A United States-based Nigerian, Sage Vincent Ike, has described how he spent more than ₦1 million renewing his Nigerian passport, saying the experience left him frustrated and disrupted his travel plans despite the Federal Government’s passport reform efforts. Ike, in a series of posts on X on Sunday, recounted what he…

…Marco Rubio declared that anyone who criticises Israel will be denied a visa to the United States (US) has spread rapidly online.The US and Israel have been engaged in a major military conflict with Iran since late February 2026, characterised by coordinated airstrikes, regional missile exchanges, and shifting diplomat…

…Daniel Tobiloba Adegboyega, has been arrested on a charge of first-degree r@pe in the United States. The 21-year-old Jacksonville State University men's basketball player is being held in the Calhoun County Jail pending a bond hearing, according to court documents. A hold has been placed on him by U.S. Immigration and…

…and sought to testify before the House of Representatives probe panel. Meanwhile, the United States made its $20,000 visa bond programme permanent for travellers from Nigeria and 49 other countries. The Federal Government also barred MDAs from awarding unfunded contracts, the NYSC released fresh orientation camp guidel…

…wave of hangings over alleged espionage. Since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in February, Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence. “Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat were hanged this morning for transmitting the coordinates of sensitive…

…9 September 1966Age: 59 years (as of July 2026)Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, United StatesProfession: Actor, comedianA year after leaving Saturday Night Live, Adam Sandler played the main character in Happy Gilmore. As per his IMDb profile, he has built one of the most extensive comedy filmographies, including Bi…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wants the United States to be compelled to remain committed to the Memorandum of Understanding it signed. Pezeshkian recalled that the MoU was fully endorsed by Iran’s Parliament, saying the agreement will be “the center of gravity” of Iran’s foreign relations in the future. “The sec…

…his lawyers as he awaits trial in US federal court. Shortly after Maduro’s ouster, the United States green-lighted his vice president Delcy Rodriguez as the country’s interim leader. She governs under intense pressure from Washington, which demands Venezuela open up to US companies hungry to profit from its oil, minera…

…on Sunday denied President Donald Trump’s claim that the Islamic republic asked the United States to refrain from conducting new strikes. Citing military officials, the agency said the allegation “was nothing but a new lie” and that the Iranian armed forces were “on high alert and ready for any eventuality.” On Saturda…

The United States issued a formal statement after a deadly early morning attack on a Kaduna state village left at least 30 people deadAmong those killed in the Kaduna attack were children, prompting an international response from WashingtonThe US sent a message to the Nigerian government amid alleged rampant violence a…

…as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Idaho, United States - Three people were killed, and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon, August 1, a Twin Falls city spokesperson said.Police who re…

The United States has reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, describing Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only credible basis for resolving the decades-long territorial dispute. The position was conveyed by U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on t…

President Donald Trump says the United States has suspended plans for a major military strike against Iran after receiving assurances that negotiations toward a broader agreement are close to completion. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US military was fully prepared to launch an attack against th…

…airstrikes in Gaza, operations in southern Lebanon and the West Bank, as well as the United States and Iran’s military actions. The Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Israeli hostilities and demolitions in Lebanon have caused at least 4,329 deaths and 12,233 injuries since March 2. OCHA similarly repo…

…which includes all three co-hosts of the recently concluded 2026 World Cup — the United States, Canada and Mexico — as well as Caribbean associations, on Saturday welcomed the decision to scrap the divisive proposal. It joined European organization UEFA in criticizing Infantino’s actions and expressing doubt over his s…

…reduce their dependence on Moscow, creating greater opportunities for both China and the United States to expand their influence in Central Asia.The claims contained in The Sun report have not been independently verified, and the Kremlin has not publicly responded to the allegations regarding internal dissatisfaction a…

…technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Marriage to a United States citizen does not automatically guarantee eligibility for a green card or other immigration benefits, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified.Under US immigration law, the agency evaluates whet…

…as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The United States government has made permanent a programme that could require certain visa applicants to deposit as much as $20,000 before they are allowed entry into the country for business or tourism purposes.The US State Department annou…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned intending travellers against using artificial intelligence or digital editing tools on their passport photographs. The mission said such photos would not be accepted for visa applications. In a statement on its official X handle on Saturday, the mission said passport phot…

…Espa said Friday at an event in Lima. “We will deepen our excellent relations with the United States, a strategic partner, ally and friend,” he added. Espa, who formerly worked in the US embassy in Peru, also outlined plans to “strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries” to combat crime. International drug traff…

…had to identify which pair of turkeys had never received a presidential pardon in the United States. The answer choices were Peanut Butter and Jelly, Tater and Tot, Mac and Cheese, and Spaghetti and Meatball. The US presidential turkey pardon tradition was formally introduced by former President George H.W. Bush in 198…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has commended Nigerian-American physician and entrepreneur, Dr Ikenna Okezie, for his contributions to transforming kidney care and expanding access to quality healthcare in the US. The mission, in a post on its X handle on Friday, described Okezie as the Chief Executive Officer and…

…citizen of Nigerian descent, Ada Ngozi Otuka, faces up to six years' imprisonment in the United States after pleading guilty to illegal voting by aliens and false claim to citizenship. The United States Department of Justice announced this in a press statement on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Otuka, who resided in Katy, Hou…

…magazine in US A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Samuel Fapohunda, has been convicted in a United States federal court for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. The United States District Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro disclosed this in a press statement issued by the Department of Justice on Thursday, July 30, 2026.…

…birth17 October 1986Age39 years (as of August 2026)Place of birthScranton, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaCurrent residenceScranton, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationality AmericanReligionNon-religiousEthnicityWhiteZodiac sign LibraSexualityStraightHeight6 ft 1 in (186 cm)Weight166 lb (75 kg)Hair colo…