The U.S. aims to process 4,500 refugee applications from white South Africans per month, far above President Donald Trump’s stated refugee program cap, and is installing trailers on embassy property in Pretoria to support the effort, a U.S. contracting document said. The new target, contained in a previously unreported document from the U.S. State Department dated January 27, signals a push to ramp up admissions from South Africa, while refugee applications from other areas have been severely curtailed. Trump has said the U.S. would only admit 7,500 total refugees from around the world in fiscal year 2026, while a much…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented new sniper rifles as ceremonial gifts to party and military officials, calling them a “wonderful weapon” and a sign of his trust, state media KCNA news agency said on Saturday. KCNA reported Kim met leading cadres and commanding officers at the headquarters of the Workers’ Party of Korea on Friday and handed each a new-generation rifle developed by the country’s Academy of Defence Science. “As was already made public, this new-generation sniper’s rifle our Academy of Defence Science developed and produced is really a wonderful weapon,” Kim was quoted as saying. The…
Tens of thousands of Greeks rallied in Athens and other cities on Saturday to mark the anniversary of a 2023 train crash, the country’s deadliest rail disaster in history, demanding justice ahead of a criminal trial set to begin next month. Trains and ferries came to a halt and urban transport was disrupted as workers walked off the job to join the demonstrations. Protesters laid flowers and held banners reading “Justice” outside parliament, where the names of the 57 victims – mostly students – have been spray‑painted in red on the ground. The victims died when a passenger train and…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing State Police, describing the reform as both necessary and inevitable to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by its Chairman, Major General Chris Olukolade (Rtd), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Kano State Police Command Celebrates Promotion of 272 Officers He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to ensure the establishment of State Police once the required legal framework is in place. “It is the desire of President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to the establishment of State Police as part of efforts to strengthen security across Nigeria. The President made this known on Friday at the State House, Abuja, during an interfaith breaking of fast attended by members of the House of Representatives. Tinubu’s Policies Freeing Up Funds for State Projects-Minister Tinubu also pledged support for measures aimed at reducing the high turnover of lawmakers in future elections, noting the importance of legislative continuity. “I appreciate the impressive turnout, and this shows the spirit of unity. You spoke very well as a team leader;…
The Kano State Government has rejected allegations made by Buba Galadima accusing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Department of State Services (DSS) of suppressing opposition voices, describing the claims as false, malicious, and politically motivated. In a statement made available to newsmen,the government said the allegations lacked any factual basis and were aimed at damaging the reputation of the governor and undermining public confidence in democratic institutions. DSS Ta Gurfanar da El-Rufai a Kotu Kan Zargin Nadar Wayar Ribadu The statement, signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the administration remained committed to…
The Federal Government has commissioned a $406,000 Central Cold Chain store in Maiduguri, Borno State, built to safeguard vaccines for residents across the state and neighbouring areas. Speaking during the unveiling on Friday, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammed Pate, said the store was reconstructed following the 2024 floods that submerged the facility, destroying vaccines and the infrastructure. Represented by the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina, the Minister described the newly constructed facility as bigger and better, adding that it now has more space, greater flexibility, and is solar-powered. He…
A United States District Court has sentenced a Nigerian, Leslie Chinedu Mba, to 19 years’ imprisonment for his role in a $4 million fraud scheme and attempts to obtain residency through fraudulent marriages to elderly women. PUNCH Online gathered from a statement issued on Friday by the US Attorney for the District of Houston, Nicholas Ganjei, that the court also ordered that Mba be deported upon completion of his prison term. Ganjei said the 40-year-old, alongside other co-conspirators, carried out a series of business email compromise and romance scams between April 2018 and December 2023, targeting unsuspecting victims who believed…
The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has successfully reunited a child with his biological parents after ten years of separation, bringing an emotional closure to a decade-long ordeal. The reunion ceremony was held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kano and overseen by the Commissioner, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani. The child, identified as Musa, had been living in Dawanau under Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, while his family of origin is from Gwagwalada. ‘Mothers Are the Heartbeat of Every Home’-Remi Tinubu His reunion followed a thorough and carefully coordinated process involving traditional authorities, officials…
The Kano State Government KNSG has defended its decision to request the return of official vehicles from government officials who recently resigned their appointments, stating that the action is in line with public service rules and existing laws. The clarification was contained in a press statement issued on by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya. Kebbi Governor Donates Six Vehicles to Hisbah, Zakkat Boards The government said the directive followed widespread discussions and what it described as misleading commentaries on social media alleging that the administration acted unfairly in asking former appointees, particularly commissioners, to return vehicles…