Tag: US
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Adeyanju Seeks US, UK, Canada Sanctions Against Osun Senator Over Alleged Threat
By Opeyemi Adelakun Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the United States, United Kingdom and Canada to impose sanctions on Senator Francis Fadaunsi over his alleged threat against members of the Accord Party ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Adeyanju said he had petitioned the three countries, urging them to consider visa…
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US Court Orders Meta to Pay $567m Over Child Safety Failures on Facebook, Instagram
By Opeyemi Adelakun A New Mexico court has ordered Meta Platforms Inc. to pay $567 million and implement sweeping restrictions on Facebook and Instagram features used by minors after finding that the technology company created a public nuisance that endangered children on its social media platforms. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, follows an earlier $375…
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Nigeria’s State Police Framework Draws From US, India, Pakistan Models – IGP
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has revealed that the Nigeria Police Force studied policing structures in the United States, India and Pakistan while developing the framework for the proposed state police system. Disu disclosed this on Thursday at a workshop on state policing in Abuja, where senior police officers gathered to…
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Nigerians Face Up To $20,000 Visa Bond Under New Us Policy
By Opeyemi Adelakun The United States has introduced a mandatory visa bond of up to $20,000 for eligible applicants from Nigeria and several other African countries seeking business and tourist visas, as Washington tightens measures against visa overstays. The policy, which will come into effect on Monday, August 3, 2026, expands the Visa Bond Programme…
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US to End Visa Services in Abuja, 24 Other African Diplomatic Posts
By Opeyemi Adelakun The United States government has announced that it will discontinue routine visa services at its Embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic posts across Africa from August 1, as part of a broader restructuring aimed at strengthening security and streamlining consular operations. The US Department of State disclosed that the move forms…
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US Slams 12.5% Tariff On Nigerian Exports In New Trade Policy Over Forced Labour Concerns
By Paul Joseph Nigeria is among 38 countries affected by a new United States trade policy that imposes a 12.5% tariff on selected imports, following Washington’s latest efforts to combat forced labour and address what it describes as unfair trade practices. The revised tariff regime was announced by the Office of the United States Trade…
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US, Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Nuclear Deal
By Paul Joseph The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark agreement to establish a civilian nuclear cooperation programme, marking a major milestone in relations between the two allies while raising fresh concerns over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. The agreement, described by the US Department of Energy as a “peaceful nuclear…
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Iran Open to US Talks Despite Low Chances of Success – Araghchi
By Paul Joseph Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran should continue pursuing negotiations with the United States even if the chances of success are as low as 10 percent, signalling that diplomatic engagement remains an option despite deep mistrust between the two countries. Araghchi’s remarks come amid renewed tensions involving Iran, the United…
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US Strikes Iranian Missile Site, Keeps 50,000 Troops Deployed
By Paul Joseph The United States military has carried out another wave of airstrikes against Iranian military facilities, targeting key surveillance, air defence and missile infrastructure as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest operation was launched at about 11:30 p.m. ET on July 18…
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US Confirms The Destruction Of Iranian Surveillance Tower In Fresh Strike
By Paul Joseph The United States military says it has destroyed a surveillance tower at Iran’s Shahid Kalantari Port in Chabahar, claiming the facility had long been used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to monitor and coordinate attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made on Friday by…
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US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran As Conflict Escalates Around Strait Of Hormuz
By Paul Joseph The United States has carried out another wave of military strikes on Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of attacks, as tensions between the two countries continue to intensify over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest operations were aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities. It…
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Florida Executes Oldest Death Row Inmate Over 1982 Murder of Teenager
By Paul Joseph A 74-year-old death row inmate, Dennis Sochor, has been executed in Florida for the 1982 kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Patricia Gifford, becoming the oldest prisoner put to death in the state’s modern history. Sochor was pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving a lethal three-drug injection at Florida State…
