Global oil prices drop after Trump's Venezuela deal, falling below Nigeria's $64.85 per barrel budget benchmark. This threatens the implementation of the N58.18 trillion 2026 budget. Read the full analysis.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright declares indefinite US control over Venezuelan oil sales, aiming to revive production with billions in investment. Details on the plan and its implications.
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez dismisses the head of the presidential guard after Nicolás Maduro's seizure by US forces. Details on US demands, casualties, and political fallout emerge.
US authorities seized the Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic for violating sanctions linked to Venezuela and Iran. A second vessel was captured in the Caribbean. Full details on the international enforcement action.
US forces seized the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic for violating sanctions linked to Venezuela and Iran. A second vessel was captured in the Caribbean. Read the full details.
The United States military seized a Russian-flagged tanker near Iceland following a dramatic two-week pursuit. This bold move escalates tensions amid the U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil and the capture of President Maduro. Read the full details.
U.S. forces intercept a Russian-flagged oil tanker after a trans-Atlantic pursuit for violating sanctions on Venezuelan oil. Full details on the dramatic seizure operation inside.
Pastor Hank Kunneman defends Trump's plan to control Venezuela's oil, claiming divine approval. Read the global reactions and the controversial spiritual justification.
Russian naval ships escort a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker as US and UK forces prepare to intercept it in the Atlantic. Tensions escalate in a high-stakes maritime standoff. Read the full details.
President Donald Trump announces a major oil transfer deal with Venezuela's interim government. Get the full details on the agreement and its global implications.
Former President Trump claims Venezuela's interim government will transfer sanctioned oil to the US, with proceeds controlled by Washington. Details on the plan and regional implications.
UN says US strikes in Venezuela broke international law. UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls it morally right. Get the full story on the global reaction.
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.
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.