Nigerian illegal immigrants in the United States have been forced into hiding and restricted movement to avoid arrest and deportation under the tough policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. According to a document from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), approximately 3,690 Nigerians are facing deportation. The document, titled ‘Non-citizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket …
Dozens of FBI agents involved in Jan. 6 and Trump-related investigations reportedly set to be fired.
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to fire “dozens” of FBI agents involved in investigations related to President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Sources say officials are particularly reviewing whether individuals connected to former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents and his role …
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer of Transgender Inmate Under Trump Executive Order
A federal judge has temporarily stopped prison officials from transferring a transgender woman to a men’s facility and denying her gender-affirming care, following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole granted a temporary restraining order on Sunday while the case remains sealed. During a hearing in Boston on Thursday, …
Russia Condemns Trump’s ‘Star Wars’ Missile Shield Plan, Warns of Space Militarization
Russia has strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to develop a space-based missile shield, warning that it could escalate tensions and turn space into a battlefield. Trump’s executive order, issued on January 27, calls for the creation of an “Iron Dome for America” to counter ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. The initiative revives …
Panama’s president says there will be no negotiation with Trump about ownership of canal
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday, January 30, that there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal, adding that he hopes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit will allow them to focus on shared interests including migration and combating drug trafficking. Rubio’s first overseas trip …
Nigeria Launches Initiative to Empower Youth through Innovation and Technology
The Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, in collaboration with the Humanity Advancement Innovation Network (HAIN), has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s youth. During the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja, Minister Chief Uche Nnaji described the partnership as a pivotal step toward fostering a vibrant innovation …
Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery and Corruption
Former US Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted on bribery and corruption charges. In July, a jury found Menendez guilty on 16 counts, including accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury Mercedes-Benz in exchange for assisting foreign governments. Prosecutors had sought at least a 15-year sentence, emphasizing …
Trump freezes $50m approved by Biden Administration for ‘condoms in Gaza’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday, January 288, that the Trump administration froze a $50 million federal disbursement for “c0ndoms in Gaza.” The Office of Management and Budget, and the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency “found that there was about to be $50 million taxpayer dollars that went out the …
FG ready to welcome deported Nigerians from US — NiDCOM says as 3,690 Nigerians in US face deportation
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has said that the Federal Government is ready to welcome Nigerians deported from the United States of America. The Director of Media and Corporate Affairs of the commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, disclosed this to Vanguard on Tuesday evening, Jan. 28. He added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was in charge …
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from freezing federal grants and loans
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze just moments before it was set to go into effect on Tuesday, January 28. U.S. District Judge Loren Ali Khan blocked the Trump administration’s pause on federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance which could have totalled trillions in funding. The stunning move came after …