International Affairs
US Strikes Iran Ahead of Midterm Elections: Confirmed Explosions Reported
The United States has reportedly launched strikes against Iran, according to Iranian state media IRNA, as America heads towards its midterm elections.
News
Nigeria-US Solid Minerals Committee Inaugurated, Alake Denies $700bn Asset Sale
The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, has inaugurated a Nigeria-US Solid Minerals Committee to boost bilateral cooperation in the mining sector.
Crime & Justice
Nigerian Man Arrested at US Airport After Fleeing in 2019
A Nigerian man who fled the United States in 2019 has been arrested at a US airport, according to reports.
Crime & Justice
US Supreme Court to Hear Case of Nigerian Deported Over Cooking for Separatist Group
The United States Supreme Court will hear a case involving a Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Ozurumba, who was deported after providing cooking services at a camp operated by a…
Celebrity
US Actress Selma Blair Arrested After In-Flight Altercation
US actress Selma Blair was arrested at JFK Airport following an alleged in-flight altercation on a Delta flight. Details are still emerging, but two cabin crew members were…
Crime & Justice
24 Nigerians Arrested Over Fraud and Money Laundering: US Announcement
The United States has announced the arrest of 24 Nigerians on charges of fraud and money laundering. According to Punch Newspapers, the arrests were made by the US…
Abuja
Nigeria-US Interest Rate Gap Narrows, Stirs Capital Flow Concerns
The narrowing interest rate gap between Nigeria and the US has sparked worries about capital flows and the appeal of naira assets, according to a new report.
Business
US Lifting of 12-Year Entry Ban on Nigerian Shipping Companies Boosts Excitement
The anticipated lifting of a 12-year ban on entry to the US by Nigerian shipping companies has sparked excitement among foreign counterparts.
