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January 9, 2026
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Trump Considers Adding Two-Storey Colonnade to White House

US President Donald Trump is considering adding a second storey to the famed White House colonnade as part of his plans to build a huge $400-million ballroom, the architect...

January 4, 2026
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International, News, SECURITY

Global Condemnation as US Seizes Venezuela’s President Maduro

The US military operation that led to the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday sparked international alarm, with allies and foes of Washington and Caracas expressing disquiet....

Nigeria Security Concerns Take Centre Stage in US Talks

January 2, 2026
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International, News, SECURITY

US Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over ISIS Threats in Nigeria

A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised alarm over reports of threats against Christians in Nigeria, citing statements attributed to an Islamic State–affiliated group and describing the situation...

UN General Assembly Approves $3.45bn 2026 Budget

December 31, 2025
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finance, International, News, Politics, UN

UN General Assembly Approves $3.45bn Regular Budget for 2026

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a 3.45 billion-dollar regular budget for the 2026 financial year following weeks of intensive negotiations. The budget approval came amid the implementation...

Trump’s US Missile Strikes Trigger Fear in Northern Nigeria

December 27, 2025
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Trump’s Christmas Missiles Strike Fear in Northern Nigeria

Residents of Sokoto and Kwara on Friday recounted moments of fear and confusion after missile strikes fired by the United States of America hit areas in the two states,...

December 26, 2025
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International, NDLEA, News, SECURITY

US-Based Institute Names Marwa Security Leader of The Year 2025

A Texas United States based security research and strategy organization has named the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa...

December 26, 2025
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Trump says US Launched ‘Numerous’ Deadly Strikes on Terrorists in Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump has said that American forces carried out deadly airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists operating in Northwestern Nigeria, warning that further attacks would follow...

December 13, 2025
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Diplomacy, International, News, SECURITY

US, Nigeria near strategic security agreement on terrorism — Congressman

A United States congressman, Riley Moore, said the US and Nigeria are close to reaching a strategic security agreement aimed at addressing terrorism and sectarian violence in Nigeria. Moore...

Nigeria intensifies diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso

December 11, 2025
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FG Opens Diplomatic Talks with B’Faso Over Detained Aircraft, Soldiers

The Federal Government has intensified diplomatic engagements aimed at securing the release of Nigerian soldiers and a C-130 military aircraft currently being held in Burkina Faso. The detention, now...

Benin Coup Foiled: Hostages Freed, US Lifts Travel Warning

December 9, 2025
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Benin Foiled Coup: US Reviews Travel Warning, Hostages Regain Freedom

Calm has returned to Cotonou following a failed coup attempt in the Benin Republic on Sunday, the United States Embassy confirmed on Monday, lifting its earlier shelter-in-place advisory for...