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Nigerian Mercenary Captured Fighting for Russia

Nigerian mercenary captured by Ukrainian forces in Zaporizhzhia while fighting for Russia. Kehinde Oluwagbemileke served 5 months

Zaporizhzhia– Ukrainian forces captured Nigerian national Kehinde Oluwagbemileke while fighting for Russian military in the Zaporizhzhia region. The 29-year-old had served with Russian forces for five months after joining in exchange for reduced drug charges. Recruitment Through Legal Troubles Oluwagbemileke represents thousands…

Baltasar Engonga Faces 18 Years Prison in Corruption Trial

Baltasar Engonga faces 18-year prison sentence for corruption charges in Equatorial Guinea amid explosive sex tape scandal involving officials

Malabo – Former Equatorial Guinea financial chief Baltasar Engonga stands trial for corruption charges that could send him to prison for 18 years. The case has shocked the nation with revelations of embezzlement and a sex tape scandal involving government officials’ wives. Background…

African Union Aims to Boost Global Trade to 20%

The African Union aims to boost Africa's Global Trade to 20% by supporting MSMEs and enhancing production capacity. Learn about the AfCFTA and AU's vision.

Abuja — The African Union’s Global Trade initiative targets increasing Africa’s share of global commerce to 20% from its current 2%. This ambitious goal aims to foster prosperity across the continent. Supporting MSMEs is Key to Growth Mrs. Ron Osman, Director of…

Strait of Hormuz Closure Debate: Iran Vote Impacts Oil

Strait of Hormuz closure debate: Iran parliament votes to close critical oil route, risking global oil trade stability & price spike

The Strait of Hormuz region – Iran’s parliament voted on measures that could close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil trade route. This intensifies the Strait of Hormuz closure debate and raises global economic concerns. The Strait of Hormuz’s Strategic…

Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership to Sierra Leone’s Bio

Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership in Abuja to Sierra Leone's Bio. New chair vows focus on unity and stability

Abuja – President Bola Tinubu officially concluded his tenure, handing over ECOWAS leadership to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Sunday in Abuja. This transition took place at the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Tinubu’s…

Iran Threatens US Bases After Nuclear Strikes

Iran threatens US bases after devastating US airstrikes on nuclear sites. Israel reports injuries. UN warns of retaliation cycle.

Tehran – Iran has vowed to target American military bases across the Middle East following massive US airstrikes that Washington claims crippled Tehran’s nuclear program. This escalating conflict signals major international concern after Iran threatens US bases after devastating strikes on…

Nigerian PhD Student Deportation Blocked in US

Federal court blocks deportation of Nigerian PhD student in SC, citing mistaken identity during Trump's immigration crackdown. ACLU wins relief.

Columbia, SC – A federal court has granted a vital temporary halt to the deportation of Matthew Ariwoola, a Nigerian PhD student pursuing advanced chemistry studies at the University of South Carolina. This ruling provides a much-needed reprieve for Ariwoola, who faced…

US Resumes Student Visas with Social Media Checks

The U.S. resumes student visa appointments with a new rule. Applicants must provide social media accounts for enhanced security and hostility screening.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department confirmed it resumes student visas appointments, but applicants will now face a significant new hurdle: mandatory social media screening. The policy requires international students to make their social media accounts public for government review. The Trump administration…

Five Nigerians Sentenced in US for $17M Fraud 

Five Nigerians sentenced in the U.S. to a combined 159 years for a $17M transnational fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable victims

WASHINGTON – A U.S. court has sentenced five Nigerians to a total of 159 years in prison for a $17 million fraud operation. The case of the five Nigerians sentenced involved more than 100 victims, including individuals, companies, and government bodies. The group…

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