Washington D.C., USA – June 27, 2025 — A 33-year-old Nigerian national, Edikan Adiakpan, has been arrested in the United States for his alleged involvement in a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) and money laundering conspiracy targeting several organisations across the country. According to U.S. law enforcement authorities, Adiakpan was part of an elaborate cyber
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025 The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic relations with Nigeria by identifying the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) as a strategic hub for deeper U.S. investments in West Africa. This development followed a high-level visit by a delegation from the U.S. Mission to Nigeria, led by the
President Donald Trump, speaking on Thursday during a White House event to rally support for a new federal spending bill, disclosed that the United States signed a “trade-related” deal with China the previous day, Wednesday. Although Mr Trump refrained from offering any further specifics on the agreement, he emphasised its importance as part of his broader
ABUJA — In a landmark step towards deepening economic ties, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United States of America have officially launched the Commercial Investment Partnership (CIP), aimed at unlocking new avenues for trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration between both nations. The initiative was formally unveiled on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, during a
A deeply disturbing incident unfolded on a subway train in Queens, New York, on Wednesday, June 18, when a 55-year-old Muslim woman was violently assaulted after a man questioned her about her religion. The victim, who was commuting on the city’s subway network, was approached by the suspect who asked, “Are YOU Muslim?” before launching
Beijing/Moscow/Tehran, June 23, 2025 – In a rare coordinated message, Russia, China, and Iran have affirmed that none intend to engage in open warfare with the United States, emphasizing restraint even as tensions run high following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. At an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council, both Russia and
Istanbul/Tehran – June 23, 2025 – Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States, holding it “solely and fully responsible” for what it described as an act of aggression following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The warning was delivered by Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, during an emergency session of the Organisation
Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised serious concerns over newly imposed visa restrictions by the United States targeting certain West African countries, warning that such measures could have far-reaching consequences on regional development, trade, and cooperation. In a statement issued by the Commission on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed its displeasure
Washington D.C., June 19, 2025 – The United States government has resumed processing student visa applications for foreign nationals after a temporary suspension in May 2025, introducing a new layer of scrutiny that requires applicants to disclose their social media accounts as part of the vetting process. According to immigration officials, the pause in May
Tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have taken a dramatic turn as members of Iran’s Parliament were seen burning the American flag and chanting “Death to America” during a heated legislative session. The provocative display, which has gone viral across international media platforms, has triggered widespread concern about Iran’s posture
