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Trump Warns Iran Against Escalation as Hormuz Negotiations Show Fragile Signs of Progress

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high despite renewed diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump warning that Tehran would face severe military consequences if it continued to obstruct one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. His remarks came as negotiators sought to prevent the months long conflict from escalating further. Trump said Iran would be "hit very hard" if it […]

today6 August 2026 4

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Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Salary Increase for Nigerian Soldiers Amid Security Challenges

President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of 30% to 80% for members of Nigeria's Armed Forces, in one of the country's largest military welfare packages in recent years. The new pay structure, which takes effect on 1 September 2026, will benefit approximately 250,000 military personnel as the government seeks to improve troop morale and strengthen the fight against insecurity. Under the revised salary scale, junior soldiers from the rank […]

today5 August 2026 5

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Trump Criticises Jeanine Pirro Over Reflecting Pool Case as Rift Emerges

A rare public disagreement has emerged within the Trump administration after President Donald Trump sharply criticised U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping criminal charges in a high profile vandalism case involving the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The dispute has exposed divisions over the handling of an investigation that has become politically embarrassing for the White House. The controversy centres on former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was initially charged with […]

today4 August 2026 4

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Nigeria Caps Off Impressive Glasgow 2026 Campaign With 24 Medals to Secure Seventh Place on Commonwealth Games Table

Nigeria concluded its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a total of 24 medals, finishing seventh on the overall medals table after another impressive outing across multiple sporting events. The performance reinforces the country's status as one of Africa's strongest sporting nations while highlighting the depth of talent emerging across athletics, para-sports, weightlifting and combat sports. According to the final medal standings, Team Nigeria secured eight gold, […]

today4 August 2026 6

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Nigeria Among 50 Countries Affected by New US $20,000 Visa Bond Policy

Nigeria is among 50 countries whose citizens may now be required to pay a refundable visa bond of up to $20,000 when applying for certain U.S. visitor visas, following a decision by the United States to make its visa bond programme permanent. The policy, which took effect on 3 August 2026, is aimed at reducing visa overstays and strengthening immigration compliance. Under the new rules, the bond applies to selected […]

today3 August 2026 5

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Ceuta Residents Applaud Soldiers as Military Escorts Migrants Amid Border Crisis

Residents of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta applauded military personnel as they escorted migrants through the city following one of Europe's largest recent migration surges. The scenes reflected growing public appreciation for security forces tasked with restoring order after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the territory from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and emergency services. Spanish soldiers and police have been deployed across Ceuta to assist with crowd control, […]

today3 August 2026 6

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US Embassy Warns Nigerians Against AI Edited Passport Photos to Avoid Visa Delays

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants not to use artificial intelligence (AI) or digitally edited passport photographs, saying such images will be rejected and could significantly delay the processing of visa and passport applications. The advisory comes amid growing concerns over the use of AI generated and enhanced images in official identity documents. In a statement posted on its official social media platforms, the mission stressed […]

today3 August 2026 6

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Brazil’s Hydropower Industry Goes on High Alert as Severe El Niño Threatens Heavy Rainfall, Flooding and Energy Disruptions

Brazil's largest hydropower companies are stepping up emergency preparations as meteorologists warn that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could bring intense rainfall to the country's south in the coming months, raising fears of renewed flooding and disruption to one of the world's largest hydroelectric systems. Operators, including China Three Gorges (CTG) and Engie Brasil, say they have begun implementing contingency plans earlier than usual after scientists forecast what could […]

today31 July 2026 8

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Spain Faces One of Its Biggest Border Crises as Nearly 49,000 Migrants Enter Ceuta From Morocco Within 24 Hours

Spain is grappling with one of the largest migration surges in its recent history after authorities estimated that around 49,000 migrants crossed into the North African enclave of Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco within just 24 hours. The extraordinary influx has overwhelmed local authorities, prompted emergency security measures and intensified political debate over Spain's border and immigration policies. According to Spain's Interior Ministry, thousands of migrants entered Ceuta by both land […]

today31 July 2026 6

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