Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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Secret Service suspends six over Trump rally security lapse
Nearly a year after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Secret Service has suspended six personnel without pay, facing continued scrutiny over security failures…
Rescue efforts continue amid Texas flood alert failures
The desperate search for more than 170 people still unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods swept through Central Texas entered its seventh day on Thursday, as the confirmed death toll…
Trump, African leaders trade summit targets critical minerals
In a strategic diplomatic engagement, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed five West African heads of state to the White House on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, for a summit focused on…
U.S. imposes stricter visa rules on Nigeria and Ghana
In a significant policy update, the United States has revised its visa reciprocity terms for Nigeria and Ghana, restricting tourist, business, and academic travelers from both countries to single-entry visas…
Trump praises Liberian President’s English
In a moment that drew awkward glances during a diplomatic luncheon, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, commended Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the…
Nigeria sets 16 as minimum age for university admission
In a decisive move to standardize entry requirements into higher education, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has officially declared that 16 years is now the minimum age for admission…
Political IDPs’: Feasting on the misery of the displaced. By Jide Akamha
“Those who have triggered political coalitions are political IDPs. Do not pay attention to them because they will remove themselves, not me” – President Tinubu Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston)…
Kenya President orders Police to shoot violent protesters in the leg
In a forceful response to the recent anti-government protests that rocked Kenya, President William Ruto on Wednesday urged police officers to incapacitate—rather than kill—demonstrators who vandalize or destroy property. His…
What’s on the table for the 5 African Presidents meeting Trump at the White House?
Lagos, Nigeria — The Presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon are in Washington this week for a three-day mini-summit hosted by President Trump — part of what the…
U.S. restricts Nigerian non-immigrant visas to single entry
The United States government has revised its visa policy for Nigerian nationals, limiting the issuance of non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to single-entry access valid for three months. In a statement…
Most bandits are locals, says Katsina Governor
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has revealed that the majority of bandits wreaking havoc in the state are not outsiders, but individuals born and raised within the local communities. Speaking…
Obi refutes Abacha meeting, shares junta appointment letter
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has firmly denied allegations of ever working with or meeting the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, clarifying the nature of his involvement…
Trump unveils new tariffs on copper, drugs, and BRICS countries
President Donald Trump intensified his aggressive trade agenda on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, unveiling a 50% tariff on imported copper and signaling imminent duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The sweeping…
Utomi warns ADC coalition: ‘Power without purpose is futile’
Political economist and founder of the Centre for Values in Leadership, Prof. Pat Utomi, has offered a candid assessment of the recently unveiled opposition coalition led by the African Democratic…
ADC blames Tinubu for U.S. trade talks snub
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asserted that Nigeria’s exclusion from high‑level White House trade discussions stems from President Bola Tinubu’s poor economic performance, claiming the country has fallen from…
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