Category: Foreign News

BREAKING: Nigerians in UK protest in London, demand Mele Kyari’s deportation …… Submit Letters to UK Home Office, Nigerian High Commission

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a dramatic display of civic outrage, scores of Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom staged a coordinated protest in London on Monday, demanding the immediate deportation of former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, to face corruption investigations in Nigeria.   The protest, organized by a civil advocacy group under the banner Rescue Nigeria Now, took place outside both the Nigerian High Commission and the UK Home Office. Protesters, chanting anti-corruption slogans and waving placards with inscriptions such as “Withdraw Mele Kyari’s Residency…

Alistair Soyode Bags Triangle Award for Championing Black Media and Diaspora Empowerment

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The founder of BEN Television, Alistair Soyode, has been conferred with the prestigious Triangle Award in recognition of his pioneering role in Black and Ethnic media, as well as his unwavering commitment to youth and diaspora development. The award was presented during the 3rd Annual Lecture and Awards Ceremony by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Honourable Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who delivered the keynote and personally handed over the award to Mr. Soyode.   Describing the media trailblazer as “a beacon of tenacity and excellence,” the Minister applauded Soyode’s consistent efforts in projecting…

Trump slams 100% Tariff on foreign films, sparks global shockwaves in entertainment industry

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In a dramatic policy shift aimed at reviving America’s struggling film industry, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. The move, which has sent shockwaves through global entertainment circles, is framed by Trump as a national security measure to combat foreign influence and propaganda.   Announcing the decision via his Truth Social account on Sunday, Trump said, “This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and…

Tinubu’s reforms will yield positive results for all – Dabiri-Erewa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing reforms will yield positive results for all Nigerians. She emphasized that despite current challenges, the welfare of citizens remains a top priority for the administration.   Dabiri-Erewa made this statement during high-level meetings in London with Kate Airey, UK Head of the West Africa Department, and Florence Eshalomi, Member of Parliament and newly appointed UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria. She also addressed stakeholders at the Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS).…

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female President, pledges economic growth

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Namibia made history on Friday as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the country’s first female president. Her inauguration, attended by several African heads of state, mark a new chapter in Namibia’s political landscape while extending the ruling party’s 35-year grip on power. At 72, Nandi-Ndaitwah become one of the few women to lead an African nation. Her victory came despite a strong challenge from the opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), which secured 25.5% of the presidential vote. In her first address as President, Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged to focus on…

Trump administration targets 3,690 Nigerians in aggressive deportation exercise

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By Fatima Abubakar     The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to deport over 3,690 Nigerians as part of a mass deportation campaign spearheaded by President Donald Trump. This development followed a series of executive actions signed by Trump shortly after his inauguration for a second term in office.   The ongoing exercise, which has already seen hundreds of migrants arrested and flown out of the country on military aircraft, targets immigrants from various nations. Mexico and Nicaragua reportedly top the list, while Nigeria, Honduras, and…

Jimmy Carter, Longest-Living U.S. President, Dies at 100

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has passed away at the age of 100, as confirmed by the Carter Center. The former president died on Sunday afternoon in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, after receiving hospice care for over a year.   Carter, who had celebrated his 100th birthday in October, made history as the longest-living U.S. President. His presidency, which lasted from 1977 to 1981, was marked by significant challenges, including economic difficulties and diplomatic efforts that shaped his legacy. Carter is also well-known for his…

JUST IN: John Mahama secures Historic Victory in Ghana’s 2024 Presidential Election

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Accra, Ghana – December 8, 2024: Former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been declared the winner of Ghana’s 2024 presidential election, marking a remarkable political comeback. His main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), conceded defeat on Sunday, ahead of the official results announcement.   According to provisional results, Mahama secured 56.39% of the votes (976,644 votes), while Bawumia garnered 42.64% (738,493 votes). In his concession speech, Bawumia congratulated Mahama and acknowledged the NDC’s strong performance in both the…

Nigerian Doctor, Bolu Ogunyemi elected President of Canadian Medical Association

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigerian-born Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, has been elected as the president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).   Dr. Ogunyemi, a practicing dermatologist in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and a visiting specialist in Labrador City since 2018, secured victory in an election held between November 20 and December 4, 2024. He competed against Dr. Susan MacDonald, a prominent advocate for palliative care.   Following CMA’s approval, Dr. Ogunyemi will officially take up the role of president-elect and is slated to become…

BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO DG

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The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Directors-General for a second term.   The WTO announced in a post on X on Friday that the decision was taken after its members agreed to give Okonjo-Iweala a second term after a general council meeting today.   WTO said the reappointment will take effect on September 1, 2025.   “Her second four-year term, which was approved at a special General Council meeting, will begin on 1 September 2025,” WTO said.   “DG Okonjo-Iweala took office as Director-General in…