US removes Syria president from terror list
The United States on Friday formally removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from a terrorism blacklist, days before the former jihadist is set to make a landmark visit to Washington.…
Ghana accepts Nigerians, other West Africans deported from US
Ghana has begun accepting West African nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, President John Dramani Mahama said on Wednesday. According to Reuters, Mahama disclosed that a first…
US arrests convicted Nigerian in illegal migrants crackdown
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency has arrested a previously convicted Nigerian, Rotimi Oladimeji, in an operation targeting illegal immigrants across the country. The ICE, in…
US Deports Six Nigerians For Various Offences
Six Nigerians have been deported from the United States of America, having been charged with various crimes in the country. Sources connected to the matter said their deportation was…
Nigerians to be affected as US moves to tax diaspora money transfers
In a move that could send shockwaves through immigrant communities, lawmakers in the United States have introduced a draft bill proposing a 5 per cent excise tax on all…
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- Cross-border Crimes
- April 30, 2025
- 266 views
US jails Nigerian who defrauded 400 elderly people of inheritance
A 36-year-old Nigerian national, Okezie Ogbata, has been sentenced to 97 months jail term in the United States for his role in a $6 million transnational inheritance fraud scheme.…
- Cross-border Crimes
- April 20, 2025
- 251 views
Nigerian Uber driver shot dead in US
A 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver, Olatunji W. Bolaji, was killed in a shooting outside a hookah lounge in Philadelphia, United States. Bolaji, who lived in Norristown, Pennsylvania, was on…
- Business , International
- April 11, 2025
- 247 views
China hits US with 125% retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
China has increased its retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States to 125 percent, escalating the trade war between the economic powerhouses. In his first public comments on…
Trump tariff hike brings added China rate for many goods to 145%
US President Donald Trump’s steep tariff hike targeting Chinese goods, which took effect Thursday, brings Washington’s additional rate on many products to 145 percent, the White House confirmed. Since…
US revokes 40 international students visas over traffic offenses
Almost 40 international students in the US recently had their visas suddenly taken away. Experts and advocates say the US government made this decision based on small issues like…
Tariff: U.S. Faults Nigeria’s Import Ban On 25 Products
Nigeria’s import ban on 25 different product categories impacts U.S. exporters, particularly in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and consumer goods, the United States Trade Representative said in a statement on…
- Cross-border Crimes , Financial Crime
- April 7, 2025
- 240 views
Two Nigerians jailed in $4.9m U.S. tax refund fraud scheme
Two Nigerian nationals and a Texan have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a multi-million dollar tax refund fraud scheme that exploited stolen identities and laundered…
- International
- March 3, 2025
- 218 views
Ukraine Ready To Sign Minerals Deal, Says Zelensky
Ukraine is ready to sign a minerals deal with the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told UK media on Sunday. “The agreement that’s on the table will be…
Claim that Biafran group lobbied for the exclusion of Nigeria from visa-free entry to US for 2025, FALSE
Claim @Akparawsunny on the X platform who’s an ally to the incarcerated Biafran leader, Simon Ekpa, claimed that the recent exclusion of Nigeria from the visa-free entry list to the US for 2025…
- International
- February 5, 2025
- 274 views
Trump Says US ‘Will Take Over Gaza Strip’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States will take control of war-torn Gaza, as he addressed reporters at the White House after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
