Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s New Foreign Affairs Minister

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. According to the announcement, Tuggar stepped down from his position to focus on his political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Before her latest appointment, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister of State for Foreign…

Putin Says Western Global Influence Is Declining as Global South Gains Momentum

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Western nations are gradually losing their dominance in global affairs, as emerging economies in the Global South continue to gain influence within what he described as a rapidly evolving multipolar world order. Speaking via video address at the Open Dialogue international forum, Putin said traditional global business practices…

Nigerian Man Jailed in US Over $1.5 Million Fake Nursing Certificate Fraud Scheme

A Nigerian national, Patrick Nwaokwu, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison in the United States for his involvement in a large-scale scheme involving fraudulent nursing diplomas, transcripts, and professional licences. The sentencing was announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland following a federal court ruling. In addition…

Suspected Black Axe Members Arrested in Switzerland Over Cyber Fraud and Money Laundering

Swiss authorities have arrested several suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe criminal network in a major crackdown targeting cybercrime and financial fraud operations across Europe. According to Europol, the suspects are accused of involvement in romance scams, cyber fraud, and money laundering schemes that reportedly caused millions of Swiss francs in losses. The operation…

US Discovers Massive Lithium Potential in Appalachian Region, Boosting Energy Security Goals

The United States may be sitting on one of its most valuable untapped mineral resources, following a new report from the United States Geological Survey revealing an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered lithium in the Appalachian region. According to the study, the newly identified resource could dramatically strengthen America’s domestic supply of lithium,…