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July 30, 2026

Nigerian immigration warns public about fake websites, scammers

NIS said the warning was to protect Nigerians and foreigners against fraudulent websites designed to exploit applicants seeking passports, visas, and other immigration services.

Nigeria Immigration Service
July 30, 2026

Campus Eye CEO Bruce DiDonato charged with multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud

Mr DiDonato was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and two substantive counts of health care fraud.

Campus Eye Management Holdings
July 29, 2026

Jean Carroll: Trump urges Supreme Court to throw out $83 million defamation ruling

The case stemmed from Ms Carroll’s lawsuit accusing Mr Trump of raping her in the 1990s.

E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump
July 29, 2026

Half of England in drought amid heatwaves, low rainfall

The agency said some parts of Devon had gone 50 days without rain.

London square Credit: Wikipedia
July 29, 2026

Reform UK councillor Gleen Gibbins charged with offensive social media post against Nigerians 

Mr Gibbins will appear before South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on August 21.

Glenn Gibbins
July 29, 2026

Russian journalist bags 12-year jail term for treason in Moscow

Ms Shipacheva pleaded guilty and received the minimum sentence for the offence.

Darya Shipavheva.
July 29, 2026

Iran vows to maintain sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

Mr Gharibabadi said Iran had not requested negotiations with Washington within the previous 15 days,

Strait of Hormuz
July 29, 2026

Captain of ill-fated Guyana ferry weeps in court facing murder charge, remanded alongside two others

“I don’t deserve this, Father God. Father God, you answer my prayers this morning, answer my prayers, Father God. I don’t deserve this, please,” Mr Price said.

Kevin Price, Rondell Dwayne Roberts and Delon Granderson
July 29, 2026

Russia charges Telegram’s founder Durov with aiding terrorism

The platform was created solely for secure messaging ensuring speed, privacy and encrypted communication.

Telegram