United States come under increasing strain. An investigative report published on Tuesday by The Africa Report disclosed that the contract was designed to open channels of engagement with…

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Trump Drops the Hammer: U.S. Pulls Out of 66 Global Organizations in One of the Biggest Foreign Policy Breakups in History

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Trump Drops the Hammer: U.S. Pulls Out of 66 Global Organizations in One of the Biggest Foreign Policy Breakups in History

President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, triggering shockwaves across global diplomacy and marking one of the most dramatic reversals of U.S. multilateral engagement in modern history. The decision was formalized through a Presidential Memorandum signed on January 7, 2026, and made public on January 8, with…

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