The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at more than N8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu, handing them over to the Federal Government. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, July 16, 2026, followed an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment that seeks to withhold 100 percent of U.S. assistance to Nigeria until the Nigerian government meets specific conditions aimed at addressing violence and ensuring greater accountability for attacks, particularly those affecting Christian communities. The amendment, sponsored by Congressman Gregory Steube, was adopted through a voice…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully concluded the emergency evacuation of Nigerians affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, bringing home more than 1,500 citizens through a series of government-sponsored flights. The final evacuation flight arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday, carrying 308 Nigerian returnees…

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has announced that all United States troops stationed in Iraq will complete their withdrawal by the end of September, marking the end of a prolonged American military presence that has spanned more than two decades. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the prime minister’s visit to the White House,…