U.S. President Donald Trump is marking America's 250th anniversary with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall, as celebrations draw criticism over growing political divisions.
The United States has designated a Nigerian, two other individuals and six entities for allegedly financing ISIS, accusing them of operating a transnational network that moved funds across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa to support the terrorist group's activities.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed an $800 million contribution from the United States, providing a major boost to global humanitarian operations amid rising hunger and food insecurity worldwide.
Nigeria and the United States have recorded a major counterterrorism breakthrough following a joint military operation that reportedly eliminated senior ISIS leader Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki and several of his lieutenants during a coordinated strike in the Lake Chad Basin.
The United States is reportedly moving toward a possible indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of planes belonging to a Cuban exile group.
The Kano State Hisbah Board has released the timetable for the 2026 state-sponsored mass wedding programme, with activities scheduled from August 3 to August 9, including pre-marital training, wedding ceremonies and receptions across the state.
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has introduced a ₦500,000 penalty for reckless driving by students celebrating the completion of their final examinations, as part of measures to safeguard lives and maintain order on campus.
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that State Police will operate with adequate safeguards to prevent abuse, while announcing that the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions will strengthen the fight against insecurity nationwide.
Stakeholders at the maiden South-East Regional Security Summit have called for increased investment in drones, CCTV systems, forensic capabilities and a shared regional database to strengthen the fight against kidnapping, terrorism and other criminal activities across the region.