US special forces have arrived at a UK airbase, preparing to seize a sanctioned oil tanker evading Venezuela blockade and racing towards Russia. Get the latest details on this high-stakes maritime operation.
A new report reveals Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife sustained head injuries fleeing US forces. Details of the intense Caracas operation emerge. Read the full story.
As Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces US charges, his 2006 Abuja summit speech urging financial autonomy and South-South solidarity gains new relevance for Nigeria and Africa. Read his full message.
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends US military action in Venezuela, citing her childhood under Nigerian military rule. She draws a clear line with Greenland.
Nigerian Army troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnapped victims in Kaduna State. The successful operation took place on January 5, 2026. Read more about the military's latest victory.
Global oil prices fall to $61 per barrel due to Venezuela's instability. Analysts warn of further drops below $60 if US tensions persist. OPEC+ pauses production hikes.
US President Donald Trump outlines a timeline for American oil companies to expand operations in Venezuela within 18 months, following the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Details inside.
The UN Human Rights Office says the U.S. intervention in Venezuela violates international law, undermines global security, and sets a dangerous precedent. Read the full report.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado plans to return home, praises Trump for toppling Maduro, and demands free and fair elections. Read the latest.
Heavy gunfire and unrest grip Caracas near Miraflores Palace after President Maduro's reported removal. Watch video and get the latest details on the developing situation.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores plead not guilty in a Manhattan court after a dramatic capture. The case ignites a major US-Venezuela political clash. Read the full details.
Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of captured Venezuelan leader, urges citizens to protest. He vows to find traitors and fight US-backed rule. Read the full story.
Delcy Rodriguez was formally sworn in as Venezuela's interim president after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. Her brother was also re-elected as parliament speaker. Read the full story.
Experts warn that US efforts to revive Venezuela's oil industry could destabilise Nigeria's 2026 budget, which relies heavily on uncertain oil earnings. Discover the potential impact and calls for diversification.
The UN Security Council is deeply divided after the U.S. military captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the emergency session and global reaction.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro declares innocence in US court, calling his capture a kidnapping. The raid sparks political upheaval in Caracas and global concern. Read the full details.
Delcy Rodriguez assumes Venezuela's presidency after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. Parliament backs her, while protests erupt in Caracas. Read the latest on the political crisis.
Nigerian legal experts slam the U.S. capture and trial of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro as illegal and a violation of sovereign immunity. Read their full analysis.
Nicolas Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan president, has pleaded not guilty to US federal drug trafficking charges. He declared his innocence and insisted he remains Venezuela's legitimate leader. Read the full courtroom details.
A European coalition condemns the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to global peace. Read the full analysis.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says Nigeria's silence on Venezuela crisis shows loss of global standing. Read the full statement and analysis.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla, vows to take up arms in response to threats from US President Donald Trump. Read the full story on the escalating tensions.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, captured in a US raid, could face the death penalty for drug-trafficking. Read the full details of the charges and potential sentences.
Donald Trump reignites controversy by proposing US annexation of Greenland, citing security and minerals. Danish and Greenlandic leaders firmly reject the idea, insisting on respect for sovereignty. Read the full details.
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faces a US court hearing after a military operation. The crisis reshapes geopolitics and global oil markets. Read the full analysis.
Nigerian troops intercept wife of notorious criminal John Ngata, leading to recovery of 13 AK-47 rifles, grenades, and ammunition in Taraba. A major blow to criminal networks.
Political upheaval in Venezuela could flood oil markets, slashing prices and creating a $10 billion shortfall in Nigeria's 2026 budget. Experts warn of severe fiscal strain and pressure on the Naira. Read the full analysis.
Former US President Donald Trump warns Colombia could be next for military action, attacks President Gustavo Petro. Read the explosive details and regional fallout.
Cuba accuses the US of killing 32 of its nationals during the military operation in Venezuela that captured President Maduro. Havana declares national mourning.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticizes the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, stating no country can act as the world's judge. Details on the diplomatic strain and China's economic ties with Venezuela.