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FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable Themes In Troubled Times

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, Nigeria will be on the menu but not as a competitor.

Pentagon Voices Concern Over Israel’s Increased Intelligence Activities in U.S. – Report

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

The U.S. Department of War is deeply concerned about an increase in Israeli intelligence activity in the country, NBC News reported, citing sources. According to

Islamist Terrorists Doing To Nigerian Christians What White Racists Used To Do To Blacks In U.S.

Global UpfrontJun 6, 2026June 6, 20260

By Emmanuel Ogebe Esq Emmanuel Ogebe: If I may come in real quick with a couple of thoughts. I really appreciate the insight you provided,

U.S. Hails Nigeria Counterterrorism Efforts, Joint Operation Against ISIS Leader

Global UpfrontJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

The United States (U.S.) has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist

Iran’s New Grand Strategy: How A Remade Islamic Republic Will Reshape The Middle East

Global UpfrontJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

By Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr At the outset of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in February 2026, the Islamic Republic appeared battered and weakened.

U.S.: Nigerian-born Catholic Priest Sentenced To Life In Prison After Being Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Several Women

Global UpfrontJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

Reverend Father Anthony Odiong

Why We “Briefly” Detained Professor Okey Ndibe, By DSS

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

Professor Okey Ndibe, one of Nigeria’s best known distinguished novelists, academic and public intellectual was briefly detained at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMIA), Lagos on

U.S. To Drastically Slash Visa Processing Embassies In Africa To 20, Abuja To Be Scrapped

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2026June 2, 20260

The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come

Nigeria/US AFRICOM Partnership Yields More Dividends as 21 ISWAP Fighters Killed in Arege

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

By Colonel Timothy Antigha (Rtd) The Nigeria-US AFRICOM security partnership is delivering measurable results. In the latest precision operation in Arege, Borno State, 21 ISWAP

U.S. Commits $3.5m To Monitor Nigeria’s Religious Violence

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

The United States (U.S.) Department of State has announced a $3.5m (approximately N5bn) funding opportunity aimed at improving the documentation and reporting of religious freedom