State Department Halts Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries in Expanded U.S. Vetting Review
The U.S. State Department is suspending immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries as part of a new effort to tighten screening for individuals deemed likely to become a public charge. Under an internal directive, U.S. embassies and consulates have been instructed to pause immigrant visa decisions beginning Jan. 21 while the department reviews […]
European Troops Deploy to Greenland as U.S.-Denmark Rift Deepens Over Island’s Future
Troops from several European nations, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are deploying to Greenland to strengthen security on the Arctic island after high-level talks revealed sharp disagreements between the Trump administration and European allies over Greenland’s future. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday that the first French military units were already en route, with […]
Trump to Meet Nobel Laureate Machado After U.S. Raid That Ousted Maduro
President Donald Trump did not win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize — but in an unusual twist of geopolitics and symbolism, he may still end up holding the famed gold medal. María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year, is scheduled to visit the White House on […]
Trump Seeks Swift, Decisive Strike Option Against Iran as White House Weighs Military Action
President Donald Trump has instructed his national security team that any potential U.S. military action against Iran must deliver a swift and decisive action to the regime, rather than triggering a prolonged conflict lasting weeks or months, according to a U.S. official and several individuals familiar with internal discussions. “If he takes action, he wants […]
NJC: Oyewole for Supreme Court, 35 Judicial Appointments Confirmed
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the elevation of Justice Joseph Olubunmi Oyewole of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court and approved the appointment of 35 judges for various courts across Nigeria. The decisions were made during the NJC’s 110th meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Justice Oyewole, currently presiding over the Enugu […]
2027 Polls a Fight for Nigeria’s Survival — Aisha Yesufu
Popular activist Aisha Yesufu has described the 2027 general elections as a defining moment for Nigerians, warning that the upcoming polls amount to a battle for the nation’s survival. In a post on X, Yesufu cautioned citizens against waiting for miracles or external intervention to fix Nigeria’s problems, stressing that the responsibility for the country’s future rests squarely on Nigerians […]
Rising Food and Utility Costs Hit Lower-Income Households as Inflation Persists
Prices for everyday household necessities climbed in December compared with the previous month, even as overall inflation remained steady. The trend highlights uneven price pressures across income groups, with lower-income households bearing the greatest strain. Economists welcomed signs of stabilization in the latest government inflation report released Tuesday, pointing to easing “core” inflation — which […]
U.S. Estimate Puts Greenland Acquisition at Up to $700 Billion as Trump Pushes Purchase Plan
The United States could be required to pay as much as $700 billion to achieve President Donald Trump’s ambition of acquiring Greenland, according to three individuals familiar with internal cost estimates. The figure was developed by policy scholars and former U.S. officials during strategic planning discussions surrounding Trump’s proposal to purchase the 800,000-square-mile Arctic island […]
Tambuwal: Nigeria’s Elections Not Fully Decided by Voters
Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, has said that elections in Nigeria are not entirely determined by the will of the electorate. Speaking on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, the senator representing Sokoto South attributed the state of the country’s elections to systemic flaws, compromise by officials, […]
Falana Wins $25,000 Privacy Damages From Meta
The Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has awarded $25,000 in damages in favour of human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), in his suit against Meta Platforms Inc. over alleged invasion of privacy. Justice Olalekan Oresanya held that Meta, a global technology company that hosts and monetises content for commercial […]
