Category: International

US launches strikes on Venezuela, captures President Maduro and charges him with drug offences

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According to the BBC News, below are the summary of happening in Venezuela. ” The US has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and launched a “large-scale” strike against the country, Donald Trump says ”Attorney General Pam Bondi says he has been indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges and will “face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts” ‘ ‘US Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates no further action against Venezuela, according to a Republican senator ”Venezuela has declared a…

US Sokoto Airstrike “Lacked Precision,” Missed Target — Ex-FRCN DG

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Dr. Ladan Salihu, former FRCN Director-General, has raised sharp concerns over the Christmas night U.S. airstrike in Sokoto, claiming the mission lacked precision and entirely missed its intended target in Jabo village. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed on X that the Christmas night strike was conducted at the ‘request of Nigerian authorities,’ framing the mission as a collaborative effort to neutralize ISIS targets in Sokoto. “Lethal strikes against ISIS demonstrate the strength of our military and our commitment to eliminating terrorist threats against Americans at home and abroad,” AFRICOM said.…

Sokoto Strikes: Tambuwal Pleads for Vigilance and Civil Protection

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Following a Christmas Day barrage of U.S. airstrikes against ISIS targets in Sokoto, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal is demanding “paramount” protection for innocent civilians. While acknowledging the strategic cooperation between Nigeria and the U.S. to neutralize terror threats, the Sokoto South representative emphasized that military precision must never come at the cost of local lives. Tambuwal urged his constituents to be vigilant and law abiding as he engages security officials for a full account of the operation. It could be recalled that the United States launched an air strikes on…

Counter-Terror Milestone: Nigeria and U.S. Coordinate Major Strike on ISIS Enclaves.

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Late Thursday night, President Donald Trump confirmed a major military intervention in Northwest Nigeria, announcing “powerful and deadly” airstrikes against ISIS targets. The Christmas Day operation, coordinated with the Nigerian government, specifically targeted militant camps in Sokoto State following warnings from the White House regarding the persecution of Christians in the region. It could be recalled that he He had directed the US Department of War to prepare for action in Nigeria following which a series of surveillances were conducted in the North. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in…

Global Honor: NDLEA’s Marwa Named as 2025 Security Leader by Premier US-Based Institute

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In what can be described as a Big win for Nigeria’s war on drugs!, a leading U.S. security research organization has crowned Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) as the 2025 Security Leader of the Year. The NDLEA boss was celebrated for his high-impact operational successes, bold institutional reforms, and for setting a new benchmark for integrity in public service Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, released a statement on Thursday, December 31, in which these details were contained. Babafemi said: ”Per a statement published on the corporate website…

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…