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A powerful and historic winter storm sweeping across much of the United States has claimed at least 10 lives, knocked out power to over a million homes and businesses, forced massive flight cancellations and left officials urging residents to stay off the roads as dangerously cold conditions persist into the…

The United States Mission in Nigeria said on Monday it will partially suspend the issuance of several categories of visas to Nigerian nationals from Jan. 1, 2026, following the implementation of Presidential Proclamation 10998. Under the proclamation, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Dec. 16, 2025, the State Department…

Air travelers across the United States faced mounting uncertainty on Friday as a federal directive ordering airlines to reduce flights at dozens of major airports officially took effect. The move, initiated by the Trump administration, is being presented as a temporary measure to address growing air traffic safety concerns tied…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States announced on Tuesday that it has withdrawn from UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural and education agency known for designating World Heritage sites. The decision was attributed to the organization’s alleged bias against Israel and its promotion of what the U.S. called “divisive” causes. “Continued…

A tragic shooting in Minnesota early Saturday has left State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife critically injured, in what authorities believe was a politically-motivated attack. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described the incident as a “politically-motivated assassination,” sparking widespread condemnation…

The U.S. military will temporarily deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles until more National Guard troops can arrive, marking another escalation in President Donald Trump’s response to street protests over his aggressive immigration policies. The U.S. Northern Command said a battalion would be sent to help protect federal property…

By Deborah Nnamdi President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on Thursday threatened to impose 200-percent tariffs on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from France and other European Union countries in retaliation against the bloc’s planned levies on US-produced whiskey. A post on his Truth Social platform…

Operatives of the United States Secret Service shot an unnamed armed man during just blocks away from the White House, Washington, D.C., on Sunday morning. Naija Daily News had earlier erroneously reported that the assailant was shot dead, but it has now been confirmed that he was taken to hospital.…

By Sodeeq Kamsela, with agency report U.S. President Donald Trump is contemplating replacing a visa program for foreign investors with a new “gold card” that could be bought for $5 million as a route to American citizenship. Trump told reporters he will replace the “EB-5” immigrant investor visa program, which…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States have deported 135 migrants of various nationalities, including 65 minors, to Costa Rica on Thursday, according to the Costa Rican government. Their flight departed from San Diego, California, and arrived at a base next to Juan Santamaria International Airport, an AFP journalist confirmed. The…