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Niger Imposes Total Visa Ban on US Citizens Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

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Niger Imposes Total Visa Ban on US Citizens Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

Niger enforces a total visa and entry ban on US citizens, citing reciprocity and sovereignty amid rising diplomatic tensions with Washington

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December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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US to Suspend Visa Issuance to Nigerians from January 1, 2026

The United States will suspend visa issuance to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, affecting visitor, student and immigrant visas

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US to Suspend Visa Issuance to Nigerians from January 1, 2026

The United States will suspend visa issuance to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, affecting visitor, student and immigrant visas

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December 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM

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Tax Authorities Set to Claim $66m From Anthony Joshua’s Payday After Jake Paul Fight — Report

Anthony Joshua is set to lose about $66 million in taxes after earning $140 million from his knockout win over Jake Paul, with US and UK tax authorities

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December 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM

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Why I Spoke Out on Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria — Nicki Minaj

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December 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM

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BREAKING: US Halts Green Card, Citizenship Applications for Nigerians as Travel Ban Widens

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December 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM

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American Man Laments US Travel Ban as Nigerian Wife Remains Stranded

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December 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM

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Ex-Harvard Morgue Manager Sentenced to Eight Years for Selling Body Parts

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Ex-Harvard Morgue Manager Sentenced to Eight Years for Selling Body Parts

A former Harvard Medical School morgue manager has been sentenced to eight years in U.S. federal prison for selling stolen body parts taken from donated cadavers

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December 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM

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BREAKING: Airtel Africa Partners SpaceX’s Starlink to Launch Satellite Direct-to-Cell Service Across 14 Markets

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BREAKING: Airtel Africa Partners SpaceX’s Starlink to Launch Satellite Direct-to-Cell Service Across 14 Markets

Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX’s Starlink to roll out satellite direct-to-cell mobile connectivity across 14 African countries, bringing tower-free coverage to over 174 million users from 2026.

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December 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM

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Genocidal Violence in Nigeria: Over 600,000 Displaced Christians Stranded in Benue Camps — US Lawmaker

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Genocidal Violence in Nigeria: Over 600,000 Displaced Christians Stranded in Benue Camps — US Lawmaker

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore reveals that over 600,000 displaced Christians are living in IDP camps in Benue State due to brutal attacks.

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December 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM

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Saudi Arabia Quietly Begins Legal Alcohol Sales to Select Foreigners for First Time in 70 Years

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December 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM

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BREAKING: Military Seizes Power in Benin Republic, Dissolves Government in Sudden Coup | Dai

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BREAKING: Military Seizes Power in Benin Republic, Dissolves Government in Sudden Coup

Military officers seize power in Benin Republic, dissolving all institutions and ousting President Patrice Talon.

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December 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM

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Donald Trump Awarded First-Ever FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw Ceremony

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Donald Trump Awarded First-Ever FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw Ceremony

FIFA awards its first-ever Peace Prize to Donald Trump during the 2026 World Cup draw. President Gianni Infantino cites “extraordinary actions for peace” as reason for the honor.

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December 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM

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Nigerian National Sentenced to Over 3 Years in U.S. Prison for Visa Fraud and Multi-Million Dollar Financial Scheme

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Nigerian National Sentenced to Over 3 Years in U.S. Prison for Visa Fraud and Multi-Million Dollar Financial Scheme

Mercy Ojedeji sentenced to 41 months for using fake documents to obtain a U.S. student visa, university admission, and benefits

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December 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM

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U.S. Congress Agrees to Pressure Tinubu to Abolish Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah Over “Systematic Christian Persecution” in Nigeria

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