Lagos, Nigeria – January 30, 2026 – In a landmark and highly symbolic decision, the European Union has formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, placing the powerful elite force on the same list as groups such as al-Qaeda, Islamic State (ISIS), and Hamas. The move, announced on Thursday, January…
Lagos, Nigeria – January 30, 2026 – US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, declaring that “time is running out” for Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear deal that ensures “NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS,” amid a significant buildup of American military forces in the Middle East. In a post on Truth Social…
Ankara, Türkiye – January 27, 2026 – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye has announced that his country is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, with discussions already underway to achieve this goal.The Turkish President made the declaration during a joint press briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ankara,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is on a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, a development that has drawn attention to Nigeria’s evolving diplomatic strategy and its pursuit of stronger economic partnerships on the global stage. The visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with key international partners, particularly in areas of trade, investment,…
– January 22, 2026 – U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically de-escalated his weeks-long push to acquire Greenland, announcing on Wednesday that he has formed the “framework of a future deal” regarding the Danish autonomous territory and the broader Arctic region. The announcement came shortly after a key meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte…
Lagos, Nigeria – January 21, 2026 – As U.S. President Donald Trump commemorates the first anniversary of his second term, a surprise White House briefing has escalated global tensions, with the president aggressively renewing his push for American control over Greenland. Labeling U.S. ownership as “imperative” for national security, Trump’s remarks have sparked widespread economic…
Lagos, Nigeria – January 21, 2026 – Starting today, the United States has implemented significant changes to its visa policies affecting Nigerian nationals, as part of broader measures targeting countries identified as high-risk for public benefits usage (often referred to as becoming a “public charge”).The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond pilot…
Lagos, January 19, 2026 – As President Donald Trump’s second term enters its early weeks, U.S. foreign and domestic policy moves are generating intense international debate and transatlantic friction. Key developments include ongoing scrutiny of recent airstrikes in Nigeria, escalating tariff threats against European nations over Greenland, a novel “Board of Peace” initiative for Gaza…
Lagos, Nigeria – January 18, 2026 – In a series of bold moves marking the early weeks of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his administration’s foreign policy agenda, drawing sharp international reactions. Tariffs Vowed Against Eight European Nations in Greenland Standoff President Trump announced on January 17 via his Truth Social…
Lagos, Nigeria – January 15, 2026 – In his second term, President Donald Trump’s foreign policy toward Africa has marked a sharp departure from traditional US engagement, prioritizing transactional trade, counterterrorism actions, and strategic investments over broad development aid and democracy promotion.Key developments highlight this shift:Aid Cuts and Institutional Changes: The administration dismantled the US…