Category: Politics
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U.S. State Department has fired 1,353 employees, including 1,107 civil service and 246 Foreign Service staff, as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce government size, following a Supreme Court decision on July 8 that lifted a block on his layoffs. Trump, who took office in January, aims to dismantle the “deep state” by…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who was suspended from the Senate for six months on March 6, 2025, for “unparliamentary conduct,” has petitioned the Senate to comply with a July 4, 2025, Federal High Court ruling declaring her suspension excessive and unconstitutional. The court urged her reinstatement, citing violations of her constituents’ rights to representation. In a…
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The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the recent reduction in visa validity for most Nigerian nonimmigrant travelers results from a global security and technical review, not political reasons. The decision is unrelated to Nigeria’s BRICS affiliations, third-country deportee policies, or e-visa changes. The U.S. has emphasized its commitment to working with Nigeria to…
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At a seminar in Abuja marking the 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day, Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has described corruption as a profound violation of human rights and a major threat to national development, democracy, and justice. Represented by Beatrice Jedy-Agba, he highlighted how corruption deprives citizens of essential services like…
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Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated that Nigeria will not accept Venezuelan deportees from the U.S, citing the country’s existing challenges and large population of 230 million. This follows pressure from the Trump administration amid a crackdown on undocumented migrants. Tuggar also addressed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 10% trade…
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Senegal has canceled Akon’s $6 billion plan to build “Akon City” on its Atlantic coast due to years of inaction and missed payments. Launched in 2020, the project aimed to create a tech-driven, solar-powered smart city but failed to progress, leading the government to reclaim most of the land. Instead, Senegal plans to develop…
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Senate has appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey as the new Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations, replacing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently suspended. Recall Akpoti-Uduaghan was reassigned to this committee in February after being removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content. The change is believed to be related to…
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Supreme Court has upheld Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State’s election victory. In a unanimous ruling, a five-member panel dismissed the appeal by PDP candidate Asuerinme Ighodalo, who sought to nullify the September 21, 2024, election results. The Court confirmed the decisions of the Court of Appeal and the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal,…
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President Trump has hosted a White House summit with leaders from Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon to boost trade and counter Russia and China’s influence in West Africa. Trump emphasized Africa’s economic potential, focusing on trade-based partnerships while cutting foreign aid, including shutting down USAID. Discussions also covered security, drug trafficking, and immigration, with…
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Federal Government has expressed concern over the U.S. decision to impose stricter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, limiting B1/B2, F, and J visas to three months with single entry. Nigeria views the policy as disproportionate and misaligned with the principles of reciprocity and mutual respect, given the historically cordial U.S.-Nigeria relations. The restrictions are expected…
