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Guardian
Guardian
· May 28

US suspends student visa processing as Harvard protests cuts | The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a suspension of student visa processing amid a crackdown on foreign students accused of supporting Palestinian militant group Hamas, intensifying tensions with US universities like Harvard. The Trump administration has revoked hundreds of visas, barred Harvard from admitting non-Americans, and plans to increase...
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Education
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 28

Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a three-way summit with former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine. Putin has declined talks without prior agreement, while the US expressed frustration at the lack of progress in peace efforts....
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 26

Trump attacks opponents, judges on day honoring US war dead

On Memorial Day, President Donald Trump honored fallen US soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery while simultaneously launching a vocal attack on his political opponents and judges who have ruled against him in court battles. Trump’s Truth Social posts condemned “scum” trying to destroy the country, criticized illegal immigration, and accused...
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Politics
Lindaikejisblog
Lindaikejisblog
· May 26

President Tinubu departs for Lagos to mark ECOWAS 5Oth Anniversary and commission projects

President Bola Tinubu will travel from Abuja to Lagos on May 26 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where he will highlight the bloc’s milestones. The event includes reenacting the 1975 ECOWAS declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, featuring contributions...
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Business
Tori
Tori
· May 26

Russia’s Downfall Is Near – Trump Blasts Putin, Calls Him Crazy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “crazy” following Russia’s largest drone attack on Ukraine that resulted in civilian casualties, including children. Trump warned that Putin’s ambition to control all of Ukraine could lead to Russia’s downfall, marking a significant change from his previous more...
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News
Pulse
Pulse
· May 26

Burna Boy becomes the most certified Nigerian artist in France

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has achieved a new milestone with his single “City Boy” earning a platinum certification from SNEP in France, marking his ninth song to receive such recognition in the country. This accomplishment cements Burna Boy as the most certified Nigerian artist in France and highlights his...
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Entertainment
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
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