Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger introduce import duty after ECOWAS exit
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have implemented a 0.5% levy on goods imported from Nigeria and other ECOWAS nations as they move to solidify their...
U.S. H-1B visa lottery: How applicants can check their status for 2025
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun announcing the results of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B visa lottery. Applicants can verify their...
Three Nigerians in U.S. face 60-year sentence for romance scam, BEC fraud
Three Nigerian men living in the United States—Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and Emmanuel Unuigbe—are facing a potential combined 60-year prison sentence. This is after admitting...
About 1,700 killed, 3,400 injured in Myanmar’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake
About 1,700 people have been killed, over 3,400 injured, and more than 300 are still missing following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday....
Trump slams Putin over Ukraine remarks, threatens oil tariffs on Russia
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over recent remarks regarding Ukraine’s leadership. Speaking to journalists, Trump said he...
Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to top 10,000
A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing at least 1,700 people, injuring 3,400, and leaving 300 missing. However, experts warn that the...
Trump unfazed potential price hikes due to tariffs
Donald Trump has stated that he “couldn’t care less” if carmakers raise prices following his 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles. The tariffs, set to take...
UK increases visa fees effective April 9
The UK Home Office has announced an increase in visa application fees across various categories, with the new rates set to take effect from April...
Death toll rises to over 1,000 following devastating Myanmar earthquake
The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand has exceeded 1,000, as emergency teams work tirelessly to locate survivors trapped beneath...
Gaza conflict: Children bear brunt of war
A heartbreaking story has emerged from Gaza, where a 5-year-old girl named Jenin was left orphaned after her family was killed in a missile strike....