Top Stories Today : Trump Warns Of More US Strikes In Nigeria Over Killings

Ajibade Omolade Chistianah
Jan 11
3 min read

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States may launch additional military strikes in Nigeria if ongoing killings persist. Reacting to escalating violence, Trump said Washington is prepared to act decisively to safeguard international security and protect U.S. interests, signalling zero tolerance for unchecked instability.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/trump-warns-of-more-us-strikes-in-nigeria-over-killings

𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗖 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has pledged that Nigeria’s next general election will raise the bar for credibility and transparency. Speaking in Lagos, he stressed that the commission will rely heavily on technology and will no longer tolerate electoral misconduct at any level.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/inec-chair-vows-transparent-tech-driven-polls

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘇𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽

Venezuela has begun releasing political detainees following a leadership change that ended Nicolas Maduro’s rule. The White House described the move as a positive step toward stability, prompting President Trump to suspend a planned second round of U.S. military action.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/venezuela-frees-political-prisoners-in-move-praised-by-trump

𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $9.5𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮

The Bailiwick of Jersey has signed an agreement to repatriate more than $9.5 million in recovered corruption proceeds to Nigeria. The Federal Government has confirmed that the funds will be deployed toward completing the Abuja–Kano Road project.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/jersey-to-return-over-9-5m-looted-funds-to-nigeria

𝗨𝗦 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲r

The United States has released two Russian crew members detained during the seizure of an oil tanker in the North Atlantic. While the vessel remains under investigation for sanctions breaches, the decision reflects a rare diplomatic concession amid strained U.S.–Russia relations.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/us-frees-two-russian-crew-detained-on-seized-oil-tanker-claims

𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗬𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has credited the Dangote Refinery for Nigeria’s fuel stability during the festive season. For the first time in years, the Yuletide passed without fuel scarcity, long queues, or panic buying, thanks to increased local refining capacity.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/hails-dangote-refinery-for-crises-free-yelitude-fuel-supply

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗣 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗗𝗣𝗢 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗡2.5𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲

The Delta State Police Command has redeployed the Divisional Police Officer of Jesse following allegations of ₦2.5 million extortion. The action comes after a viral video sparked public outrage, with authorities confirming that a full investigation is underway.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/delta-cp-redeploy-dpo-over-n2-5m-extortion-case

𝗡𝗠𝗔 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗮𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Nigerian Medical Association has ordered a total shutdown of medical services in Edo State following the abduction of two doctors. The association cited growing insecurity and said healthcare workers can no longer operate safely under current conditions.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/nma-suspends-medical-services-in-edo-over-doctors-abduction

Cradle Project Donates Essential Baby Items To Ikoyi PHC

Sixteen-year-old Oluwatariiresimi Agbeyangi has extended critical support to new mothers at the Ikoyi-Obalende PHC through her initiative, The Cradle Project. Funded by proceeds from her baking venture, the donation underscores youth-led impact and community-driven compassion.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/cradle-project-donates-essential-baby-items-to-ikoyi-phc

LASG To Make More Shelters Available For Lagosians

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to expanding access to affordable housing across the state. The Ministry of Housing confirmed that all ongoing projects will be completed by 2026, with renewed attention on reclaiming and finishing abandoned structures.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/lasg-to-make-more-shelters-available-for-lagosians

LASODA, Others Promote Equal Opportunities For Every Child Through Inclusive Chess Day

Children of varying abilities gathered at Whitesands School for Inclusive Chess Day, an initiative supported by LASODA and Chess in the Slum Africa. The event reinforced the message that disability does not limit intelligence, creativity, or strategic thinking.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/lasoda-others-promote-equal-opportunities-for-every-child-through-inclusive-chess-day

Lagos Listed Among Top Seven Art Destinations In The World To Visit in 2026

Global art platform Artsy has named Lagos among the world’s top seven art destinations for 2026. With landmarks such as the Lagos Biennial, Nike Art Gallery, and John Randle Centre, the city continues to assert itself as Africa’s creative capital.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/lagos-listed-among-top-seven-art-destinations-in-the-world-to-visit-in-2026

Southern Youth Forum confers Leadership Award on Dr Folayinka Dania

The Southern Youth Forum has honoured Dr. Folayinka Dania, Lagos State’s Chief Resilience Officer, with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence. Recognised for youth-focused public service, Dr. Dania remains a leading advocate for resilience education across Lagos.

https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/southern-youth-forum-confers-leadership-award-on-dr-folayinka-dania