Venezuela's collapse under Maduro is a cautionary tale. This analysis calls for fortified elections, internal party democracy, and transparent resource governance to ensure the people's voice is heard globally. A must-read for Nigerian leaders.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado meets US President Donald Trump. Talks focus on Venezuela's future after Maduro's capture and US military strikes. Read the full details.
Donald Trump posted a doctored Wikipedia entry calling himself Venezuela's acting president after a US military operation captured Nicolas Maduro. Read the full details and implications.
One year into his second term, President Trump enforces a 'might is right' foreign policy. Analysis of the US attack on Venezuela, the revived Monroe Doctrine, and the global power struggle with China. Read more.
The US invasion of Venezuela and airstrikes in Sokoto spark fears for Nigeria's future. Analysis compares economic collapse, leadership failure, and threats to sovereignty. Read more.
The United States warns its citizens to depart Venezuela due to severe security threats, including armed militias setting up roadblocks. Level 4 advisory in effect.
US President Donald Trump says his personal judgment, not international law, guides his actions after the controversial military seizure of Venezuela's leader. Experts warn of global instability.
Nicaraguan authorities arrest 60 people for supporting the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Human rights groups report a new wave of repression. Read the full details.
US President Donald Trump says Venezuela is releasing political prisoners, leading him to cancel planned military actions. Get the full details on the developing US-Venezuela relations.
US President Trump urges oil executives to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves post-Maduro capture, promising security. CEOs remain wary, citing past seizures and calling the nation 'uninvestable'.
The dramatic capture of Venezuela's Maduro marks the climax of institutional decay. Prof. Steve Azaiki's analysis warns Nigeria and Africa of similar risks when the social contract breaks. Read the urgent lessons.
Professor Lai Olurode condemns President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela and warns against foreign intervention in Nigeria's security. He advocates for inclusive governance and electoral reforms.
Pope Leo XIV warns diplomacy is being replaced by force, criticises US actions in Venezuela and calls for safeguarding human rights. Read his full New Year's message.
Nigerian scholars dissect the legal and geopolitical fallout of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, warning Africa and the Global South of a dangerous precedent. Read the full analysis.
The US Senate has passed a resolution to block President Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congressional approval. Read the full details and implications.
The Alliance of Sahel States has condemned the US removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as an 'act of aggression'. Read the full story.
The US Senate has passed a key vote to limit President Trump's military actions in Venezuela. Get the full details on this bipartisan rebuke and its implications.
Three Chevron-chartered tankers are transporting Venezuelan crude to the US, as sanctions cause a major storage buildup. Get the latest on the oil shipments and the looming capacity crisis.
The Trump administration outlines conditions for Venezuela's oil restart, including severing ties with US adversaries and partnering with American firms. Read the full details.
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.