In a fresh diplomatic development that has further heightened tensions in the Middle East, the Russian government has issued a stern warning to the United States, advising Washington to steer clear of any direct involvement in the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran. The Kremlin’s message comes amid growing international concern that the escalating confrontation
As global tensions continue to rise, fresh attention is being drawn to the scale of the United States’ military footprint abroad, particularly in regions surrounding key geopolitical rivals. While the presence of roughly 20 U.S. military bases around Iran has raised eyebrows and stoked anxiety in diplomatic circles, security analysts now point to a significantly
Sherman, Texas – June 18, 2025A United States District Court sitting in Sherman, Texas, has handed down a combined sentence of nearly 160 years to five Nigerian nationals convicted of orchestrating a $17 million fraud scheme that defrauded over 100 victims, including individuals, corporations, and government agencies. The convicted individuals were found guilty of engaging
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified diplomatic engagement with the United States, urging a faster delivery of the long-awaited combat helicopters pledged to support Nigeria’s sustained fight against terrorism, insurgency, and armed banditry. This plea, made through the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), comes amid escalating security threats in various parts of the country, especially
Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has intensified discussions with United States defense partners to expedite the acquisition of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The high-level engagement, part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s aerial combat and counterterrorism capabilities, underscores
Washington D.C., USA – June 15, 2025 Nigeria is reportedly among a list of countries being considered for a new travel ban by the United States government, according to sources familiar with internal policy discussions within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Although no official list has been published, diplomatic sources suggest that the countries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed details of its role in the extradition of two Nigerian nationals, Samuel Ogoshi and his brother, Samson Ogoshi, who were convicted in the United States for sexually extorting teenage boys and young men in a widespread sextortion scheme. According to a recent EFCC case study, the
In a significant policy reversal, the United States has directed approximately 532,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to leave the country. This action revokes the temporary legal status and work permits granted under the humanitarian parole program initiated by the Biden administration in 2022. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that affected
A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Chukwudi Christogonus Iwu, to five years in federal prison for his involvement in an international online extortion scheme that tragically led to the death of a teenager. The 39-year-old was found guilty of participating in a romance and sextortion scam in which victims were lured through
A U.S. federal court has handed down a five-year prison sentence to Uche Victor Diuno, a 57-year-old Nigerian national, following his conviction for participating in a sprawling international fraud scheme that defrauded individuals across 20 countries of nearly $5.7 million . U.S. prosecutors revealed that from October 2014 to September 2018, Diuno and his associates posed
