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Trump assassination plotter sentenced to life in prison
In a landmark ruling against political violence, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has sentenced 59-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh…
Trump signs spending bill to end four-day shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion funding package on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, officially ending a…
Several dead as bandits raid Katsina community
In a devastating breach of a months-long period of relative calm, armed bandits launched a brutal daylight assault…
Tinubu reaffirms 3 million Bpd oil target for 2030
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s ambitious goal to ramp up Nigeria’s crude oil production to 3…
Ghana suspends citizenship for diaspora applicants
The Government of Ghana has officially suspended the processing of citizenship applications for the "historical diaspora," descendants of…
U.S. confirms troop deployment to Nigeria for counter-terrorism
In a significant escalation of military partnership, the United States has confirmed the deployment of a "small team"…
Nigeria: Nine charged over Benue Yelwata massacre
In a major move toward judicial accountability, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice,…
Zuma Foundation denies Epstein links after court file release
The Jacob Zuma Foundation has issued a scathing denial following reports that the name of South Africa’s former…
Clintons set to testify in high-stakes Epstein investigation
In a dramatic shift that has sent shockwaves through Washington, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of…
U.S. updates 2027 H-1B visa: New lottery, new fees, new rules
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the timeline and groundbreaking structural changes for the…
South Africa disconnects Nigerian High Commission over utility debt
In a rare diplomatic showdown over municipal arrears, the City of Tshwane on Monday, February 2, 2026, disconnected…
Canada to host virtual immigration, recruitment on Feb 11
The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a major virtual immigration and recruitment event scheduled for…
Musk merges SpaceX and xAI to launch Orbital Data Centers
Elon Musk has officially consolidated his business empire by merging his aerospace giant, SpaceX, with his artificial intelligence…
Naira gains against dollar to open February
The Nigerian Naira began the month of February 2026 on a positive trajectory, strengthening to ₦1,384.5 per US…
Guinea-Bissau junta frees opposition leader, pledges inclusive rule
In a significant move toward easing political tensions, Guinea-Bissau’s military junta has released prominent opposition leader and former…