West Africa want Energy deals with Donald Trump but U.S. Entry Ban a Barrier’ ”We possess critical minerals and even rare earths. For instance, we are endowed with samarium used for military-grade magnets and nuclear reactor control rods found in Nigeria. We would like to do deals with the U.S., but visa restrictions are non-tariff barriers to deals. America’s ban would be...

The National Opposition Coalition Group, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance, ADA. The opposition coalition is led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The coalition’s application dated June 19, was acknowledged by INEC on...

A 2012 prophecy by late Nigerian preacher TB Joshua about a looming conflict between Israel and Iran has resurfaced in the wake of recent tensions in 2025 The televangelist warned of a grave confrontation if prayers for peace ceased between the two nations His message has drawn renewed attention as the geopolitical climate echoes his decade-old prediction A prophetic message delivered by the...

The United States Mission in Nigeria has refuted claims that the recent reduction in visa validity for Nigerian citizens is politically motivated, stressing that the decision is part of a global, technical reassessment aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the U.S. immigration system. In a statement issued to address growing speculation, the Mission clarified that the policy shift affects not...

The African Action Congress (AAC), FCT Chapter, has condemned the Federal Capital Territory Administration under Minister Nyesom Wike for what it described as reckless spending on luxury projects while neglecting the ongoing strike by primary school teachers, now in its 90th day. In a statement issued Wednesday, AAC FCT Chairman, Agena Robert Ande, criticized the administration’s failure...