Two Nigerians residing in the United States, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja (39) and Abel Adeyi Daramola (37), could each face up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of orchestrating a $560,000 romance scam. U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney Alexander Uballez and FBI Special Agent Raul Bujanda in a statement disclosed the duo’s conviction following a four-day trial and less than three hours of jury deliberation. According to…

Falling approval ratings, Canada’s housing crisis and the Conservatives racing ahead in the polls leads to PM’s resignation. Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday after nearly 10 years as Canada’s prime minister. Here are five charts that explain his downfall: Mr Trudeau’s political honeymoon lasted until March 2018, when he faced several controversies, including allegations – which he denied – that he groped a reporter in 2000. The following year, pictures emerged of him wearing…

Obese patients and smokers face delays for NHS surgeries under new reforms requiring them to be assessed as “fit to proceed.” Obese patients and smokers could see their surgeries delayed under reforms announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new plan requires patients to be assessed as “fit to proceed” before receiving a surgery date. The measures aim to boost NHS productivity and tackle extensive waiting lists. Patients waiting…

A UK prison officer was charged with misconduct after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth. The incident, caught on camera, highlights systemic issues in prisons. A 30-year-old prison officer has been charged with misconduct in public office following allegations of engaging in sexual acts with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth, south London. The incident, reportedly captured on a body-worn camera, has raised concerns about…

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation this week as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal Party, The Globe and Mail reported Sunday. Citing three anonymous sources knowledgeable of internal party matters, The Globe said Trudeau’s announcement could come as early as Monday. The announcement would likely come before a national Liberal Party caucus on Wednesday, according to the Globe’s sources. It remained unclear if…

US President-elect Donald Trump’s allies have successfully raised over $200 million to fund a range of initiatives, including his inauguration, political operation, and eventual presidential library, The New York Times reported. This significant sum underscores the ongoing efforts by donors and corporate interests to strengthen their relationships with Trump ahead of a potential second term, the news report stated. The fundraising blitz has garnered substantial contributions from some of the…

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin on Saturday urged Americans to demand President-elect Donald Trump justify each Jan. 6 defendant pardon if he issues them on his “first day” in office, as promised. The Maryland congressman, who sat on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, said it would be an “extraordinary event in the history of the republic to have a president pardon more than…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that it is set to significantly raise the fees it charges deportees for removal from Canada. According to a press statement from CBSA on Friday, beginning in April 2025, foreign nationals facing deportation will be required to pay up to $12,800 for escorted removals and over $3,800 for unescorted removals, a sharp increase from the current flat fee of $1,500. CBSA said…

On Saturday night, southern regions experienced snowfall, which has since transitioned back to rain. However, heavy snow is forecasted to persist in northern areas. Looking ahead, frosty conditions are anticipated to return next week, with forecasters warning of potential ice leading to hazardous travel situations. Snow greeted residents of St Annes on the Sea in Lancashire on Sunday morning There were snowy scenes in Colne, Lancashire as well Heaviest snowfall…

The UK is facing major disruptions due to heavy snow and freezing rain, snowfall of up to 40cm has caused road closures, rail disruptions The UK is reeling from severe weather as heavy snow, freezing rain, and sub-zero temperatures disrupt travel, power supplies, and daily life. The Met Office has issued amber weather warnings for large parts of England and Wales, while yellow warnings for snow, ice, and rain extend…

Russian state newspaper, Izvestia said on Saturday that one of its freelance reporters has been killed in a drone strike near the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Moscow has accused Ukraine’s military of deliberately targeting Alexander Martemyanov. Ukraine has not commented. Izvestia said a civilian vehicle carrying Martemyanov was struck as it travelled on a highway in a Russian-occupied zone. Five other media workers were reportedly injured in…

The State Department on Saturday informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, U.S. officials say, as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza. Some of the arms in the package could be sent through current U.S. stocks but the majority would take a year or several years to deliver, according to two U.S. officials Saturday who spoke on condition of anonymity…