LOS ANGELES – Tensions reached a boiling point in Los Angeles on Sunday as President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to the city in response to widespread protests triggered by aggressive federal immigration raids. The move has ignited a fresh political and legal storm, with California state officials condemning
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly declared the end of his relationship with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, warning that any move by Musk to support Democratic candidates against Republican lawmakers backing his administration’s landmark tax and spending bill will attract “serious consequences.” In a phone interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump was asked
The Federal Government has confirmed the deportation of 35 Nigerian nationals from the Republic of Ireland over various immigration-related offences. The deportees, who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, aboard a chartered flight in the early hours of Tuesday, were received by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the National Emergency Management
Billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has witnessed a dramatic decline in his net worth, shedding an estimated $34 billion in a single day, Thursday, June 5, amid an escalating public spat with U.S. President Donald Trump. The sharp drop, as captured by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, ranks among the most
Renowned philanthropist and Chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, has called on African leaders to intensify efforts toward advancing health and development on the continent. Gates made this appeal while reaffirming his foundation’s pledge to channel the majority of its $200 billion planned expenditure over the next two decades into
Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) emerged as the standout winners at the 2025 edition of the prestigious African Banker Awards, held during the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The gala event, which drew over 500 of the continent’s most influential figures in banking and finance, showcased the growing influence
Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings from diaspora remittances may soon come under significant pressure following the passage of a controversial bill in the United States that proposes a 3.5 per cent levy on international money transfers made by non-citizens. The bill, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” is a sweeping legislative initiative spearheaded by former
Washington D.C., USA — Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced the reinstatement of the controversial “Muslim travel ban”, justifying the move with growing security concerns following a recent attack in Colorado and what he described as escalating threats across parts of Europe. Trump, who is making another bid for the White House, made
Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission has expressed deep concern over the recent travel ban imposed by the United States on citizens from several African countries. In a statement released today, the Commission underscored the need for fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory immigration policies that respect the dignity and rights of African travelers. The Commission
Riyadh — Ahead of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain this Thursday, head coach Herve Renard has described the fixture as a pivotal moment in their pursuit of a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In his pre-match comments, Renard emphasized the importance of securing a positive result to keep their
