US pressuring African nations to receive Venezuelan deportees, says minister
He emphasized that Nigeria is unlikely to accept such deportees, especially if they are prisoners.
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Presidency denies claim Tinubu ended 5-year US visa policy for Americans
The Presidency says President Tinubu has not stopped issuing 5-year visas to US citizens, dismissing reports linking Nigeria’s visa policy to alleged non-reciprocity from the US.
Sowore likens Trump’s meeting with African leaders to slave-era humiliation
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with African leaders, calling it a “modern-day public humiliation.” He accused the leaders of submission and silence in the face of disrespect.
Houthi rebels release video of attack sinking Greek-operated cargo ship
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have released footage showing them storming and sinking the Greek-operated Magic Seas cargo ship. All 22 crew members were rescued.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hails U.S. reindustrialization through AI factories
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the U.S. is reindustrializing by building AI factories. “I really love the fact that… we’re reindustrializing the United States,” he said.
New Hampshire judge halts enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A federal judge has moved to block President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, saying a full class of affected children will be protected.
Nigeria maintains five-year visas for U.S. citizens, criticizes lack of reciprocity
We want to reiterate that the US government’s claim of reciprocity as the reason for its current visa policy towards Nigeria does not accurately reflect the actual situation.
Iran claims Israel killed 12 journalists during recent conflict
Iran accused Israel of targeting media infrastructure ‘to silence the voice of truth
Why the US revised its visa policy for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticised the decision as “misaligned with the principles of reciprocity, equity, and mutual respect
FG urges review as US, UAE tighten visa rules for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, met with the US Ambassador to address the changes, pledging improved compliance and secure documentation.