Tag: United States

Nigeria–US Military Alliance: COAS urges deepened strategic engagement

January 16, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for deeper strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army (NA) and the United States Army to effectively address Nigeria’s evolving and complex security challenges. The COAS made the call on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, when the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel […]

Counter-terrorism: US delivers military supplies to Nigeria

January 13, 2026

The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies in support of ongoing security operations in the country....

US slams $15,000 visa bond on Nigerians, others

January 8, 2026

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of...

President Trump Announces U.S. Military Strikes on ISIS Targets in Northwest Nigeria

December 26, 2025

United States President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria...

US begins partial visa ban on Nigerians January 1

December 23, 2025

The United States will begin a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, following a new...

Kebbi, Niger schools’ abductions: US to share intel, demands action

November 25, 2025

The United States government, yesterday, tasked the Federal Government to ensure those involved in the abductions of schoolgirls and students/pupils...

US to boost Nigeria’s security with intelligence, defence support — Presidency

November 24, 2025

The Presidency says the United States has indicated readiness to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria, including enhanced intelligence sharing and...

Alleged genocide: FG team meets Riley Moore in US

November 20, 2025

United States Congressman Riley M. Moore, on Wednesday, held what he described as a “frank, honest, and productive” meeting with...

US Congress proposes visa bans, asset freezes against Miyetti Allah

November 7, 2025

A new bill introduced in the United States Congress aims to impose targeted sanctions on the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders...

US war department preparing for action in Nigeria — Official

November 2, 2025

United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth has signalled readiness to take military action over alleged killings of Christians in...

U.S. approves $346m arms sale to Nigeria

August 14, 2025

The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria of munitions, precision bombs, precision rockets,...