…has raised fundamental questions about the recent $700 million minerals deal between the United States and the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku demanded the immediate publication of the details of the deal. This comes amid controversy surrounding…

The United States has commended Nigeria’s response to recent attacks in the Middle Belt and urged the government to sustain efforts to protect communities in Plateau State. The US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs made the call in a post on X on Tuesday, with particular emphasis on communities in Barkin L…

The United States and Nigeria are advancing security cooperation, with the planned acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper helicopters by Nigeria expected to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities. The United States Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, describing the proposed ac…

…on Monday from $104, before retreating to $105 as Qatar planned fresh talks between the United States and Iran in a renewed effort to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the proposed diplomatic engagement comes amid continued disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic waterway, ra…

…powerful states. Mahama then moved to Cuba, calling for the lifting of the decades-old United States economic, commercial and financial embargo. He also demanded stronger international attention to Sudan, which he described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, and called for greater solidarity with countries confr…

Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has described the conditions attached to a proposed United States health compact as “humiliating”, explaining why Ghana rejected the agreement, Graphic Online reports on Monday. Mahama made the remarks during a conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on Friday, Septe…

…argued that Arome Osayi, being an American citizen with a functioning ministry in the United States and having travelled extensively, clearly had access to quality healthcare and was not in need of VDM's suggestions about hospitals in China.On the matter of Nigeria's role in Christian revival, Bishop Zion said Apostle…

…skills in the global economy, pointing to heavy investments by countries such as the United States and China in AI across manufacturing, agriculture, and the automobile industry.Shonubi urged beneficiaries to build portfolios, develop businesses, and use their AI knowledge to improve their competitiveness in the labour…

…25, when Brent had briefly dipped below $100 on hopes of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran.Data from Petroleumprice.ng showed that the average Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price across monitored Lagos depots fell by N23.50 per litre over the period.Sahara recorded the biggest cut, reducing its PMS pr…

…Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, United States, as Nick Walker claimed his first title in the competition. Dauda, who won the Mr Olympia title in 2024, finished on 20 points, two behind Walker’s 18, while Derek Lunsford placed third with 24 points, according to the p…

…month of the war involving Iran, adding to concerns over fuel costs and inflation in the United States ahead of the November midterm elections. The US president had on Sunday criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Ireland, urging him to stop attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure. Trump s…

…Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected calls by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for the United States to restrict China's artificial intelligence capabilities, warning that confrontation and competition could undermine global efforts to govern the technology.Amodei, in a lengthy essay published on Saturday, September 12,…

…Zone of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, who were extradited from South Africa to the United States on wire fraud and money laundering charges, could face a combined maximum of up to 100 years in prison if convicted. The accused were scheduled to have their initial appearances and arraignments at 1:00 pm on Monday, Se…

The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Russia’s VTB Bank for aiding Iranian sanctions evasion. Washington said VTB Bank opened offices in Iran, built banking ties with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions, and worked to move billions of dollars in asse…

…"Dumb and Dumber" Hollywood Premiere at Cinerama Dome Theater in Hollywood, California, United States. Photo: Jim SmealImagesCarrey later married Lauren Holly in 1996 after they met on the set of Dumb and Dumber. The wedding took place on 23 September 1996, but the marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce less than…

…Iran, whose clerical government has also backed Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israel and the United States attacked Iran in late February, sparking the Middle East war. Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into the wider conflict when it fired rockets at Israel in solidarity with Iran. Israel has struck south Lebanon during the war an…

…fourth at the 2012 edition in Japan after losing the third-place play-off to the United States.With that pedigree behind them and the form of players like Kareem and Rafiu driving momentum, Nigeria will head into the England tie as a side that opponents cannot afford to underestimate. Falconet players cry for helpEarli…

AFRIMMA honours Tompolo with prestigious 'Guardian Of The Nation' Award in United States The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has been honoured with the prestigious "Guardian of the Nation" Award at the 2026 African Muzik Magaz…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has celebrated the emergence of Victoria Oluwakotanmi, a Nigerian-American and U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, as Miss Grand USA 2026. The U.S. Mission Nigeria disclosed this in a post on its official X platform on Friday, describing Oluwakotanmi as an example of excellence, leadership a…

…for this season’s Champions League. – Balogun missing – But they were left reeling as United States World Cup star Folarin Balogun backed out of an agreed £40 million ($54 million) transfer to Everton on deadline day. That was just after Monaco had pulled out of a deal to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea, when they were b…

…Moorings (SPMs) and incorporates advanced processing technology that meets World Bank, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), European emission standards, and Nigerian regulatory requirements. “Its integrated port infrastructure includes multiple quays capable of handling Panamax vessels, liquid cargo shi…

…feature at Legit.ng! Oil prices climbed again this week as fresh fighting between the United States and Iran broke the relative calm that had held for several weeks, with Iran continuing to control the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway through which roughly 20% of global oil shipping passes.Iran's army said on Thursday it…

…subsequently appealed to countries he considers Argentina's allies, including the United States, to support Buenos Aires over the dispute. "We ask those who are friends of Argentina not to look the other way when our sovereignty is violated and our resources are taken," he said."As a nation, we have two paths ahead of…

…Tinubu Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has urged United States President Donald Trump and his administration to disregard what he described as politically motivated lobbying over historical US law enforcement records relating to President Bola Tinubu.Agbese also warned opposition pol…

…according to official data. The economic squeeze comes as fighting between Iran and the United States has intensified, with attacks and retaliatory strikes raising fears of further disruption to oil supplies and shipping.