International
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Trump Administration Revokes 600 Visas, Targets International Students in U.S. Crackdown
The U.S. government has recently revoked or terminated the legal status of approximately 600 international students across more than 90 colleges and universities, signaling a renewed immigration clampdown under former President Donald…
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5 steps to take if you overstay your U.S visa to avoid deportation
Living in the United States on a visa comes with specific time limitations, and overstaying beyond that period can lead to serious immigration consequences. Many people fail to keep track of their…
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Three Nigerians arrested in Libya for drug trafficking
The Samnu Police Department in southern Libya has apprehended three Nigerian nationals on charges of drug trafficking. A statement by Migrant Rescue Watch on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday revealed that the…
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Daughter Fulfills Promise to Bring Deported Mother Back as U.S. Citizen
An American immigration lawyer has shared the emotional story of reuniting her family, fulfilling a promise she made years ago to help her mother gain U.S. citizenship after being deported. The lawyer,…
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US helicopter company ceases operations after deadly crash
New York Helicopter Tours has suspended all operations immediately following a fatal helicopter crash into the Hudson River that left six people dead. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the shutdown in…
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Nigerian student admits to defrauding U.S. University of $49,000
A Nigerian national, Mercy Ojedeji, aged 24, has pleaded guilty in the United States to charges involving wire fraud and the use of forged immigration documents. In a statement released by the…
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Man Charged for Threatening Trump’s Life
A man from Butler, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged after allegedly posting threats online to kill former President Donald Trump and other government officials. The 32-year-old, identified as Shawn Monper, used…
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Gabon Holds First Presidential Election After 2023 Coup
Gabon on Saturday began its presidential election, the first since the military coup in 2023. Citizens headed to the polls to choose from eight candidates, including Brice Oligui Nguema, the current leader…
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US-China Tariff Dispute Threatens Global Trade, WTO Warns
The ongoing tariff conflict between the United States and China is putting global trade at risk, according to the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The trade war…
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Niger Ditches French, Adopts Hausa as National Language
Niger’s military government has officially designated Hausa as the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial legacy where French was predominant. This change was announced in a new charter released…
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U.S. Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Import Ban, Says It Hinders Access for American Products
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has criticized Nigeria’s restrictions on certain imports, saying the policy poses challenges for American exporters seeking to enter the Nigerian market. This statement…
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Nigerians in the US plan protest at White House over Rivers State emergency rule
In response to the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and other elected officials, a group of Nigerians in the diaspora has…