Nigerian professor sentenced to 70 months in US over $1.4m fraud case
A United States federal court has sentenced Nigerian-born former nonprofit chief executive, Dr Nkechy Ezeh, to 70 months in prison…
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US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets
The Trump administration will exempt football fans from 50 countries subject to a $15,000 (£11,000) visa deposit requirement,…
US inflation rise to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
US prices rose in April at their fastest rate since May 2023 as the impact of the war in Iran was increasingly felt by consumers.…
ISIS-linked extremist groups regaining strength in West Africa — US warns
The United States has warned that parts of Africa are witnessing a renewed extremist threat as remnants of the Islamic State…
US, French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
American national on a repatriation flight has tested positive for hantavirus while another has mild symptoms after leaving a…
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of opting for a "reckless military adventure" every time a "diplomatic…
US set to revoke passports of parents owing over $2,500 in child support
The United States government says it is stepping up efforts to revoke the passports of parents owing more than $2,500 in child…
US strikes seven Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
President Donald Trump says the US has struck seven Iranian "fast boats" in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide…
Nigerians face post-approval visa security checks, US warns
The United States Mission in Nigeria has stated that visa applicants, including Nigerians, remain subject to continuous security…
US resumes visa processing for Nigerian, other foreign doctors
The United States has rolled back a previous policy that paused visa processing for foreign-trained physicians, allowing doctors…