WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide as the United States prepares consular officers for stricter and more detailed screening of people seeking permanent residence.

The case involving Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is scheduled to return before a London court on September 15, 2026. Snaresbrook Crown Court has confirmed that the matter is officially listed

The Professional Footballers’ Association has unveiled its Premier League Team of the Year, bringing another layer of recognition to the standout performers of the 2025/26 campaign. The season produced a

The death of Dolly Parton at 80 has marked the passing of one of the central figures of modern country music. Parton’s career stretched across almost six decades, taking her

Washington is preparing to restore a larger diplomatic presence in the Middle East after the evacuation of U.S. personnel during the war with Iran. The U.S. State Department is preparing

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports that it withdrew the recently announced Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing what could be the largest mass visa revocation in US history, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum after entering

At least four Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes and tank fire in Gaza on Monday, hospital officials said, highlighting the continuing risks faced by civilians despite

Chelsea began Xabi Alonso’s reign as manager with a 3-2 victory over Fulham in a thrilling Premier League London derby at Craven Cottage. João Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer

Gianni Infantino has highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo’s remaining journey to 1,000 career goals, telling the Portugal captain that he has 23 goals left to reach the landmark. The FIFA president made

A group of major energy and investment companies is weighing a potential acquisition of Shell’s US chemicals operations in a transaction that could be worth up to $8 billion. ExxonMobil

Nigeria is preparing to add two communication satellites to its national infrastructure as the government seeks to extend digital services to communities that remain difficult to reach through conventional telecommunications

New Zealand’s government is moving to restrict social media access for children under 16, following growing international concern about the impact of online platforms on young people. Prime Minister Christopher

Global oil markets are facing renewed uncertainty after US President Donald Trump threatened a sweeping economic campaign against Iran and Tehran warned that it could halt oil exports from the

Nigeria’s leading brewing companies are facing a fresh squeeze from higher tax expenses and escalating energy and logistics costs, increasing the possibility of further beer price increases. Nigerian Breweries, Guinness

Amnesty International has urged the Nigerian government to make the rescue of worshippers abducted during a mosque attack in Niger State an immediate priority. The organisation said suspected terrorists invaded

Thirty people have been killed after a huge mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, following heavy overnight rainfall. The incident took place at about 2 a.m.

The death toll from a migrant boat sinking off Tunisia has risen to 11, with rescue teams continuing to search for people still missing, Tunisian authorities said. The boat, carrying

Binance has warned its customers to avoid transactions involving 17 cryptocurrency platforms after introducing new restrictions linked to regulatory developments. The affected businesses operate across several jurisdictions, including Nigeria, the

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointments of the heads of Nigeria’s national television broadcaster and government-owned news agency. The Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos,

Otunba ‘Dare Odufowokan, a senior aide to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, marked his 50th birthday with a double traditional honour in Remoland. Odufowokan, who serves as the governor’s Senior