Trump announces 15% tariff increase after supreme court ruling
US President Donald Trump has increased global tariffs on imported goods from 10 to 15 percent. The decision, which Trump disclosed on Saturday in a Truth Social post, a day after the…
UK authorities arrest Prince Andrew on misconduct allegation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been detained on allegations of misconduct in public office. His arrest follows charges tied to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Thames…
UK to phase out physical visa stickers for Nigerians from Feb 25
Nigerian travellers visiting the United Kingdom (UK) will start using digital visas on February 25, 2026, when British officials phase out conventional visa stickers. The British High Commission (BHC) stated…
Sarah Mullally named first woman Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally has been confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, three months after becoming the first woman to hold the role since the Church of England's inception approximately 1,400 years…
US withdrawal from WHO to take effect one year after Trump’s order
The United States' exit from the World Health Organisation (WHO) went into effect today. This comes one year after US President Donald Trump ordered the country's departure from the WHO…
Nigeria among beneficiaries as EU announces €557m humanitarian aid for Africa
The European Union (EU) has announced €557 million in humanitarian aid to Nigeria and other African nations from its €1.9 billion budget for 2026. Modestus Chukwulaka, press officer of the…
US suspends visa processing for Nigeria, 74 nations, citing welfare issues
US State Department intends to suspend visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, who are likely to rely on welfare and public services. The suspension, which would begin…
25% tariff imposed on countries trading with Iran — Trump
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on any country that does business with Iran. On Monday, Trump said the levy was "effective immediately" and called the decision…
8,000 students hit as US revokes 100,000 visas since Trump’s return
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term in January, the US State Department says it has revoked more than 100,000 visas. The State Department…
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Interim Venezuela government will turn over 50m barrels of oil to US – Trump
United States President Donald Trump says Venezuela will turn over between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the US. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that…
