Category: world news
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Launches $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa, Touts It as Deficit Solution
In a move that blends his trademark showmanship with immigration policy, President Donald Trump unveiled the first-ever $5 million “Gold Card” visa on Thursday, a premium residency permit that could grant wealthy foreigners a fast track to U.S. citizenship. Holding up a gleaming prototype bearing his likeness and the bold inscription “The Trump Card,” the…
World Bank Approves $1.08 Billion for Nigeria’s Education, Nutrition, and Economic Resilience
The World Bank has greenlit $1.08 billion in concessional financing to bolster Nigeria’s education, nutrition, and economic recovery efforts, targeting vulnerable populations across the country. Breakdown of Funding Allocations Objectives and Expected Impact Broader Implications The funding aligns with Nigeria’s push to address systemic challenges in human capital development, particularly post-pandemic economic strains. The World…
Tesla Q1 Sales Plummet 13% Amid Musk Political Backlash and Production Woes
Tesla reported disappointing first-quarter vehicle deliveries Wednesday, with sales dropping 13% year-over-year to 336,681 units as CEO Elon Musk’s political entanglements and production challenges weigh heavily on the electric vehicle pioneer. Key Takeaways from Tesla’s Q1 Report The Musk Factor: Political Fallout Musk’s vocal support for President Trump’s administration—including advising on federal job cuts—has sparked…
Trump Slaps 14% Tariff on Nigerian Exports in Sweeping Trade Policy Shift
Washington D.C., USA – In a move that could significantly impact Nigeria’s economy, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 14% tariff on Nigerian exports to the United States during a “Make America Wealthy Again” event at the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday. Key Details of the New Trade Policy Trump’s Justification Trump…
Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive Amid Mounting Civilian Casualties and Famine Fears
Gaza City / Rafah, Palestinian Territories – Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign across Gaza, killing more than 20 Palestinians in recent airstrikes as the army pushes to establish a permanent “buffer zone” along the border—a move analysts warn could forcibly displace hundreds of thousands into Egypt. Escalation in Southern Gaza The latest phase…
UK Sanctions Over 1,200 Nigerian Nurses in Widening Exam Fraud Scandal
Nearly 2,000 medical professionals face registration review as investigation exposes systemic testing irregularities A deepening examination fraud crisis has ensnared 1,955 Nigerian-trained nurses seeking UK registration, with 1,238 already facing sanctions and 717 under active investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The scandal centers on suspicious test results from the Yunnik Technologies test…
Tourist Submarine Sinks in Red Sea, Killing Six Including Children
Egyptian-Russian rescue operation recovers 29 survivors as questions mount over underwater tourism safety Hurghada, Egypt – A tourist submarine carrying 44 people sank near Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Hurghada early Tuesday morning, leaving at least six dead – including children – and nine injured, four critically. The “Sindbad” watercraft submerged just one kilometer offshore…
Prince Harry Resigns from African Charity Amid Boardroom Turmoil
Royal steps down from Sentebale foundation after governance dispute escalates Prince Harry has dramatically resigned as patron of Sentebale, the southern African charity he co-founded in 2006 to honor his late mother Princess Diana, following an irreparable breakdown with the organization’s leadership. The decision marks a painful rupture in Harry’s nearly two-decade commitment to HIV/AIDS…
White House Confirms Security Breach Involving Journalist Access to Military Discussions
The Trump administration has acknowledged a significant security lapse after Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included in a private messaging group where senior officials were coordinating military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen. In a statement released by the National Security Council, spokesperson Brian Hughes confirmed the authenticity of the reported…
Dangote Refinery Begins Jet Fuel Exports to U.S., Set to Lower Aviation Prices
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced the commencement of jet fuel exports from the Dangote Refinery to the United States, a development expected to lower aviation fuel prices in North America ahead of the peak summer travel season. In a statement issued by refinery management and confirmed by…