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Trump Delays Housing Bill Approval, Demands Passage of Voter ID Measure

US President Donald Trump has cancelled the signing of a major bipartisan housing bill just hours before a planned ceremony, saying he will not approve it until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a voter ID proposal requiring proof of citizenship for voting. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act had already passed both chambers of Congress and is aimed at lowering housing costs by increasing housing supply, reducing development […]

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66 More Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrive in Lagos Amid Xenophobic Tensions

Another 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa have arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its repatriation programme for citizens affected by rising xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant sentiments in the country. The latest group landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, bringing the total number of returnees to several hundreds since the evacuation exercise began earlier this month. The evacuation follows growing concerns over the safety of Nigerians in […]

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Zimbabwe Senate Approves Controversial Bill to Extend President Mnangagwa’s Rule

Zimbabwe’s Senate has approved a controversial constitutional amendment bill that could keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in power until 2030, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The legislation received overwhelming support in the upper chamber after previously passing the National Assembly, giving it full parliamentary approval. The proposed amendments would extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years, effectively delaying the next general election from […]

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Venezuela Rocked By Its Strongest Earthquake In More Than A Century As Twin Tremors Leave Widespread Damage Across The Country

Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of one of the most powerful earthquakes in its recorded history after twin tremors struck the country's northern region on June 24. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 7.2 earthquake was followed just seconds later by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake near Morón, about 160 kilometres west of Caracas. The earthquakes were felt across much of the country, sending residents […]

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Police Investigate Malawian’s Death Amid Surge in Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

South African police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 29 year old Malawian national amid rising anti-immigrant tensions in the country. The incident occurred in Pietermaritzburg, where hundreds of Malawians have sought repatriation due to fears of xenophobic attacks and threats from anti-migrant groups. The killing comes as South Africa faces weeks of unrest linked to growing hostility toward undocumented migrants. Anti-immigration groups have issued a […]

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Senate Set for Key Vote as Tinubu Pushes State Police Bill

The Senate is expected to vote on the proposed State Police Bill after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitted the legislation to the National Assembly, marking a major step in efforts to reform Nigeria’s security system. The bill seeks to establish state police services that would operate alongside the Nigeria Police Force, with supporters arguing that decentralised policing would improve local security, intelligence gathering, and responses to crimes such as kidnapping, […]

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US Sanctions Nigerian, Three Firms Over Alleged ISIS Financing Links

The United States has sanctioned a Nigerian national and three Nigeria based companies for allegedly facilitating financial transactions linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), as part of efforts to disrupt the terrorist group's funding network. According to the U.S. Department of State, the sanctions target individuals and entities accused of helping move funds on behalf of ISIS. The measures include the freezing of any assets under […]

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Kenya Halts US Backed Ebola Facility After Court Pressure and Public Outcry

Kenya has suspended the construction of a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility, following a court ruling and mounting public pressure over the project’s location and purpose. Health Minister Aden Duale confirmed the halt, stating that the government had complied with legal directives after a High Court found him in contempt for failing to enforce earlier suspension orders. The facility, being developed at Laikipia Air Base, was intended to house Americans […]

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The Flesh-Eating Parasite Raising Alarm Across North America: What You Need To Know About The Screwworm Outbreak

A parasite once thought to be largely under control is once again drawing international attention after new outbreaks of the New World screwworm were detected in parts of North America. Health officials, veterinarians and agricultural authorities are now working to contain the spread of the flesh-eating pest, which poses a serious threat to livestock, wildlife, pets and, in rare cases, humans. The renewed concern follows confirmed cases in Texas, marking […]

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