Trump provides update on US missionary recently released after being held captive in Niger US President Donald Trump has provided an update on the release of American Christian missionary and pilot, Kevin Rideout, who spent more than nine months in captivity in Niger. Trump made the disclosure in a post on his Truth So…
Kevin Rideout, a US missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last year, has been released, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. The news of the release of Rideout had first been relayed by the Christian group he worked for, SIM International, which said he had been kidnapped from outside his home in the Nigerien capit…
…coming days as management teams work to finalize their squads before the window closes. US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity - Christian organizationKevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot held captive in Niger for over nine months, has been released to United States officials, ac…
An American Christian missionary, Kevin Rideout, has regained his freedom after spending more than nine months in captivity following his abduction in Niger, his organisation, SIM International, has said. According to BBC on Friday, the Rideout was kidnapped outside his home in Niger’s capital, Niamey, in October 2025…
…in Lagos have released their remaining public holiday schedule for 2026, with both missions set to close on eight occasions between August and December in observance of Nigerian and American holidays. According to the schedule on the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria website, consular and other routine public service…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has commended Nigerian-American physician and entrepreneur, Dr Ikenna Okezie, for his contributions to transforming kidney care and expanding access to quality healthcare in the US. The mission, in a post on its X handle on Friday, described Okezie as the Chief Executive Officer and…
The US Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerians that routine visa services at the embassy in Abuja will end from August 1, 2026. The mission reiterated that applicants must henceforth process their visas at the Consulate General in Lagos, the newly designated regional hub. The US Mission in Nigeria issued the reminder…
…to justice. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, the US Mission in Nigeria expressed concern over the continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. The mission extended its condolences to the families of the victims and others affec…
…defecting to the PRP, it became apparent that he may have been engaged in a mischievous mission against the party, as one cannot belong to another party while holding another party's forms. The party chairman further alleged, “We don’t know his missions, that is why we are telling every listening ears the situation”. T…