Category: International

Diplomatic Clarity: China Distances Itself from Illegal Mining Activities

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The Federation of China Mining Federation of Nigeria has debunked reports alleging that Chinese mining companies are infiltrating Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and engaging in illegal activities, describing the claims as false and misleading, restating its commitment to Lawful Mining in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Tuesday, December 23, the federation said it had observed the recirculation of media reports alleging some Chinese nationals of illegal mining, seizure of critical mineral resources, environmental damage, and even fuelling terrorist activities in…

Oil Sector Shake-up: NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed Quits Amid Corruption Allegations …….. President Tinubu accepts resignation and swiftly names a successor following explosive claims of economic sabotage

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Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has resigned following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, on Wednesday, December 17, invited Ahmed to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, over the ongoing allegations of economic sabotage and corruption. Recall, on Monday, December 15, Dangote had alleged that Ahmed Farouk “paid $5 million” to a Swiss secondary school for his children’s education, describing the act as “economic sabotage and corruption”.

Brazil Cocaine Bust: Vessel Seized, 21 Detained as NDLEA Intensifies Port Crackdown

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…. .. “Nigeria will not be your foothold,” Marwa warns global cartels, following a court-ordered 14-day detention of the merchant ship A Federal High Court order has authorized the NDLEA to detain the MV San Antonio and 21 crew members after a 25.5kg cocaine shipment from Brazil was intercepted at the Apapa seaport. The discovery, made on December 6, 2025, followed a precise intelligence-led raid. With the vessel now under guard, its international crew—including the captain and sailors from Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and the Philippines—is being held as the agency…

Nigerian Man Faces FBI Charges for Visa Overstay, Assault

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A Nigerian national, Oluwadamilola Ogooluwa Bamigboye, has been arrested by the FBI and faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting a federal agent and evading arrest during an immigration enforcement operation. The two defendants, Oluwadamilola Bamigboye and Rekeya Frazier, were arraigned in federal court today on charges of assaulting a federal officer. On December 10, HSI agents went to Bamigboye’s apartment in Plymouth, Minnesota, to apprehend him in connection with an alleged student visa overstay. The reported incident occurred during this operation. HSI agents arrived at the scene and, according to…

”Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says”—BBC

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According to the BBC Breaking News, ” Two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter have been killed in Syria in an ambush by a lone Islamic State gunman, the US military has said. ” Three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was “engaged and killed”.According to the BBC, ” the identities of those killed are being withheld for 24 hours until their next of kin have been informed. ”Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, said: “Let it be known, if you target Americans – anywhere…

Airspace Standoff Ends: 11 Nigerian Officers Released

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Tension is now eased as the Burkina Faso Government has released 11 Nigerian military officers who were detained after their Air Force transport plane made what Burkinabè authorities called an unauthorised landing in the country. It could be recalled that the detained personnel, comprising two crew members and nine military passengers, were aboard a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft that landed on Monday in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s western city. The incident has prompted differing official explanations.Although, the Nigerian government described the landing as a “technical emergency”. In stark contrast,…

‘Skipper’ Seizure: NIMASA Distances Nigeria from Detained Tanker

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The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Skipper (IMO 9304667), recently intercepted by the United States Coast Guard and U.S. Navy over alleged crude oil theft and transnational crimes, is not a Nigerian-flagged vessel. NIMASA confirmed this in a statement Friday, December 12. Agency spokesman Edward Osagie clarified that the vessel was operating under a false Guyanese flag at the time of its seizure. According to the agency, Thomarose Global Ventures Limited, the company claiming ownership of the Skipper, is not a registered shipping entity in Nigeria, according to the recent…

“Direct Assault on Democracy”: Nigeria Slams Benin Coup Bid

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The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received with grave concern and unequivocally condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted forcible seizure of power in our friendly neighbour and brotherly nation, the Republic of Benin in the early hours of Sunday 7th December, 2025. The condemnation was contained in a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Sunday, December 7. In the statement, Ebienfa asserted that the act of destabilization represents “a direct assault on democracy, constitutional order, and the collective…

Dangote: Fuel Scarcity is History; We Guarantee Festive Season Supply

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Following a crucial meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday December 5, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Aliko Dangote made a bold promise to Nigerians: “The era of fuel queues… is gone forever.” The Dangote Group President guaranteed stable fuel supply for the Christmas period, announcing that his refinery is ready to flood the market. The company has informed the NMDPRA that it can now supply a massive 50 million litres of PMS daily, ensuring consumption needs are well covered and scarcity is history. “Historically, Nigeria has battled fuel queues…

Police Probe Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma’s Daughter Over Russia Fighter Recruitment Claims

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A family feud has exposed a potential human trafficking scandal, with Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of South African ex-President, Jacob Zuma, at its center. According to CNN report, she is accused of luring South African men to Russia under the false pretense of security training, only for them to end up on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. Zuma-Sambudla recently resigned as a Member of Parliament amid the controversy and the launch of a formal investigation by South African authorities. ”The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has…