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INSECURITY, SOVEREIGNTY, AND STRATEGY: NIGERIA REAFFIRMS MILITARY RESOLVE AS U.S. RHETORIC RAISES STAKES

Nigeria’s long-running struggle with insecurity has entered a more diplomatically sensitive phase, as renewed domestic assurances of military empowerment coincide with unusually direct warnings from the United States. In Abuja on Friday, the Federal Government reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen the Armed Forces amid persistent violence—just as remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump sharpened debate […]

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Coercion, Sovereignty, and the Limits of Power: Venezuela’s Oil and the Fragility of Modern Hegemony

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Few days ago, the United States announced it would control and market Venezuelan oil “indefinitely,” selling an initial 30–50 million barrels on global markets and managing the proceeds in U.S.‑controlled accounts. U.S. officials framed this move as essential for stabilizing Venezuela’s economy and rebuilding its oil sector. But the coercive mechanics and political rhetoric accompanying

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TRUMP WARNS OF FURTHER U.S. STRIKES IN NIGERIA AMID RISING SECURITY AND RELIGIOUS CONCERNS

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Abuja/Washington U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that additional American military strikes could be carried out in Nigeria if attacks on Christians persist, escalating Washington’s involvement in West Africa’s security environment. The remarks were made in an interview with The New York Times, published January 8, 2026, following a Christmas Day strike targeting militants linked

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U.S. Steps Back From Multilateral Institutions With 66 Withdrawals

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Washington The United States has formally ordered its withdrawal from 66 international organizations, marking one of the most sweeping reversals of American multilateral engagement in modern history and signaling a profound recalibration of Washington’s role in global governance. The decision was announced on January 8, 2026, by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following an

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What ₦100 Trillion Means: Understanding Nigeria’s Capital Market Breakthrough

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Lagos Nigeria’s capital market reached a historic milestone at the close of 2025 as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a market capitalization above ₦100 trillion for the first time, underscoring a significant shift in investor sentiment and capital formation within Africa’s largest economy. President Bola Tinubu welcomed the development, describing it as a landmark achievement

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Toronto Police Arrest Suspect in December Shooting of 20-Year-Old Shivank Avasthi

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Toronto Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the December 23, 2025, shooting death of 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi. The announcement was made by Detective Sergeant Stacey McCabe of the Homicide and Missing Persons Unit during a media briefing. According to police, officers responded at approximately 3:34 p.m. to reports of an “Unknown Trouble” near

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UN: US Still Bound by Charter Despite Withdrawal Move

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from several entities linked to the world body, reaffirming that Washington remains bound by its financial obligations under the UN Charter.In a statement issued on Thursday, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the Secretary-General was disappointed by the

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RIVERS ASSEMBLY INITIATES FRESH IMPEACHMENT PROCESS AGAINST GOVERNOR FUBARA

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Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced a new impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, marking the third such move since 2023. Lawmakers cite allegations of gross misconduct, a development that has renewed political tension in one of Nigeria’s most economically and politically significant states. The

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Nigeria’s Gas Giant Axxela Passes to BlueCore After Massive Value Creation

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Lagos — Helios Investment Partners and Japanese trading firm Sojitz have completed the sale of their equity stake in Axxela to BlueCore Investment Group, marking the latest chapter in the evolution of one of Nigeria’s most prominent indigenous gas infrastructure companies. This was disclosed by Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive of OANDO The transaction

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AA Rano, Petrosoft Roll Out Nigeria’s First Smart Unmanned Fuel Stations

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Lagos — AA Rano Nigeria, a leading downstream petroleum marketing company, has unveiled what it describes as the country’s first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations, marking a significant step in the digital transformation of Nigeria’s fuel retail sector. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership with Nigerian technology firm Petrosoft Limited, a

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