UK Economy Shrinks Again For Second Consecutive Month
Britain’s economy unexpectedly contracted for a second consecutive month in May, dealing an early setback to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government as it attempts to spur growth. Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.1% in May, following a sharper 0.3% decline in April, according to data released Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Economists had forecast a...
Trump Announces 35% Tariff On Canadian Exports Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday in a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a 35% tariff would be applied to Canadian exports to the United States beginning August 1. This marks the latest in a series of over 20 similar letters issued by Trump since Monday, as part of his continued push to reshape global trade terms. The...
“Nigeria Rejected US Proposal To Accept Venezuelan Deportees” — Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Tuggar, has said the United States is mounting pressure on African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, stating that it would be difficult for Nigeria to do. The minister also clarified that the fresh 10 per cent tariffs imposed on Nigeria by President Donald Trump’s administration may not have anything to do with President...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
