Legendary British author Frederick Forsyth, best known for his international thrillers including The Day of the Jackal and The Dogs of War, has died at the age of 86. His literary agency, Curtis Brown, confirmed that Forsyth passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. “We mourn…
U.S. President Donald Trump has pointed fingers at what he called “insurrectionists” for the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles, following the deployment of National Guard troops to suppress protests against federal immigration raids. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump stated: “The people that are causing the problems are professional agitators and…
In a significant development in international immigration enforcement, the Republic of Ireland has deported no fewer than 35 Nigerian nationals, including five children, back to Nigeria. The deportees — comprising 21 men, 9 women, and 5 children — were returned via a chartered deportation flight that departed Dublin Airport on Wednesday night and landed in…
In a shocking escalation of political drama in the United States, former President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to tech billionaire Elon Musk, threatening “serious consequences” if Musk follows through on plans to punish Republican lawmakers who support a controversial spending bill currently in Congress. The rift between the two powerful figures—Trump, the…
In a major legal blow to former President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, a U.S. federal court has temporarily blocked his latest proclamation targeting international students at Harvard University. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, on Thursday, issued a temporary restraining order (TRO), barring the federal government from enforcing Trump’s controversial directive, which sought to ban most…
In a surprising outburst at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed deep disappointment in tech billionaire Elon Musk, following the latter’s harsh criticism of his signature tax and spending bill. Speaking during a press briefing with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump said his long-standing friendship with Musk may no longer survive the…
A 71-year-old Nigerian woman, Janet Olufunke Damiro, has been dismissed by the London School of Economics (LSE) after being accused of stealing a gold bracelet — an item she insists she merely forgot to hand in. According to Metro UK, Damiro, who moved to the United Kingdom from Nigeria in 1971, had worked at LSE…
Nigerians are truly global citizens — from Toronto to Tokyo, the Nigerian spirit of resilience, ambition, and excellence shines everywhere. Whether for education, work, or simply chasing a better life, Nigerians continue to spread across the globe, making remarkable contributions to the places they now call home. Here are 10 countries with the highest Nigerian…
Former WBA super middleweight champion, George Groves, has voiced his belief that Tyson Fury’s retirement earlier this year may not be permanent — and that Anthony Joshua’s recent setbacks could pave the way for a massive heavyweight comeback fight later in 2025. In an interview with Express, via Lottoland Boxing Betting, Groves said he believes…
In a major immigration policy shift, the United States Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration the green light to revoke the legal status of over 500,000 migrants. These individuals had entered the US under a humanitarian parole programme introduced by former President Joe Biden. According to The Guardian, the court’s decision affects migrants from…
