US Embassy Commences Screening Nigerian Students’ Social Media Accounts
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas must now adjust their social media account’s privacy settings to “public.” F, M, and J visas are nonimmigrant visa categories issued by the US government for individuals coming to the country for educational and exchange purposes. The mission stated that applicants in those...
Texas Flood Death Toll Surpasses 100 As Rescue Efforts Continue
The death toll from devastating floods in Texas rose to over 100 on Monday, as search-and-rescue teams pressed on in their efforts to find those still missing after massive rains swept through the state over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Among the confirmed dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors who had been attending a summer youth...
Principal Detained After Over 200 Children Suffer Suspected Lead Poisoning In China
A kindergarten principal has been detained following a suspected mass lead poisoning incident that left more than 200 children ill in northwestern China, state media reported on Tuesday. According to state broadcaster CCTV, medical tests revealed "abnormal" levels of lead in the blood of 233 children enrolled at Peixin Kindergarten in Tianshui, Gansu province. Of those affected, 201 are currently...
Five African Presidents Set To Meet With Trump Today
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host five African heads of state for a White House lunch on Wednesday, with trade and commerce expected to be central to the discussions among a broader range of possible topics. The presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon—five West African nations along the Atlantic coast—will gather at Trump’s invitation.Officials from these...
Green Card Holders With Criminal History Risk Deportation — US Govt
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a warning to lawful permanent residents, stating that individuals with past criminal records may face revocation of their green cards and removal from the United States. The agency made this announcement on Tuesday in a public notice directed at green card holders, highlighting several of its enforcement policies. CBP emphasized its...
UAE Imposes Ban On Transit Visas, Imposes Stricter Entry Regulations For Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates has introduced stricter entry requirements for Nigerian travelers and has completely banned transit visa applications. Travel agents confirmed this update on Tuesday. New instructions from Dubai immigration specify that Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 45 will no longer qualify for tourist visas unless they are accompanied by someone. Applicants aged 45 and older must now provide...
US Reduced Nigerians’ Visa Validity To 3-Months
The United States Department of State has announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens. According to a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new visa restrictions take immediate effect. However, the embassy clarified...
CEO Of Elon Musk’s X Steps Down
Linda Yaccarino, Chief Executive Officer of Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), has stepped down after two years in the role. Yaccarino announced her resignation in a tweet on Wednesday, without providing a specific reason for her decision. However, she indicated that the company is entering “a new chapter” following its recent acquisition by Musk’s artificial...
Former South Korean President Yoon Detained Again Over Martial Law Case
South Korea’s disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was detained for a second time on Thursday over his declaration of martial law and is being held in a solitary cell as investigators expand their probe into insurrection. Yoon triggered a political crisis in South Korea when he attempted to subvert civilian rule on December 3 last year by deploying armed soldiers...
12 Journalists Killed By Israel During War – Iran
Iran said Thursday that “at least a dozen journalists and media workers were killed in Israeli strikes” during the two countries’ recent war, according to state media. The media arm of the Basij paramilitary forces — a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — said the death toll among media workers had risen to 12 following the identification of...
