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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Canada extends Post-Graduation Work Permit
International students in Canada have received temporary relief following a recent update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). On July 4, 2025, IRCC announced a grace period that delays…
U.S. green card renewal delays surge
U.S. green cardholders are now facing unprecedented delays when renewing or replacing their permanent resident cards. New data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reveals that processing times for…
Canada raises proof of funds for express entry applicants
Prospective immigrants eyeing permanent residence in Canada under the Express Entry system will need to meet new financial requirements following an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Effective…
Retirement event in honor of Dr. Osagie Okunbor, Country Chairman of Shell in Nigeria.
On Tuesday, 24th June, 2025, the Shell Companies in Nigeria hosted a dinner at the Zuma Grill Restaurant, Transcorp Hilton Abuja to celebrate Dr. Osagie Okunbor’s retirement from Shell Group…
Liberia: Boakai apologizes to war victims
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has initiated a landmark national reconciliation effort, marked by memorial services for two assassinated former presidents and a formal apology to victims of the country’s brutal…
U.S. renews security probe into GenScript’s China links
The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has reignited scrutiny of GenScript Biotechnology (1548.HK) over its connections to China, particularly in relation to its collaborations with U.S.-based…
Dorsey unveils offline messaging app ‘Bitchat’
Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has introduced a groundbreaking messaging app called Bitchat, which functions entirely on Bluetooth mesh networks. This experimental platform allows users to communicate…
Ghana Defence minister inaugurates new DIHOC board
In a significant step toward enhancing Ghana’s defense production and industrial growth, Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has formally inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Defence Industries…
Akufo-Addo mourns passing of Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has conveyed deep sorrow over the unexpected passing of Akwatia Member of Parliament (MP), Ernest Yaw Kumi, who died on Monday, July 7, 2025.…
Ghana inaugurated new Board of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC)
In a move aimed at bolstering confidence in Ghana’s financial system, Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Ampem Nyarko has inaugurated the new Board of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC),…
Amnesty raises alarm over enforced disappearances in Guinea
Amid growing concerns over human rights violations in Guinea, a prominent organization has reported a troubling pattern of enforced disappearances, particularly targeting journalists, activists, and human rights defenders. Among the…
Gabonese President launches new political party
In a move widely seen as an effort to solidify his grip on power, Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema has unveiled a new political party just two years after coming…
Nigeria APC’s leprosy versus ADC’s scabies. By Suyi Ayodele
When an elderly supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu tried to start a conversation about the opposition coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), its membership and the 'betrayal' by the…
History revisionism on the prowl. By Okey Anueyiagu
Only recently, there have emerged a deluge of talks and writings about the crisis that predated the Biafra war, and of the war itself. These recent events remind us of…
Trump threatens more than a dozen countries with new tariffs
In a sweeping move that signals a tougher trade stance, President Trump announced Monday, July 7, 2025, that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on imports from South Korea…
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