US Embassy in Nigeria authorizes staff departures over escalating violence

The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from its embassy in Abuja, pointing to a worsening security situation across Nigeria. An updated State Department advisory, issued Wednesday, also urged American citizens to reconsider travel to the country, citing escalating risks from terrorism, kidnappings, and civil unrest. Twenty-three states were designated under the most severe “do not travel” category, underscoring the threat level in key regions. T