Nigeria has deployed 86 military personnel to Guinea-Bissau as part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Stabilisation Support Mission, reaffirming the country’s longstanding commitment to promoting peace, security, and stability across West Africa. In a statement published on its official social media platforms, the Nigerian Army confirmed that the troops, deployed under…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled an ambitious housing initiative aimed at delivering more than 50,000 affordable homes by redeveloping government-owned land across the city. The proposal forms part of the administration’s broader strategy to address New York City’s persistent housing shortage while making homeownership and rental opportunities more accessible for residents. As…
The United States’ national debt has reached a historic milestone, climbing to approximately $39.89 trillion, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Treasury Department. The total places the country’s debt on the verge of surpassing the $40 trillion mark for the first time in American history. The rapid growth in federal borrowing highlights…
Italy has announced a temporary suspension of certain aspects of the European Union’s Schengen free movement arrangements with Spain, citing national security concerns following a recent surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from neighboring Morocco. The measure, which will remain in effect for one month, is intended to strengthen border controls on…
Chad has officially begun the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), becoming the latest African nation to distance itself from the global judicial body over concerns of alleged bias and limited effectiveness. The Central African nation submitted a formal notice to the United Nations, initiating its withdrawal from the Rome Statute—the treaty…
More than a week after Spain lifted its second FIFA World Cup trophy with Ferran Torres’ dramatic extra-time winner, Argentina’s President Javier Milei is keeping the tournament in the spotlight—but for reasons that extend far beyond football. The Argentine leader has alleged that an organized international campaign sought to damage Argentina’s reputation throughout the tournament….
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and emergency alerts across several parts of Kyushu Island. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake has the potential to generate tsunami waves of up to one metre (3.28 feet). Residents living in coastal communities…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled new details of his administration’s plan to establish government-owned grocery stores, announcing that the outlets will offer 30% discounts on essential food items in an effort to make groceries more affordable for residents. Speaking at a press conference in Brooklyn on Monday, Mamdani said the initiative is…
Brazil has denied entry visas to two senior officials from the United States Department of State, further escalating diplomatic tensions between Brasília and Washington ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October. The decision, confirmed by Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, follows reports that the U.S. officials planned to visit Brazil to…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerians who also hold U.S. citizenship that they are legally required to use a valid American passport whenever they enter or leave the United States. The advisory, shared on the mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, emphasizes that the rule applies to all U.S. citizens,…
