Nigerian defrauds American lady of $550,000
Police has nabbed a suspect in Uselu, Edo State, over a case reported by an American female citizen who said she was defrauded of $550,000 between October 2025 and January 2026. According to a Police statement, the suspect impersonated prominent government officials and other notable public figures to gain the trust of the victim, who […]
Canada hikes residence, citizenship fees for Nigerians, others
The Government of Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship for Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country. The new fees will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website, sighted by The PUNCH on Monday. […]
Japan raises bar for foreigners seeking citizenship to 10 years
The Japanese government has increased the residency requirement for foreign nationals seeking citizenship from five to ten consecutive years, as part of efforts to tighten the naturalisation process. The Justice Ministry announced that the new rule, which takes effect from April 1, also introduces stricter documentation requirements for applicants. As reported by the Economic Times […]
Senegal president signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country’s gay community. The law, which was signed on Monday and appeared in the official journal that was distributed on Tuesday, passed by […]
Violence erupts in S’Africa over alleged Igbo king coronation
Violent unrest has broken out in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa following protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler, with demonstrators torching vehicles and looting shops owned by foreign nationals. The protests, led by members of ActionSA alongside traditional leaders and residents on Monday, were initially staged in opposition to […]
‘Go to Hormuz and get your own oil’ — Trump tells countries hit by blockade
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post, Trump said countries “that refused to get involved” should “build up some delayed courage, go to the […]
Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war -Report
Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows. Experts say they are being used to circumvent sanctions placed on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, as well as a financial safe haven by civilians hit by soaring inflation. AFP examines how exactly digital currencies are being used in the country. – Millions […]
UN to hold talks on Iran war Friday
The UN Security Council will hold closed-door consultations on Friday to discuss strikes on Iran at Moscow’s request, Russian state media reported, as the Middle East war nears its second month. Iran has come under near-daily bombardment since US-Israeli strikes on February 28 triggered the war, which has since widened to large parts of the […]
India slashes fuel taxes over Mideast war shortages — Finance minister
India has reduced taxes on diesel and petrol, the government announced on Friday, as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. “In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced”, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a statement, referring to […]
Oil price rises to $108 as Iran describes US plan to end war one-sided
The price of crude oil in the international market continued to rise yesterday, with Iranian officials maintaining their criticism of the 15-point peace plan proposed by the United States to end the US-Israel war on the country, saying that it was one sided, unfair and skewed to favour US and Israel.Oil prices rose by 5.98 percent, […]
