The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Nigeria has debunked widespread online reports claiming that new and stricter visa requirements have been introduced for Nigerian nationals. Speaking to BBC Pidgin on Wednesday, September 10, an official from the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that no such restrictions exist and that Nigerians are not…
A U.S. federal appeals court on Monday upheld a civil jury’s decision that former President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for his repeated social media attacks and public statements following her accusation of sexual assault against him. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s appeal of the defamation…
On Monday, September 8, France’s parliament voted to oust Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government after just nine months in office, plunging the country into a fresh political crisis and leaving President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to find a successor. Bayrou surprised even his closest allies by calling a confidence vote to resolve a prolonged deadlock over…
Rick Davies, the singer, keyboardist, and co-founder of Supertramp, has passed away at his home in Long Island at the age of 81, after a prolonged battle with multiple myeloma. “The Supertramp Partnership is deeply saddened to announce the death of Supertramp founder Rick Davies following a long illness,” the band said in a statement.…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sided with President Donald Trump’s administration, granting federal agents the ability to continue aggressive immigration raids in Southern California—operations that critics argue are heavily influenced by race, ethnicity, and language. The decision halts a lower court ruling by U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who in July found the raids…
Buckingham Palace has announced the death of the Duchess of Kent at the age of 92. Katharine, who became the oldest living member of the Royal Family following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in 2022, chose to relinquish her HRH title, preferring to be known simply as Mrs. Kent. She stepped back from royal duties to…
UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner admitted on Wednesday, September 3, that she failed to pay the correct amount of property tax on a flat purchase, following days of intense scrutiny over her financial affairs. The 45-year-old Labour politician revealed that she has referred herself to the government’s ethics adviser and informed tax authorities, blaming…
A US federal appeals court has ruled against former President Donald Trump’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, blocking its enforcement in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 decision, finding that Trump’s reliance on the centuries-old wartime statute was unjustified.…
Police in Harare have detained 14 Chinese nationals at a lodge in Newlands, Zimbabwe, on suspicion of possessing cocaine. The suspects, aged between 22 and 40, remain in custody as investigations proceed. Authorities confirmed that some quantity of cocaine was seized during the operation. The police stated that the arrests are part of ongoing efforts…
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a pointed warning on Wednesday, September 3, when asked about his stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and his message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I have no message to President Putin. He knows where I stand, and he’ll make a decision one way or the other,” Trump said…
