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Dominican republic

June 16, 2026

U.S. Deal: Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, West warns

“Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the U.S., Iran and the IAEA to this end,” the E4 leaders said.

UK, France, Germany, and Italy leaders
June 4, 2026

Nigeria, 59 other countries to face 12.5% U.S. tariff increase

The USTR said Nigeria and other countries’ failure to ban the importation of goods produced with forced labour burdened or restricted U.S. commerce.

A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers
May 30, 2026

Canada vows stringent measures after several travellers falsely detained in drug bag-tag switching scam at airports

The decision followed a recent investigation by CTV News, which found that at least 17 individuals with flights leaving Canada were accused of drug smuggling and detained over the past year.

Ms Nicole and a bag-tag
April 11, 2025

Nightclub roof collapse death toll rises to 221; rescue search ends

Juan Manuel Mendez, director of the country’s Emergency Operations Center, confirmed the latest death toll on Thursday.

Jet Set nightclub calamity
April 10, 2025

At least 184 killed in nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic

At least 184 people have been killed in the Dominican Republic after the roof of the iconic Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed.

Jet Set nightclub calamity
March 8, 2025

Nigeria selected among four pilot countries for women exporters’ fund

The training session and funds are expected to equip women with the digital trade skills necessary to upscale their businesses.

Bola Tinubu standing with Nigerian women
November 12, 2024

Two Nigerians arrested at Dominican Republic airport, excrete 150 bags of cocaine

The government of the Dominican Republic arrested two Nigerians last weekend following credible intelligence reports that they were suspected drug dealers.

Cocaine haul
September 5, 2024

Iran condemns U.S. seizure of Venezuelan presidential plane as illegal

Iran said the action was unacceptable and contravened international norms, including the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

Maduro's seized presidential jet
August 19, 2024

FBI nabs Washington D.C. politician for taking bribe

Mr White has served on the D.C. council since 2017. 

Trayon White
April 5, 2024

Wike appoints Tamuno as MD of Abuja Investment Company

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has appointed Maureen Tamuno as the new managing director of Abuja Investment Company Limited.

Maureen Tamuno (Credit: NAN)