US Updates Deportation Register, Publishes Names and Photos of 112 Nigerians
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revised its immigration enforcement register, reducing the number of Nigerian nationals slated for removal to 112. Published directly on the official DHS web portal, the updated database features the full names, personal details, and photographs of the affected individuals. The roster includes individuals from diverse regional […]
Fraud and Money Laundering Top Offences on US ICE Register for Nigerians
Fraud and money laundering feature prominently among the charges listed against 134 Nigerians on a United States immigration enforcement register, according to a recent analysis of records from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The individuals are foreign nationals identified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and cataloged in the DHS “Worst of the […]
Two Women Killed as Manipur Ethnic Violence Escalates
Two women have been killed in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, police said Wednesday, bringing the number of civilians killed in the latest wave of ethnic violence to 10 in the past three weeks. The women were killed near their home in Tamenglong district, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) west of the state capital, Imphal. […]
Ikpeazu Seeks Revival of Nigeria-Spain Bilateral Agreements
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, has called for the revitalisation of existing bilateral agreements between Nigeria and Spain to strengthen trade, investment and people-to-people relations. Ikpeazu made the call after presenting his Letters of Credence to Spain’s King Felipe VI at the Royal Palace in Madrid on Monday, formally marking the start of his diplomatic assignment. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, on Tuesday, the ambassador […]
VP Shettima Returns to Nigeria After 18th BRICS Summit in India
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. During the two-day summit, VP Shettima participated in high-level plenary sessions and engaged in strategic bilateral discussions aimed at advancing Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic interests. A central focus of the visit […]
US Judge Blocks Trump Administration Rule Limiting Stay of Foreign Students, Exchange Visitors and Journalists
A US federal judge on Monday blocked a Trump administration rule that would have imposed fixed limits on how long foreign students, exchange visitors and representatives of foreign media could remain in the United States. Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV of the District of Massachusetts granted a request by several organisations to delay the rule’s […]
Trump Rejects Calls to Slow AI Development
US President Donald Trump has rejected calls to slow the rapid development of artificial intelligence, saying the United States must maintain its lead over China in the technology race. Speaking to reporters in Ireland on Sunday before his departure, Trump acknowledged concerns about the risks associated with AI but said his priority was ensuring the […]
Shettima to Represent Tinubu at BRICS Summit in India
Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, where Nigeria is expected to seek stronger economic and diplomatic ties with major international partners. The summit, scheduled for this weekend at Bharat Mandapam, will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries to […]
US House Committee Calls for New Security Reforms 25 Years After 9/11
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the US House Committee on Homeland Security has called for a new round of security reforms to address emerging threats, including terrorism, cyberattacks and the misuse of artificial intelligence. The committee made more than 20 recommendations in a report released Thursday, covering intelligence-sharing, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, border […]
Eiffel Tower Reopens After Staff Strike Over BAPS Visit
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff ended a walkout triggered by allegations that female employees were asked to step aside during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Visitors were passing through security checkpoints at the landmark shortly before 9:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday. The Eiffel Tower’s website also confirmed that the […]
