Deadly Protests Erupt in Nepal as Police Kill 19; UN Demands Probe into Violent Crackdown The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation and called for an immediate investigation after at least 19 people were killed and over 200 injured in violent clashes between police and protesters in Nepal. The deadly confrontation on Monday marked […]
UK Drops Immigration Bomb: Nigerian Students in Desperate Scramble as Deportation Looms The United Kingdom’s Home Office has initiated a major and unprecedented campaign, directly contacting international students via text and email to deliver a stark warning: leave the country or face deportation. This aggressive move, which has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian student community, […]
US-Based Nigerian Convict Faces Legal Action, Reigniting Deportation Debate The issue of Nigerian citizens facing criminal prosecution in the United States and the subsequent calls for their deportation has become a recurring theme in national discourse. While no single, recent high-profile case has been reported, the general legal and diplomatic context surrounding such incidents continues […]
China’s New Talent Visa: What Nigerian Professionals Need to Know Before October Launch In a strategic move to bolster its position as a global hub for innovation, China has announced the introduction of a new visa category specifically for young professionals in science and technology. Set to take effect on October 1, 2025, this new […]
Archaeological Treasure: Drought Reveals Ancient Tombs in Northern Iraq A devastating drought in Iraq has led to a stunning archaeological discovery, with a team of researchers uncovering approximately 40 ancient tombs in the country’s northern region. The tombs, believed to be more than 2,300 years old and dating to the Hellenistic-Seleucid period, have been exposed […]
International Crackdown: Nigerian Authorities Deport 51 Convicted Cyberfraudsters In a powerful display of international cooperation and a firm stance against online crime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), successfully deported 51 more foreign nationals who were convicted of cyberfraud and internet-related offenses. The latest expulsion, […]
Deadly Wildfires Sweep Spain, Killing One and Forcing Thousands to Flee A man has died and thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes and hotels as a wave of deadly wildfires, fueled by a searing heatwave and strong winds, sweeps across Spain. The fatality marks the first death from the dozens of […]
Nigeria, 66 Other Nations Hit with Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs In a significant escalation of a protectionist trade policy, the Trump administration has imposed sweeping new tariffs that affect Nigeria and 66 other nations. The new duties, which took effect on August 7, 2025, are part of a “reciprocal tariff” program aimed at addressing what the […]
Zelensky Urges Allies to Act for ‘Regime Change’ in Russia After Deadly Kyiv Attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday issued a stark call for the world to actively pursue “regime change” in Russia, arguing that failure to do so would allow Moscow to continue destabilizing neighboring countries even after the war in Ukraine concludes. […]
Global Stocks Waver as Trade Optimism Wanes, Focus Shifts to Key Economic Data and Corporate Earnings Global stock markets are exhibiting mixed performance and heightened volatility this Tuesday, July 29, 2025, as investor sentiment navigates a landscape where initial trade relief is fading, and attention firmly turns to a flurry of crucial economic data and […]
Chinese Yuan Gains Ground Against US Dollar, Reaches 7.1385 Central Parity Rate The Chinese currency, Renminbi (Yuan), has strengthened against the US dollar, with its central parity rate reaching 7.1385 on Thursday. This upward movement reflects shifts in the global foreign exchange market and China’s managed floating exchange rate system. According to the China Foreign […]
US Passport Slips to 10th Place as Asian Nations Dominate 2025 Global Mobility Rankings The American passport has continued its downward trend in global mobility rankings, slipping to 10th place in the latest 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks its lowest position in the index’s 20-year history, contrasting sharply with the sustained dominance of Asian […]
Deadly Strike Hits Gaza’s Only Catholic Church, Sparking Outcry An Israeli strike on Gaza’s sole Catholic church, the Holy Family Parish Church, on Thursday claimed the lives of two individuals and injured several others, including the parish priest. The incident has drawn widespread international condemnation and a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire from Pope […]
Iran Orders Suspension of Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog Amid Escalating Tensions Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the immediate suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog. The directive, announced on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, follows a law overwhelmingly passed by the Iranian Parliament and ratified by […]
ECOWAS Parliament Calls for Urgent Legal Framework on AI in West Africa The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the urgent development of a robust legal framework to govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the sub-region. The plea was made by the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hadja Memounatou […]
Saint Lucian Senate President Declares Strong Ancestral Ties to Nigeria During Tinubu’s Historic Visit In a poignant acknowledgment of shared heritage, the President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, has revealed that historical records confirm a significant portion of the island nation’s ancestors were traced directly to Nigeria. This revelation came on Monday, June […]
Top Iranian Cleric Issues Fatwa-Like Warning Against Anyone Harming Supreme Leader, Amidst Trump’s Rhetoric A senior Shia cleric in Iran, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, has issued a significant religious declaration stating that “any regime or individual threatening the leaders of the Islamic Ummah and acting on those threats qualifies as a Muharib” (one who […]
Two Firefighters Killed, One Injured in Ambush While Responding to Idaho Wildfire; Suspect Dead Two firefighters were tragically killed and a third wounded on Sunday, June 29, 2025, when they were ambushed by a gunman while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain, just north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Authorities confirmed that the fire […]
Israeli Student Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Iran, Shin Bet Announces Israeli authorities have announced the arrest of a 22-year-old student from Ben-Gurion University on suspicion of conducting espionage missions on behalf of Iranian intelligence operatives. The arrest, made earlier this month, was revealed in a joint statement issued Thursday by the Shin Bet […]
Qatar Halts Air Traffic, Urges Foreigners to Shelter Amid Iranian Retaliation Threats Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic within its airspace and several Western embassies have advised their citizens to “shelter in place” as tensions in the Middle East escalate following Iranian threats of retaliation against the United States. The swift measures, announced Monday, […]