The United Kingdom has officially removed Syria’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organisations, a decision that follows the United States’ revocation of the group’s terrorist designation earlier in July. According to a joint statement by the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Home Office, the decision which has been laid before Parliament is aimed at enabling “closer engagement with the new Syrian authorities” and

Former United States Vice President, Kamala Harris, has announced that she will be in conversation with notable Nigerian diaspora author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, in London on Thursday as part of her ongoing 107 Days  book tour. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Harris expressed her anticipation for the discussion. “I look forward to being in conversation with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Thursday as part of the London Literature Festival,” she wrote. The London

The House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into the utilisation of $4.6 billion in health sector grants received from the Global Fund and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2021 and 2025. The probe seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of funds aimed at tackling HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and other infectious diseases in Nigeria. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsor

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a new digital platform aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining drug integrity test results and visa clearance certificate. The platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja by NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.), who described the initiative as “a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s fight ag

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has confirmed that a significant portion of diaspora remittances is now being transferred through cryptocurrency platforms instead of traditional banking systems. Governor of the Bank, Dr. Johnson Asiama, disclosed this development during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., revealing that the Central Bank has observed a noticeable shift in how funds are entering the country. “Crypto is one area we always knew existed, but recent data

News Agency of Nigeria The Global United Christian Congress of Africa and Diaspora has urged the Nigerian government to prioritise security as a prerequisite for investments. The group made the remark during a press conference organised by the Cross River Diaspora Commission in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Calabar on Saturday. The diasporans, who have been in Nigeria since October 12, were from 18 nations, including Canada, Barbados, Bahamas, Jamaica,

A tragic road accident in Regina, Saskatchewan, has claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman identified as Marvelous Ugochukwu , a Nigerian student, after a freight truck ran a red light and crashed into a bus shelter at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue and Elphinstone Street. According to the Regina Police Service (RPS) , officers were called to the scene shortly before noon on October 12 after reports of a transport truck leaving the roadway and colliding with a car, a lig

A United Kingdom–based Nigerian content creator, Bemi Orojuogun , popularly known as London Bus Aunty , has been nominated for the TikTok UK Awards 2025  in the Video of the Year  category. The announcement places Orojuogun a proud member of the Nigerian diaspora  among the standout creators recognised for shaping the TikTok community through creative and original content. She was nominated alongside Friends of Elmtree, Sam Morris, Gardiner Brothers, Joseph Machines, and Bra

The Cross River State Government has launched an ambitious economic transformation agenda aimed at attracting investors, particularly from the African diaspora, to explore emerging opportunities in agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Governor Bassey Otu made the appeal during the Global United Christian Congress of Africa and the Diaspora (GUCCAD) Investment Forum, held in Calabar on Wednesday. He assured participants of a secure, stable, and profitabl

The Indian High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhishek Singh, has called for renewed commitment to educating and empowering girls, describing them as key drivers of future progress. Singh made the remark during a visit to the Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja, in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. The event, organised in partnership with several Indian companies operating in Nigeria and supported by the Indian High Com

Nigeria and Brazil have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations in areas of environmental sustainability, trade, culture, and tourism, as both nations gear up for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)  to be hosted in Brazil next year. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to the Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja, Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal, described the partners

Operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, have intercepted 64 complete donkey skins intended for illegal export to China through the Republic of Cameroon. The interception, announced on Wednesday by the Area Controller, Comptroller Gambo Bature Bashir, took place at the Damare River Bank in Adamawa State. The smugglers had allegedly concealed the hides, planning to move them under the cover of darkness across the border. Bashir revealed th

The United States government has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals who publicly celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department confirmed the decision on Tuesday, describing the move as part of a broader effort to ensure that foreigners who “wish death on Americans” are not allowed to remain in the country. “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on America

Greece’s parliament is set to approve a new labour reform that allows employees to work up to 13 hours a day under certain exceptional circumstances, a move that has drawn widespread condemnation from trade unions and opposition parties. The bill, backed by the ruling conservative New Democracy party which holds a majority in the 300-seat parliament, seeks to “modernize” Greece’s labour laws and increase flexibility in the private sector. The government argues that the measur

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have commenced discussions to review their Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) in line with evolving global aviation trends and the need for fair competition between airlines of both countries. The development followed a courtesy visit to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, by a delegation of top British Airways executives led by Alan Campbell and Moran Birger. The meeting, held at the

By News Agency of Nigeria The Senate has called on the federal government to initiate immediate diplomatic and humanitarian measures to repatriate hundreds of Nigerian women and children currently held in Libyan prisons. The resolution followed a motion by Senator Aniekan Bassey on the urgent need to safeguard Nigerians from trafficking, slavery, and human rights abuses in Libya. In his lead presentation, Mr. Bassey expressed deep concern over the persistent dangers of irregu

Jewish communities worldwide on Monday rejoiced at the release of the last 20 surviving Israeli hostages held in Gaza, marking the end of a two-year ordeal that began with the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. The release came under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, with U.S. President Donald Trump credited for leading the negotiation effort. In Israel, scenes of jubilation erupted as freed hostages were reunited with fam

Maryland police have arrested Nigerian-American couple and Real Housewives of Potomac  stars, Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward “Eddie” Osefo, on multiple counts of insurance fraud, conspiracy, and making false statements to law enforcement. The pair, both well-known public figures, were taken into custody on October 9, 2025, following months of investigation by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office into what authorities describe as a “fabricated burglary scheme” involving lu

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