White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran
The White House denied Tuesday that remarks by Vice President JD Vance about military operations in Iran had contained any suggestion of a US nuclear strike against the Islamic republic. After Vance said US forces have tools they “so far haven’t decided to use” to enforce a dramatic ultimatum from President Donald Trump, the White […]
Oil rises, stocks fall as Trump’s Iran deadline looms
Oil prices jumped Tuesday and stocks fell after US-Israeli strikes on the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg island, with investors bracing for US President Donald Trump’s looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks. The US crude benchmark, West Texas Intermediate for delivery in May, jumped more […]
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani
Two family members of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded, the US State Department said Saturday. “Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco […]
Russia evacuates 198 workers from Iran nuclear plant amid airstrike
Russia started a planned evacuation of 198 workers from Iran’s Bushehr atomic plant shortly after a US-Israeli projectile hit near the facility, Russian state media said on Saturday. This was a third evacuation from the facility in southern Iran on the Gulf coast, which was built with Moscow’s help, with about 100 Russian staff remaining […]
Nigerian woman’s killer-boyfriend jailed for life in UK
Norbert Maiksner, 49, has been jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years for murdering his girlfriend, 45-year-old Nigerian Frances Obiefuleh. He wrapped tape around her face in Havant, Hampshire, in April last year. He was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday after a jury at the same court on Friday found him guilty […]
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 […]
