August 9, 2025
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US Considers $1,000 Fee for Expedited Tourist Visa Interviews Amid Legal Concerns

Washington D.C. — The administration of former President Donald Trump reportedly contemplated introducing a $1,000 surcharge for tourists and other non-immigrant visa applicants seeking expedited interview appointments at US embassies and consulates. However, government lawyers have flagged potential legal challenges to the proposal, raising questions about its viability. The proposed fee aims to generate additional

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General World

Elon Musk Blasts Trump’s Spending Bill, Calls It a ‘Disgusting Abomination’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump’s recently proposed tax and spending legislation, branding it a “disgusting abomination” and criticizing its impact on federal finances. The bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump and his allies, seeks to extend the 2017 tax cuts while increasing spending on

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Business Technology World

Nigeria and Gates Foundation Forge Strategic Partnership to Launch AI Scaling Hub with $7.5 Million Support

In a landmark development for Nigeria’s digital landscape, the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, welcomed Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, along with key members of the Foundation’s delegation, including Paulin Basinga, Uche Amaonwu, and Bunmi Okunowo, for a high-level engagement aimed at boosting Nigeria’s

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Crime Judiciary Trafficking World

Two Chinese Nationals Arraigned in Lagos for Alleged Illegal Export of Mineral Resources

Two Chinese nationals, Zhang Hong Lin and Zhao Pei Hai, were on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on allegations of engaging in unlawful possession and illegal export of mineral resources without necessary authorization from the Nigerian government. The duo were brought before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke by

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World

AU Commission Applauds DRC and Liberia on Election to UN Security Council, Joins Somalia to Represent Africa

The African Union Commission has expressed delight over the election of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Liberia as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term. The two nations will join the Federal Republic of Somalia to form the African Group known as the “A3,” collectively

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General World

Two Lovers Publicly Caned in Indonesia’s Aceh for Engaging in Premarital Sex, Others Punished for Gambling, Alcohol

Authorities in Indonesia’s Aceh Province, the only region in the country governed by Islamic Sharia law, on Wednesday carried out the public flogging of a man and woman who were convicted of engaging in sexual activity outside of marriage. Both individuals received 100 lashes each, following a court ruling that found them guilty under the

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Technology World

Nigeria, Gates Foundation Sign Landmark Agreement to Launch AI Scaling Hub

Abuja, June 4, 2025 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a historic agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish an AI Scaling Hub, aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies to address national development challenges. The agreement was formalized in Abuja during a high-level meeting attended by government

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Business World

Revival of Ajaokuta Steel Gains Momentum as Nigeria Partners with China to Power Automotive, Manufacturing Sectors

Nigeria’s steel industry is poised for a major resurgence as the Federal Ministry of Steel Development enters into a strategic collaboration with the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) to breathe new life into the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The initiative, which has received the full backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marks a significant turning point in

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World

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Pledge Three-Month Salary Support for Syrian Government Workers, Confirms Prince Faisal bin Farhan

In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian gesture, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar have jointly committed to providing temporary financial assistance to civil servants under the Syrian government. The initiative, which will span an initial period of three months, was announced by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin

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General World

Bill Gates Honoured with Nigeria’s Prestigious CFR National Award by President Tinubu

Global philanthropist and tech pioneer, Bill Gates, was on Tuesday night conferred with one of Nigeria’s highest national honours, the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a ceremony held in Lagos. The event, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Marina, saw dignitaries from both

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