Amazon blocks 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs
Amazon has disclosed that it prevented more than 1,800 individuals linked to North Korea from applying for jobs on its platform, citing growing concerns over covert attempts by Pyongyang to…
US to Suspend Issuance of Several Visa Categories to Nigerians from January 1, 2026
The United States government has announced plans to partially suspend the issuance of visas to Nigerian nationals, effective January 1, 2026. The decision was disclosed in a statement released on…
Norway’s Crown Princess to undergo lung transplant, Palace confirms
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is expected to undergo a lung transplant following a recent decline in her health, the Royal Palace has announced. In a statement released on Thursday, the…
Fani-Kayode Hails Release of Nigerian Air Force Personnel, Aircraft by Burkina Faso
Former Minister of Aviation and Nigerian ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has praised President Bola Tinubu following the release of 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and a C-130 aircraft detained in…
Trump Demands Return of ‘Stolen’ Oil as US Announces Maritime Clampdown on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has sharply escalated tensions with Venezuela, announcing what he described as a maritime blockade targeting sanctioned oil tankers linked to the South American nation. In a…
Nigeria added as US expands travel restrictions under new Trump proclamation
The United States has placed Nigeria under partial travel restrictions as President Donald Trump expands entry limitations on foreign nationals from countries deemed to pose heightened security risks. President Trump…
President Trump unveils new $1m ‘gold card’ for wealthy applicants
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially launched a new immigration pathway known as the “gold card,” a premium visa route offering expedited legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship…
Miss Universe reveals full details of Miss Jamaica’s injuries as family prepares medical evacuation
The Miss Universe Organization has released a comprehensive update on the condition of Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who has been hospitalized in Bangkok since suffering a serious fall during…
Burkina Faso detains 11 Nigerian soldiers, seizes Air Force C-130 over alleged airspace violation
Burkina Faso’s military authorities have confirmed the detention of 11 Nigerian soldiers and the seizure of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft after what they described as an unauthorised…
Burkina Faso Releases Eight Aid Workers Held on Espionage Allegations
Eight staff members of the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) have been freed by Burkina Faso’s military authorities after being detained for several months on accusations of espionage, the organisation…
US Donates $5 Million to UNICEF to Combat Child Malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria
The United States has contributed $5 million to UNICEF to support urgent humanitarian efforts in Nigeria’s North-West, where acute malnutrition among children remains a critical concern. According to a statement…
Trump Administration Renames U.S. Institute of Peace After President
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has formally renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace in his honour, a move that comes after the government took control of the agency…
Australia Moves Ahead With Under-16 Social Media Ban as Meta Begins Removing Young Users
Meta has started taking down accounts belonging to Australian users under the age of 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads ahead of the country’s new social media age-restriction law. The…
Putin Signals Openness to Parts of US Peace Plan as Kremlin Prepares for Continued Talks
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted sections of a new United States peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while dismissing other elements…
Putin Says Russia Ready if Europe Chooses War, Zelenskyy Looks to U.S. Talks in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow is fully prepared to respond militarily if European nations decide to initiate conflict with Russia. The statement came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Maduro Prepares Guerrilla Resistance and Chaos in Case of US Invasion, Report Says
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is reportedly gearing up for a prolonged guerrilla campaign and widespread disruption should the United States attempt a ground invasion to remove him from power, according…
ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Military Coup Disrupts Elections
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its decision-making bodies following a military takeover that disrupted the country’s recent elections. The decision was announced…
Grace Richardson Becomes First Openly Gay Woman to Win Miss England
Grace Richardson has made history as the first openly gay contestant to win the Miss England pageant, securing the 2025 crown in a closely contested final held on November 21.…
Former President Jonathan Safely Evacuated From Guinea-Bissau After Military Takeover
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is safe and has been evacuated from Guinea-Bissau, following a sudden military intervention that halted the nation’s electoral…
House of Reps Calls on FG to Secure Safe Return of Former President Jonathan from Guinea-Bissau
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the federal government to take immediate diplomatic action to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who remains stranded in Guinea-Bissau…
White House Lockdown After Shooting Involving National Guard in D.C.
The White House was placed on lockdown Wednesday following a shooting near Washington, D.C., involving members of the U.S. National Guard, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred close to Farragut Metro…
Miss Universe 2025: Olivia Yacé Resigns Africa & Oceania Title After Top-Five Finish
Olivia Yacé, representing Côte d’Ivoire at Miss Universe 2025, has officially stepped down from her title as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, days after placing in the top five of…
India pays tribute as Bollywood legend Dharmendra passes away at 89
India’s entertainment industry is grieving the loss of Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol, one of Bollywood’s most enduring and beloved actors, who died in Mumbai at the age of 89. His…
Trump Calls for Arrest of Democrats Accused of Urging Military to Resist Unlawful Orders
U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded the arrest of six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a recent video advising military personnel to disregard illegal commands, a move that has intensified…
UN Condemns Mass Kidnappings in Niger, Kebbi, Urges Swift Rescue of Schoolchildren
The United Nations has denounced the abduction of students and teachers in Niger State, describing the incident as another alarming assault on education in Nigeria’s north. In a statement on…
Trump Condemns Alleged Killings of Christians in Nigeria, Signals Possible Policy Shift
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the Nigerian government over what he describes as the systematic killing of Christians across the country. Speaking during a conservative…
Soyinka Condemns Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Nigeria
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for threatening military intervention in Nigeria, calling the remarks “reckless” and poorly informed. The literary icon spoke on Friday…
US Secretary of War Holds Urgent Talks with Nigeria Over Surge in Attacks on Christians
The United States has signaled growing alarm over violent attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, at the…
Chadwick Boseman Honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Late actor Chadwick Boseman, celebrated for his iconic role as Marvel’s Black Panther, was posthumously awarded the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, November 20. Boseman,…
US Congressman Bill Huizenga Condemns Tinubu Government Over Rising Violence in Nigeria
US Congressman Bill Huizenga expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s escalating security crisis, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to take decisive action. Speaking before the US House Subcommittee on…
Nicki Minaj Calls for Global Action on Christian Persecution in Nigeria at UN Conference
American rapper Nicki Minaj delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, November 18, highlighting the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Speaking alongside U.S.…
Elon Musk and Billie Eilish in Public Feud Over Billionaire Wealth
Billionaire Elon Musk and pop star Billie Eilish have become embroiled in a public dispute after the singer criticized the Tesla CEO for hoarding wealth while global crises remain unaddressed.…
Trump Threatens BBC with Multi-Billion-Dollar Lawsuit over Edited Speech
President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, claiming the broadcaster misrepresented his words in a Panorama documentary. The segment, Trump…
Tacha Sets Two Guinness World Records in Makeup Marathon
Reality TV star and beauty entrepreneur Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has achieved a historic feat by setting two Guinness World Records for the most cosmetic makeovers completed…
Islamic Council Rejects Christian Genocide Claims, Accuses US of Political Agenda in Nigeria
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has strongly dismissed claims by former US President Donald Trump that Christians in Nigeria are being subjected to genocide, calling the designation…
Hilda Baci Earns Second Guinness World Record for Largest Pot of Jollof Rice
Nigeria’s celebrated chef and media personality, Hilda Baci, has once again captured global attention as she receives her second Guinness World Record plaque, this time for cooking the largest pot…
Kwankwaso to Trump: Support Nigeria With Technology, Not Threats
Former presidential candidate and national figure, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent classification of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” urging Washington to assist…
Former Premier League Referee David Coote Faces Possible Jail Sentence After Admitting to Child Abuse Image Offence
Former English Premier League referee David Coote could be heading to prison after admitting to creating an indecent image of a child, a crime the court has described as extremely…
Tacha Completes 24-Hour Guinness World Record Attempt After 145 Stunning Makeovers in Lagos
In a dazzling display of endurance, creativity, and passion, reality TV star and entrepreneur Natacha Akide, widely known as Tacha, has wrapped up her ambitious 24-hour Guinness World Record attempt…
US Court Dismisses Drake’s Defamation Suit Against Universal Music Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has suffered a major legal blow as a United States federal court in New York dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over the release and promotion…
Tinubu Seeks $2.35 Billion Loan, $500 Million Sukuk to Strengthen Nigeria’s 2025 Budget and Refinance Debts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve a plan to raise fresh funds worth $2.347 billion from the international capital market, along with an additional…
Kemi Badenoch Unveils Radical Immigration Plan to Deport 150,000 Illegal Migrants Each Year
In what she described as the “toughest border reform in Britain’s history,” UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has announced an aggressive new immigration policy aimed at deporting 150,000 illegal…
Tinubu to Address Nigerians as the Country Marks 65 Years of Independence
Nigeria is set to mark its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, October 1, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast to commemorate the occasion. The President’s Special…
Nigerian Student and Software Engineer Among Three Arrested in India Over Drug Trafficking
Indian police in Bengaluru have arrested three Nigerian nationals, including a student and a software engineer, in connection with a major drug trafficking operation. The Central Crime Branch (CCB), through…
World Cup Qualifiers Shake Up: South Africa Penalized, El Salvador Fined, and Europe’s Race Tightens
The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup took dramatic new turns this week as fresh rulings and decisive fixtures reshaped qualification campaigns across multiple continents. In Africa, South Africa’s…
Tom Holland Suffers Concussion on ‘Spider-Man’ Set, Production to Continue
Fans of Marvel’s beloved web-slinger got a scare this week as actor Tom Holland sustained a mild concussion while filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The incident, reported by CNN, occurred…
U.S. Warns Nigerian Politicians: Corruption May Lead to Visa Ban
The United States government has cautioned Nigerian politicians and public officials that involvement in corruption could result in visa restrictions, regardless of their political status or influence at home. In…
Nigeria’s Economy Expands by 4.23% in Q2 2025 as Oil and Non-Oil Sectors Drive Growth
Nigeria’s economy gained fresh momentum in the second quarter of 2025, recording a 4.23 percent year-on-year growth in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to new data from the National…
UK Endorses Air Peace Abuja–London Flights as Onyema Promises Cheaper, Easier Travel
Air Peace is gearing up for another milestone in Nigerian aviation with the launch of direct flights from Abuja to London on October 26, 2025. The United Kingdom has thrown…
Hilda Baci Breaks Guinness World Record With Largest Jollof Rice Serving in Lagos
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has made history again after Guinness World Records officially confirmed her achievement of the largest serving of jollof rice. The dish, weighing an astonishing 8,780…