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US Govt Advises Citizens to Stay Off Abuja Roads Till Further Notice

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6 years ago

July 10, 2019

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By Eric Elezuo

The government of the United States of America has advised its citizens in Nigeria to avoid Abuja roads till further notice following anticipated demonstration by the religious sect, Islamic Movement of Nigeria, better known as Shiites.

This is contained in a release by the American Embassy in Abuja, made available to The Boss.

The release read:

“The U.S Embassy in Abuja advises U.S. citizens that large demonstrations in Abuja by protesters affiliated with Islamic Movement of Nigeria have been reported on July 10. Protests by this group on July 9 became violent, including exchanges of gunfire between protestors and Nigerian Police. U.S. Government personnel have been advised to avoid roads in and around Abuja until further notice. The U.S. Embassy is also advising its personnel to remain at work or home until further notice.”

The instruction specifically asked that the Central Business District, including the area between the Hilton and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs be avoided.

The Mission further asked its citizens to adhere to the following:

· Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
· Be aware of your surroundings.
· Monitor local media for updates.
· Carry proper Identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Nigerian visa.
· Review your personal security plans.

It will be recalled that the Shiites invaded the National Assembly in a violence demostration on Tuesday. Many were reportedly injured.

They were asking for the release of their leader. El-Zakzaky, who had been held incommunicado since December 2015.

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Defence Gulps Lion Share As Tinubu Presents N58.47trn 2026 Budget to NASS

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6 hours ago

December 19, 2025

Eric

President Bola Tinubu has presented a budget of N58.47 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to a joint session of the National Assembly, with capital recurrent (non‑debt) expenditure standing at N15.25 trillion.

Tinubu presented the budget on Friday, pegging the capital expenditure at N26.08 trillion and putting the crude oil benchmark at US$64.85 per barrel.

He said the expected total revenue is N34.33 trillion, projected total expenditure: N58.18 trillion, including N15.52 trillion for debt servicing. The budget is N23.85 trillion, representing 4.28% of GDP.

The budget was anchored on a crude oil production of 1.84 million barrels per day, and an exchange rate of N1,400 to the US Dollar for the 2026 fiscal year.

In terms of sectoral allocation, defence and security took the lion’s share with N 5.41 trillion, followed by infrastructure at N3.56 trillion.

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Mike Adenuga, Emmanuel Macron Hold High-Powered Meeting in Paris

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2 days ago

December 18, 2025

Eric

Accomplished billionaire businessman and Commander of the French Légion d’Honneur, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., GCON, CdrLH, has held a private meeting with the French President, Emmanuel Macron.

The two powerful citizens of the world held the meeting on Wednesday at the historic Élysée Palace in Paris.

The high-level engagement underscores the longstanding relationship between Dr. Adenuga and the French Republic, as well as his continued relevance in global business and diplomatic circles.

A respected industrialist and philanthropist, Adenuga has been widely acknowledged for his contributions to economic development, telecommunications, energy, and humanitarian causes across Africa and beyond.

The meeting adds to Dr. Adenuga’s growing profile as a bridge between African enterprise and international leadership.

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Free at Last: Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Soldiers, Aircraft

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2 days ago

December 18, 2025

Eric

Burkina Faso has released Nigerian soldiers who were detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country earlier this month, Nigerian officials said.

The release followed a diplomatic intervention by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a high-level delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to meet Burkina Faso’s Military Leader, Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday.

In a statement, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s spokesperson, said both sides resolved the matter amicably and secured the release of the Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew.

The soldiers had been held for nearly two weeks after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) described the aircraft’s landing as an “unfriendly act” carried out in defiance of international law.

The Nigerian Air Force, however, said the crew encountered a technical issue that required a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, the nearest available airfield. It said the landing complied with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.