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Global markets steady ahead of fed meeting as geopolitical talks draw limited reaction
Global stocks closed mostly flat to slightly lower on Monday, August 18, 2025, as investors awaited a pivotal…
Tanzanian court blocks live coverage of opposition leader’s trial
A Tanzanian court has barred the live broadcasting of treason proceedings involving the country’s main opposition leader, Tundu…
Burkina Faso declares U.N. envoy persona non grata
Burkina Faso’s government has expelled United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak after a U.N. report alleged serious violations…
Sudan’s Burhan restructures military leadership amid civil war
Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has announced a sweeping reshuffle of senior army officers, a move…
For alleged violations, Trump admin revokes 6,000 Student Visa
The United States government has withdrawn more than 6,000 student visas under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing alleged…
Trump hosts Zelenskyy and European leaders
President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders at the White House on…
Jonathan hails Babangida as one of Nigeria’s most committed leaders
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida…
Obi calls on Nigerians to collect PVCs ahead of 2027 polls
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to prioritize registering and collecting their Permanent…
Nigerian visa applicants must submit social media handles – U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has updated its visa application requirements, now obligating all applicants to disclose social…
New Zealand to end paper student visa applications
New Zealand is moving closer to a fully digital immigration process, with paper applications for international student visas…
NNPC-Sahara group JV scales LPG fleet past 160,000 cubic meters
WAGL Energy Limited, the joint venture between Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Sahara Group, has further…
California democrats consider redistricting push to counter Texas GOP
California Democrats are positioning themselves for a potential redistricting battle in response to Republican efforts in Texas to…
Georgia to introduce mandatory work permits for foreigners
Beginning March 1, 2026, Georgia will enforce a new policy requiring most foreign nationals to secure a valid…
KWAM1, KWAM2’ and their holy water. By Suyi Ayodele
If you don’t belong to the upper class in Nigeria, stay off crime. If you are not close…
Trump seeks end to no-cash bail, nationwide crackdown on crime in U.S. cities
President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a sweeping federal initiative aimed at tackling violent crime in Washington,…