Nigeria’s 283 inmates constitute 30.8 per cent of the 914 Africans serving various jail terms in U.S. federal prisons, far away from their continent.
UN high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, has launched a $400 million appeal for 2026 as his office continues to operate “in survival mode”.
An estimated 230 million girls and women globally have been subjected to FGM.
The U.S. Department of State has mandated that Nigerians seeking a B1 or B2 visa post a bond of between $5,000 and $15,000.
“We have decided on a coordinated and organised withdrawal of French troops,” said Mr Ouattara in the televised speech.
Dozens of people are feared dead after two migrant boats overturned off the coast of Djibouti, according to the United Nations.
Afreximbank’s results for the financial year ending December 31, 2023 showed remarkable strength and resilience, surpassing the previous year’s performance.
With partners in East Africa, Ms Baerbock wants to explore ways to finally get the two generals who were enemies in Sudan to the negotiating table.
This new funding will support USAID humanitarian partners providing lifesaving food assistance, emergency health care, safe drinking water and sanitation.
Nigerian referees have not been selected by CAF to officiate as centre referees in the last five AFCONs.
