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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs in major blow to white house trade policy
6-3 ruling says President lacked authority to impose sweeping import duties The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday struck down a significant portion of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda, delivering a sharp rebuke to what had become a cornerstone of his economic policy. In a 6-3 decision,…
Read More »ICE: Obama slams Trump’s immigrants clamdown, likens US President to a dictator
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticised the immigration enforcement approach associated with President Donald Trump, warning that sweeping crackdowns and expanded executive powers risk pushing governance toward what he described as autocratic-style practices. Obama made the remarks during an interview with a liberal podcaster, Brian Tyler Cohen, on Saturday.…
Read More »US congressman rejects claims of American support for Nigeria’s breakup
United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has dismissed claims that Washington supports any move to break up Nigeria, warning that promoting separatist agendas would worsen insecurity and expose Christian communities to greater danger. Moore made the remarks in a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account following a…
Read More »Nigerian jailed eight years in U.S. over $6 million inheritance fraud
A Nigerian national, Tochukwu Albert Nnebocha, has been sentenced to 97 months in a U.S. federal prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable Americans. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Nnebocha, 44, and his accomplices operated the scheme for more…
Read More »Three brothers die after falling through icy pond in North Texas
Three young brothers have died after falling through ice on a private pond in Bonham, north Texas, in a tragic accident on Monday. The children, aged six, eight, and nine, were playing near the pond, about 100 feet from the house where their family was staying, when the incident occurred.…
Read More »US private jet crashes during takeoff amid severe winter storm
By Deborah Nnamdi A private jet carrying eight people has crashed while attempting to take off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine, aviation authorities have confirmed. The aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 600, went down at about 7:45 p.m. local time on Sunday, according to the Federal…
Read More »10 dead, millions in the cold in deadly storm
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…
Read More »US visas ‘suspension’ for Nigerians, others, kicks off in January 1
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…
Read More »U.S. Govt Shutdown : Travelers face uncertainty as flight cuts begin
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…
Read More »U.S. withdraws from UNESCO, cites bias, ideological concerns
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…
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