Category: International

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to deport foreign students involved in anti-Israel protests, particularly on college campuses. His stance follows his earlier move to revoke student visas of individuals expressing support for Hamas, after signing an executive order aimed at combating anti-Semitism. In January, Trump signed an order titled “Additional Measures to Combat…

Despite identifying approximately 3,690 Nigerians for deportation under its immigration policies, the United States government has yet to formally notify Nigerian authorities, officials have confirmed. According to Premium Times, The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they have not received official communication regarding the exact number of deportees…

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as doctors observe early signs of mild kidney failure, though the Vatican assures that the situation is under control. The 88-year-old pontiff, who continues to receive oxygen, has not experienced further respiratory distress since Saturday night. He remains alert and responsive, even participating in Holy Mass from his hospital…

A group of Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom have staged a protest against the increasing cases of Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) scams in the country. According to reports, some Nigerian nationals gathered on Marsham Street, London, on Thursday to raise awareness about the fraudulent activities. A TikTok live video viewed by our correspondents captured…

In a recent statement, Richard Mills, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, emphasized that there is no evidence linking the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the funding of Boko Haram or any terrorist group. Mills made this clear after a meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja. The ambassador expressed strong…

By Miracle Ogunde South Korea has placed thirty personnel of its military under investigation over their alleged involvement in a short-lived declaration of martial law by now-suspended president Yoon Yeol. The News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday disclosed this citing a Defence Ministry report. 17 Generals and 13 officers have so far been notified that…

By Miracle Ogunde The Netherlands Embassy on Tuesday said it has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. According to a statement released by the embassy on Tuesday, the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Eppo Bruins, and the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, will sign the…

By Miracle Ogunde Former Brazil president, Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others have been charged over an alleged coup attempt after his 2022 election loss. AFP reports that Bolsonaro, 69, and his co-accused were hit with five charges over the alleged bid to prevent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after a bitter…

By Miracle Ogunde At least 18 people were injured when a Delta Air Lines jet with 80 people onboard crash-landed Monday at Toronto’s main airport. Officials said, the plane flipped upside down and left no one dead. No explanation of the cause of the accident, or how the plane ended up flipped with its wings…

The Nigerians in the United Kingdom (NIUK) Community has come under intense scrutiny following the release of its election results, which revealed inconsistencies in the figures and were announced at an unusual hour, raising concerns over the credibility of the process. NIUK, established in 2022 as a support network for Nigerians relocating to the UK,…