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The United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with American immigration laws, warning that visa violations could jeopardise future opportunities to study, work or visit the country. In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, the mission urged Nigerians to adhere to the…
A video showing a visibly injured 18-year-old woman, alleged to be a victim of domestic abuse, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for urgent intervention across social media platforms. The footage, which circulated online, showed the young woman with noticeable facial injuries as neighbours confronted a man identified as her…
Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, helping Argentina secure a 2-0 victory over Austria in their 2026 World Cup group-stage clash. The Argentine captain delivered another masterclass performance, scoring a historic goal that saw…
The United States is set to phase out its HIV/AIDS funding support to South Africa through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a move that could significantly impact healthcare services for millions of people living with HIV in the country. The funding, estimated at approximately $400 million annually,…
A nine-year-old boy abducted by gunmen in Ondo State has been reunited with his family after spending three weeks in captivity. Victor Oluwatobi, the son of a pastor, was rescued through a joint security operation involving the military, police, Amotekun Corps and local vigilante groups, according to state authorities. The…
British politics has been thrown into fresh turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a senior lawmaker launching a scathing attack on the outgoing leader and vowing never to forgive him. The outspoken Member of Parliament described Starmer’s tenure as “disgraceful,” accusing him of betraying key political…
At least three people have been killed and five others injured after a rare school shooting at a secondary school in central Philippines, police have said. The shooting occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, in Leyte province, prompting a major security response and raising concerns…
Embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down after growing pressure from senior Labour figures, raising the prospect of another change of leadership in British politics. UK media reports suggest Mr Starmer could outline plans to leave office as early as this week, while Andy Burnham, widely…
Oil prices have fallen after the United States and Iran made progress in diplomatic talks aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, helping calm fears over energy supplies and global inflation. Brent crude and US benchmark West Texas Intermediate both declined on Monday after mediators said Washington and…
A 37-year-old man, Agwu Ukpo, has been arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Abia State Police Command after a viral video allegedly showed him brutally assaulting a woman, Amarachi Chinyere, in Aba. The arrest followed widespread public outrage generated by the disturbing footage, which…
