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U.S. orders evacuation of Abuja embassy staff, raises fresh security concerns

Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe United States Department of State has ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel and family members from its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions across Nigeria.In an updated travel advisory, the U.S. government placed Nigeria at Level 3—“Reconsider Travel”—highlighting concerns over crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest.The

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Opposition heavyweights meet in Abuja, weigh alliance ahead of 2027 polls

Anietie Udobit, AbujaTop figures from Nigeria’s opposition landscape converged in Abuja in a high-stakes meeting that could reshape the political terrain ahead of the 2027 general elections.Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held closed-door talks to explore possible collaboration and

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