Anti-Migrant Demonstrators Surround UN Refugee Agency Office in Libya
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, on Thursday to demonstrate against the growing presence of migrants in the country, blocking access to the office of the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR). The protesters assembled outside the agency’s headquarters in the Sarraj district, carrying banners and chanting slogans demanding the removal of migrants and […]
UK Tightens Student Visa Rules, Universities Risk Losing International Recruitment Rights
The United Kingdom has introduced tougher immigration measures that could prevent universities from enrolling international students if they fail to meet stricter performance and compliance standards. According to new guidelines announced by the UK Home Office, higher education institutions may lose their ability to sponsor foreign students if visa refusal rates among applicants exceed five […]
Shakira Reveals Longtime Desire to Work With Burna Boy on FIFA World Cup Anthem
International music star Shakira has shared details about collaborating with Nigerian artist Burna Boy on a song featured on the official soundtrack for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in a recent interview, the Colombian singer said partnering with Burna Boy was something she had hoped to do for a long time. The pair joined […]
Dayo Amusa Defends Celebrities Against Pressure to Constantly Address Insecurity
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has responded to criticism directed at entertainers who are often accused of not speaking frequently enough about Nigeria’s security challenges. In a recent post on social media platform X, the actress expressed frustration over what she described as constant attacks on members of the creative industry whenever they share content related […]
Presidential Villa Boosts Security Following Oyo School Kidnapping
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Security was tightened around the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday amid rising concerns over a planned protest calling for the rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State. A combined team of police officers, Department of State Services (DSS) operatives, and military personnel took positions at strategic points around the […]
Assault scandal: Police Grant Bail To Edo governor’s Ally, Ebo Stone, After Arrest
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The planned arraignment of Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone and a close political ally of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has been postponed due to the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Law Week activities. Okungbowa, who is a political ally of Okpebholo, was reportedly arrested by operatives of the […]
Macron, Kagame Unveil Paris Memorial Honouring Victims of Rwanda’s Genocide
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame jointly inaugurated a new memorial in Paris on Tuesday dedicated to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people in Rwanda. Speaking during the ceremony, Macron described the monument as an important symbol that places the memory of the genocide at the center of […]
South African Politician Seeks US Refugee Status Over Fears of Future Discrimination
A South African politician affiliated with the Freedom Front Plus party has applied for refugee status in the United States, citing concerns about potential future persecution despite acknowledging he has not personally experienced significant mistreatment. SJ du Venage, a provincial council member in South Africa’s Western Cape, is among a number of Afrikaners seeking entry […]
Kenya Court Extends Block on US Ebola Quarantine Facility After Deadly Protests
A Kenyan court has temporarily extended its suspension of a proposed U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility for three more weeks, following protests that left two people dead. The court also ordered the government to disclose all agreements and operational details with the United States regarding the site. The 50-bed facility, planned on an air force base […]
UK Police Face Scrutiny After Fatally Wounded Student Was Handcuffed During Response
Police in the United Kingdom are facing growing criticism following the handling of an incident in which an 18-year-old student was handcuffed while suffering from fatal stab wounds. The case has sparked public outrage after body-camera footage showed Henry Nowak repeatedly telling officers he had been stabbed and was struggling to breathe. One officer initially […]