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Indonesia rejected US request to host spy planes
Officials tell Reuters Indonesia turned down a US request to allow its P-8 Poseidon planes to land and refuel there.
US top envoy takes off on first official direct Israel-Sudan flight
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday left Israel for Sudan, the next stop on his regional tour, on the first official direct flight from Tel Aviv to Khartoum.
Airplane with Russian opposition leader lands in Germany
A plane carrying Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who is in a coma after a suspected poisoning, touched down Saturday morning in Berlin, where he will receive medical attention at Charité Clinic, the city’s main hospital.
Donald Trump claims he made Jerusalem the capital of Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed he turned Jerusalem into the capital of Israel, even as the Jewish state has long said the city is the seat of its government.
US condemns execution of five humanitarian aid workers
In a statement made available to journalists yesterday the Embassy said, ”These brave individual dedicated their lives to easing human sufferings. We hope that their families and colleagues can take comfort in their selfless sacrifices on behalf of others.”
Thousands protest outside US embassy in Denmark
Thousands gathered outside the US embassy in Østerbro, Copenhagen, to protest the death of George Floyd.
Tanzania summons US official over coronavirus warning
The US embassy's charge d'affaires, Inmi Patterson, met with Wilbert Ibuge, permanent secretary at the foreign ministry, who reminded Patterson about the two countries' "historical cooperation", the foreign ministry said.
US: Fresh $319 million Abacha loot in Britain, France
Barely a week after helping to repatriate $311m (N118bn) stolen by the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, the United States says there is a separate $319m (N121bn) Abacha loot in the United Kingdom and France.
Coronavirus: US funding assistance to Nigeria hits $21.4 million – embassy
The United States government says it has spent about $21.4 million in assistance to Nigeria over the COVID-19 pandemic.
US: Why we are evacuating Americans from Nigeria
The United States embassy in Nigeria, on Tuesday, explained that it evacuated American citizens from Nigeria for their safety.
US prepares emergency evacuation of citizens from Nigeria
The United States government is preparing emergency flights to evacuate its citizens in Nigeria over fear of escalation of Coronavirus in the country.
US: Emergency visa for medical professionals with approved H, J petitions
The United States Embassy in Nigeria says the recent emergency visa appointment for medical professionals is only for individuals with approved H or J petition.
US asks doctors, nurses around the world to apply for visas
The United States has asked medical professionals seeking to work in America to apply for a work visa at the nearest US Embassy as part of measures to strengthen the health system to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Social Media Bill: Why media must be held accountable – Garba Shehu
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, on Saturday in Abuja said the media should be held accountable for misinformation capable of causing devastating consequences on the nation, economy and individuals.
Nigeria, South Africa step up fight against coronavirus in Africa
African countries led by Nigeria and South Africa have ramped up action against the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) after the continent recorded its first fatality.
Two rockets hit military base hosting US-led troops in Iraq
“Two rockets hit the Besmaya base 60 kilometres (40 miles) south of the capital Baghdad, where the US-led coalition and NATO have forces stationed,” the army’s media office was quoted by Anadolu Agency as saying.
US closes Lagos visa section, issues guidelines for citizens
The Embassy of the United States of America has announced the closure of its visa section of its Lagos Office.
Christian pilgrims turn to prayer, kinship during coronavirus scare
A group of Christian pilgrims from Alabama, United States is turning to prayer and positive thinking as they cope with an open-ended coronavirus quarantine, confined to their West Bank hotel rooms while they wait for clearance to return to the United States.
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Security beefed up in Abuja as Apo victims count losses
Security has been beefed up in Apo Village, settlement in Abuja after the Monday mayhem in which vehicles were burnt and houses destroyed.
#EndSARS: NUT, NAPPS back Lagos’ closure of schools
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, have thrown their weight behind the decision of the Lagos State government to shut down schools following the violent dimension the #EndSARS protest has taken.
#EndSARS: Lagos imposes 24-hour curfew
Following the violence that has erupted in different parts of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a 24-hour curfew, effective 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Kwara governor names 10-member judicial panel on police brutality
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has named a 10-member judicial panel of inquiry into issues of brutality, human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings by the Police.
#EndSARS: Protesters block major roads in Ibadan
The nationwide protest against police brutality continued on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
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Soldiers, policemen deployed in communities near Abuja airport
Soldiers and policemen were in the early hours of Tuesday deployed in some communities near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, apparently to forestall further breakdown of law and order as the protests against the scrapped Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force continues.
Victor Osimhen wanted to score first Serie A goal against Juventus – brother
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen scored his first Serie A goal in Napoli’s 4-1 demolition of Atalanta at the weekend, but the former FIFA U-17 World Cup top scorer wanted to open his goal account against Juventus in the controversial match that the Partenopei lost in the boardroom.
Galatasaray boss blames Peter Etebo’s red card for defeat to Alanyaspor
Galatasaray manager Fathi Terim admits It was not easy to compete with 10-men after Oghenekaro Etebo was sent off in Monday night 2-1 home defeat to Alanyaspor.
Jail break: Lawyer wants Benin prisons closed
With the dust over the jail break at Oko Prison in Benin City on Monday yet to settle down, a Human rights lawyer Jefferson Uwoghiren, has called for the immediate closure of all the prison houses located inside the ancient city of Benin, Edo state capital.
Nigeria to apply for $11 billion loan to construct Lagos-Calabar rail line – minister
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, said, yesterday, that the Federal Government was set to apply for a $11 billion loan to construct Lagos to Calabar rail.