Japan compensates former death row inmate after 40 years of wrongful imprisonment
Iwao Hakamada, a Japanese man who spent more than four decades in prison for a crime he did not commit, has been awarded $1.4 million...
U.S cautions Nigerians on visa overstay, warns of lifetime ban
The United States Embassy has issued a strong warning to visa holders, stressing the severe consequences of overstaying their permitted duration. In a statement shared...
South Korea battles raging wildfires as death toll rises to four
South Korea has intensified efforts to control multiple wildfires in the southeastern region, deploying dozens of helicopters, firefighters, and soldiers as the blazes continue to...
Kyiv drone attack kills civilians as Ukraine peace talks continue
As negotiations for a ceasefire unfolded in Saudi Arabia, violence continued in Ukraine. A Russian drone strike on Kyiv late Saturday claimed three lives, including...
Pope Francis leaves hospital after 38 days of treatment
Pope Francis has been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after spending 38 days receiving medical care. The 88-year-old pontiff, who was diagnosed with pneumonia in...
Canada rejects over 13,000 Nigerian asylum applications
The Canadian government has denied refugee status to at least 13,171 Nigerians who applied for asylum between January 2013 and December 2024, according to official...
Trump cancels migrant protections, orders mass departures
The US government has revoked the legal status of over 500,000 immigrants, requiring them to leave the country within weeks. President Donald Trump, who has...
Namibia swears in first female president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history as Namibia’s first female president as she took office after being sworn in. Mrs Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, who was vice president, was...