Politics

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Coverage of political events, policies, elections, and government activities.

Techcabal
Techcabal
· May 26

How Nigerians lost nearly ₦8 billion trying to enter Europe in 2024; the cost wasn’t just financial

In 2024, over 50,000 Nigerian applicants saw their Schengen visa requests rejected, resulting in a collective loss of nearly ₦8 billion (about €4.5 million) in non-refundable fees, with rejection rates reaching a record high of 45.9%. The increased denials stem from stricter European immigration controls and financial scrutiny, impacting mainly...
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Business
Legit
Legit
· May 26

“I dare him to deny”: Seyi Law spills on Tunde Ednut, shares what Tinubu did on his birthday

Nigerian comedian Seyi Law revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally called Instagram influencer Tunde Ednut to wish him a happy birthday, highlighting Tunde’s excitement about the call. Seyi Law criticized some online influencers who publicly criticize the government but privately seek favors from it, accusing them of hypocrisy. The comedian...
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Celebrity
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 26

‘Just joking’: Macron denies dispute with wife, blames disinformation

French President Emmanuel Macron denied having a domestic dispute with his wife Brigitte after a video appeared to show her shoving his face upon their arrival in Vietnam, attributing false interpretations to disinformation campaigns. The incident overshadowed Macron’s visit, which aimed to showcase France’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. It...
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Politics
Tribuneonlineng
Tribuneonlineng
· May 26

2025 Hajj: Saudi Arabia deports Sheikh Gumi

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a well-known Islamic cleric from Nigeria, was deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage despite holding a valid visa. He was denied entry into Medina by Saudi authorities due to his political views, which reportedly made them uncomfortable with his presence...
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Politics
Businessinsider
Businessinsider
· May 26

Trump says Putin is ‘needlessly killing a lot of people’ after Russia fires hundreds of missiles and drones at Ukraine

President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for launching a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, calling him “absolutely crazy” and accusing him of needlessly killing civilians. The attacks on Saturday involved 298 drones and 69 missiles targeting Kyiv and other regions, resulting in at least 12 deaths...
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News
Ladunliadinews
Ladunliadinews
· May 26

US shuts down embassy in Abuja, Lagos Consulate

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos announced a suspension of operations on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the US observed annually on the last Monday in May, honors American military personnel who died in service....
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 23

Harvard sues Trump for blocking foreign students

Harvard University has sued the Trump administration after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revoked its ability to enroll foreign students, threatening the futures of thousands and impacting over a quarter of its student body. The administration’s actions are seen as retaliation against Harvard for refusing to submit to government oversight...
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Education
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 22

Canada discussing joining US ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan: Carney

Canada is engaged in high-level discussions with the United States about joining President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. The system aims to protect against various threats, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic and cruise missiles, and drones, with a planned readiness in...
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Defense
Premiumtimesng
Premiumtimesng
· May 22

Ramaphosa meets Trump, denies US President’s claim of ‘White genocide’ in South Africa

During a meeting at the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump accused South Africa of “White genocide,” claiming numerous white farmers had been violently killed amid land ownership disputes. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa refuted these claims, emphasizing that the government does not support such violence and denying any confiscation...
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Business