In a landmark move that reshapes International diplomacy, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia on Sunday, September 21, 2025, formally recognised the State of Palestine — a coordinated decision that marks the first time major Western powers have taken such a step. The announcements were made almost simultaneously by the leaders of the three countries,…
President Donald Trump has rolled out sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system, sharply raising the cost of hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme and unveiling a costly new “Gold Card” residency scheme. Starting September 21, 2025, U.S. employers will pay $100,000 annually for each H-1B worker on their staff, for a maximum…
United States President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment in Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying the Kremlin strongman has “let him down” over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The remark came as Trump rounded off his three-day state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday. The American president, who met Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers…
At least 22 people have been killed after heavily armed men on motorbikes stormed a baptism ceremony in Niger, leaving families devastated and the community gripped with fear. Local authorities confirmed that the attack happened in a rural part of Tillabéri Region, an area long plagued by extremist violence linked to armed groups operating across…
In a significant move to diversify its economy beyond diamond revenues, the Government of Botswana has appointed Nigerian financier Farouk Gumel as Chairman of the Board of Directors of its newly launched Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited. The announcement was made by President Duma Gideon Boko at the fund’s launch ceremony in Gaborone. Gumel brings a…
In a recent report, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) of Canada revealed that 1,596 asylum claims filed by Nigerians were rejected in the first part of 2025. According to the data, out of 3,548 claims submitted, 2,292 were approved, representing a 65% acceptance rate. The high rejection rate has raised concerns among human rights…
A UK Medical Tribunal has been told that Dr. Suhail Anjum, a Consultant Anaesthetist at Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester, left a patient under anaesthetic during surgery to engage in sexual activity with a Nurse in a nearby operating theatre. According to testimony presented at the hearing, Dr. Anjum requested a “comfort break” during the…
The United States has committed $32.5 million in new humanitarian aid to Nigeria, in a bid to curb rising hunger across the Country. The announcement, made by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), comes as millions of Nigerians struggle with food shortages driven by insecurity, climate disasters, and soaring inflation. The funds will focus…
In a landmark ruling that resonates beyond decades, Choi Mal-ja, a South Korean woman convicted more than 60 years ago for biting off part of her attacker’s tongue, has finally been acquitted. At age 18 in 1964, Choi was brutally assaulted in Gimhae by a 21-year-old man, who forcibly pinned her down, blocked her nose,…
In a groundbreaking move, Burkina Faso has announced the abolition of visa fees for all African Nationals, marking a significant step towards promoting pan-Africanism and regional integration. This decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for the Country’s economy, tourism industry, and diplomatic relations with other African Nations. According to sources, the move aims to…
