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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…
Health workers’ strike cripples public hospitals across Nigeria
Public healthcare delivery across Nigeria has reached a near-total standstill as the nationwide strike by the Joint Health…
Nigeria’s Presidency spends ₦34bn on foreign travel in 2 years
Fresh data from the government spending tracker, GovSpend, has sparked a national debate in Nigeria following revelations that…
Coup plotters planned my arrest and assassination, says Defence Minister Musa
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has revealed chilling details of a foiled coup attempt that targeted…
Burkina Faso takes full control of Air Burkina
The government of Burkina Faso has officially finalized the nationalization of its flag carrier, Air Burkina, transforming it…
Meta faces landmark child safety trial in New Mexico
In a case that could redefine the legal liabilities of social media giants, jury selection began today in…
U.S. Justice Department downplays prospect of new criminal charges after massive Epstein file release
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to temper public expectations for a new wave of prosecutions…
U.S. consumer confidence falls for fifth straight month amid tariff and inflation concerns
Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy weakened further in December, as persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s tariff…
South Sudanese migrants sue U.S. over end of deportation protections
A coalition of immigrant rights advocates has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its decision…