Iranian army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against an attack, saying his country’s forces were on high alert following Washington’s heavy military deployments in the Gulf. He also insisted the Islamic republic’s nuclear expertise could not be eliminated, after Trump said he expected Tehran to seek a deal to…
A Nigerian medical doctor, Okeho-born Festus Babarinde, has attributed his selection for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr Community Service Award in the United States to his long-standing commitment to training medical doctors, strengthening healthcare systems, and supporting underserved communities. Babarinde, who spoke in an interview with Diaspora Tales, said the honour reflects years of…
At least seven people have died, and more than 800,000 households lost power as a winter storm spread across large parts of the United States. Schools and roads were closed, and flights were cancelled as “life-threatening” conditions extended from Texas to New England, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Authorities confirmed that at least…
United States Army Lieutenant General John Brennan has stated that his country’s military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria in the fight against Islamic State-linked militants. Brennan, who is the deputy commander of the United States Africa C0mmand, told AFP that the Pentagon has kept open lines of communication with militaries in…
United States Congressman, Rep Riley Moore, has said the US will ensure that all Nigerians live and practice their faith without fear of persecution and death. Moore said this in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday. The lawmaker was reacting to the collaboration between the US and Nigeria on security issues. He…
Nigeria and the United States on Thursday reaffirmed their growing security partnership, pledging closer cooperation to curb terrorism, protect civilians, and strengthen accountability across conflict-affected areas. Speaking at the opening of a bilateral Working Group in Abuja, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the engagement marked the third high-level interaction with senior…
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organisation, citing the global health body’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and failure to implement necessary reforms, the White House announced on Friday. In a statement shared by the White House on Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department…
The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs has condemned the the abduction of more than 160 worshippers in Kaduna churches, warning that Washington will not tolerate violence against Christians in Nigeria. Bandits had on Sunday attacked congregants during church services in the Kure area of Kajuru Local Government Area, abducting over 160 people. Although…
The United States (U.S.) is due to officially leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025, despite legal requirements to clear outstanding dues and growing concerns over the impact on U.S. and global health. The exit comes after Trump gave formal notice on his…
In October 2023, a US citizen committed suicide after he lost his life savings to a romance scam carried out by a network of fraudsters, including Nigerians living in the US and Nigeria. The fraud victim was a retired American teacher who resided in the eastern district of Tennessee. Court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES…
