US President-elect Donald Trump said late Sunday he was bringing back hardline immigration official, Tom Homan to oversee the country’s borders in the incoming administration. Trump posted on his social network Truth Social, “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders (“The Border Czar”). “I’ve known Tom for a…

The United States President-elect, Donald Trump has announced that he would not reappoint Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State, or Nikki Haley, former UN Ambassador, to positions in his incoming administration. The statement came amid speculation about who would join Trump’s new team. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump expressed gratitude for their prior service but confirmed he would not be inviting them back. Pompeo…

In his first phone call as President-elect, Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning him (Putin) not to escalate the war in Ukraine. According to a report by Washington post, quoting sources familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the topic, Trump made the call from his resort in Florida, reminding Putin of Washington’s significant military presence in Europe. Trump’s relationship…

Following a historic 2024 election win, Trump begins his transition back to the White House, focusing on cabinet selections, policy priorities, and national security prep. His January 20 inauguration marks his second term start. Following a historic comeback victory in the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump has become president-elect of the United States, having defeated current vice president Kamala Harris in a highly contested race. This election marks a rare…

“Crimea is Gone,” says Former Trump Adviser Bryan Lanza, hinting at a possible shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine. The incoming administration may prioritize peace negotiations over Ukraine’s territorial goals . A former adviser to President-elect Donald Trump has revealed insights into the incoming administration’s intended approach to the conflict in Ukraine. According to Bryan Lanza, a senior campaign adviser for Trump’s 2024 presidential run, the new administration will prioritize…

Russia has launched a new nuclear-powered icebreaker named Chukotka. The latest vessel has joined the fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers. The launch was overseen by Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link. The vessel in the Russia’s Project 22220 series is expected to have a life of 40 years and can endure extreme Arctic conditions. It can also plow through ice up to 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) thick. The launch is…

Three Nigerians – Segun Adeyina, Georgia, USA; Adeyemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs, USA; and Chiaka Barry, Ginninderra District, Australia – have been elected into various offices. While Barry was elected to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly, which covers the Ginninderra District, under the Liberal Party, Adeyina was re-elected as State Representative of District 110, Georgia, USA, and Mobolade was elected as the Mayor of Colorado Springs, making history as…

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared that it will no longer accept applications for study permits filed under the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) and Student Direct Stream (SDS) streams. The Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream was designed to shorten the processing timeframes for study permits and is available to Nigerian applicants. This announcement follows recent changes to Canada’s international student programme as the federal government attempts to…

US president-elect, Donald Trump, has urged his supporters to help offset the campaign expenses of the Democrats. According to reports, the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign is grappling with $20 million in election campaign debts. The incoming president, in a tongue-in-cheek post on X on Sunday, asked his supporters to help Democrats pay off the debts “for the sake of desperately needed unity.” Trump said his campaign has “a lot of…

In an ambitious move to foster inclusivity, the Church of England has undertaken a sweeping initiative aimed at diversifying traditional images of Jesus and other biblical figures, urging dioceses across the country to reflect a more racially inclusive vision of God and the divine. With the emphatic assertion that “God is not a white man,” clergy are re-evaluating religious imagery and messaging to address what leaders have described as long-standing…

…Amid efforts to curb immigration In a significant shift in its immigration policy, the Canadian government has announced the cancellation of the 10-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerians and other foreign nationals., Before now, the visa allowed holders to freely enter and leave Canada for up to a decade, but the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared it is no longer considered the “standard document.” This move is part…

Donald Trump’s newly proposed peace plan for Ukraine, as published by The Telegraph, outlines a strategy for halting the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The plan reportedly involves an 800-mile buffer zone between Russian and Ukrainian forces, to be enforced by European and British troops. The goal is to “freeze” the current front lines, effectively pausing the conflict and allowing Ukraine to build up its defenses with U.S. support. …