NEWS

US airstrikes will turn Nigeria into a war zone — Sheikh Gumi warns

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has reacted strongly to recent United States airstrikes targeting terrorists in Nigeria’s North West, cautioning that the move could have dangerous consequences for the country. In a Facebook post shared on Friday, December 26, 2025, Gumi warned that direct

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US lawmaker applauds Tinubu, Nigerian government for rescue of 100 abducted pupils

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

United States Congressman Riley Moore has praised the Nigerian government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the successful rescue of 100 Catholic schoolchildren abducted in Niger State, describing the operation as a reassuring indication of Nigeria’s improving security response. Moore, who is currently in Nigeria for consultations with the National Security Adviser,

EDUCATION

US Embassy Appeals to Nigerian to Study in American Universities to Improve their Lot

Daily Dispatch September 22, 2025

The United States Embassy has described Nigerians as determined and highly industrious people, appealing to them to consider getting educated in American universities to improve their lot, assuring that numerous opportunities await them. Speaking at the 2025 Education USA Fair in Abuja, the Public Diplomacy Officer at the US Embassy Abuja, Brian Neubert said numerous […]

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US hails Nigeria over arrest of terrorist leaders

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2025

The United States Government has hailed the Nigerian government over the arrest of two terrorist leaders of the Ansaru sect, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, aka Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, aka Mallam Mamuda. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the United States Mission in Nigeria on its X handle.  The Federal […]

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US Says Latest Visa Decision Against Nigeria Unconnected to BRICS, Venezuelan Refugees

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2025

The United States Mission has explained that recent reduction in visa validity for Nigerian nonimmigrant travellers is not tied to Nigeria’s position on BRICS nor the Venezuelan deportees. US President Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on “Any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS” Trump made the statement few days ago […]

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New American Visa Rule for Nigerians Not Aligned with Principles of Reciprocity and Mutual Respect – FG

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2025

The Nigerian government has reacted to the new stringent visa rule to Nigerians by the American government, stating that: “The decision appears misaligned with the principles of reciprocity, equity, and mutual respect that should guide bilateral engagements between friendly nations.” The Nigerian government’s reaction was contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the