US Plans To Revoke 25 Million Naturalised Immigrant’s Citizenship
The United States government has formalised efforts to revoke U.S. citizenship from certain naturalised citizens through a newly surfaced Justice Department memo that directs federal attorneys to prioritise denaturalisation for individuals who committed specific crimes or misrepresented information during their naturalisation process. According to a report by The Guardian on Monday, the memo dated June 11, calls for civil proceedings...
UK Court Sentences 92-Year-Old Man To Life Imprisonment Over 1967 Murder
A 92-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of a 75-year-old woman nearly six decades ago, in what is believed to be the oldest cold case ever solved in the UK. Ryland Headley was convicted of raping and killing Louisa Dunne in 1967 after breaking into her home. On Tuesday, a judge at...
Trump Says He’ll ‘Take A Look’ At Elon Musk Deportation
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he may consider deporting Elon Musk, following criticism from the billionaire entrepreneur over the administration’s key spending initiative. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump responded to questions about Musk’s recent attacks on the bill—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—and whether the Tesla and SpaceX CEO could face repercussions, including deportation. “I...
US Aid Cuts Could Result In Over 14 Million Deaths, Study Warns
More than 14 million of the world’s most vulnerable people — including over 4.5 million young children — could die by 2030 due to drastic cuts in U.S. foreign aid, according to a new study published Tuesday in The Lancet. The research comes as global and business leaders convene in Spain this week for the largest aid-focused UN conference...
US, Africa Summit Yields $2.5bn In New Trade Deals
The United States says the 17th US -Africa Business Summit yielded more than $2.5bn in new deals and commitments between US and African partners. The US Department of State said the summit, which held from June 22 to 25, attracted more than 2,700 US and African public and private sector leaders. The department said the summit was hosted by the Corporate...
UN Urges For Greater Investment In Nigeria’s MSMEs
The UN agencies in Nigeria have emphasised the need for greater investment in the development of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to drive inclusive economic growth in the country. The call was made during the commemoration of the 2025 International MSMEs Day on Monday in Abuja. The event was jointly organised by the UN Industrial Development Organisation, International Labour Organisation, UN...
92-Year-Old Man Convicted For 1967 Rape, Murder In UK’s Oldest Cases
A 92-year-old British man has been convicted for the rape and murder of a woman nearly six decades ago, bringing closure to one of the UK’s longest-running cold cases. Ryland Headley was found guilty on Monday of raping and killing 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in her Bristol home in June 1967. At the time of the crime, Headley was 34 years...
Dalori Takes Over As APC Acting National Chairman, Vows Loyalty To Tinubu
Ali Bukar Dalori has officially assumed the role of acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje. Speaking to the party’s National Working Committee on Monday, Dalori accepted the position with “humility, responsibility, and loyalty,” noting that his appointment came in line with Ganduje’s resignation and the directive of President Bola Tinubu. “We recognize...
Over 900 Lives Lost In Iran Amid12-Day Conflict With Israel
Almost a week after a ceasefire was reached, Iran's state media reported that at least 935 people were killed during the recent 12-day war with Israel—a devastating toll that includes 132 women and 38 children. The conflict, which began on June 13 when Israel launched a sweeping bombing campaign, targeted key military bases, nuclear facilities, and, sadly, residential neighborhoods across...
Israel Signals Interest In Peace Talks With Syria, Lebanon
Israel announced Monday its interest in pursuing peace agreements with neighbouring Lebanon and Syria—a move that could mark a significant shift in the region after decades of conflict and hostility. With Syria under new leadership following the fall of long-time president Bashar al-Assad and Lebanon’s Hezbollah weakened, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said his government is seeking to expand its...
