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The Digest: Starting August 15, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will change how it determines children’s eligibility for green cards under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). This move will align USCIS with the U.S. Department of State's stricter visa “Final...

The Digest: The Nigerian government has firmly rejected a proposal from the U.S. to accept deportees under the controversial “third-country deportation” policy. This stance stems from national security and economic concerns. Key Points: Nigeria remains firm in rejecting deportees, citing...

The Digest: The United States doubled its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, now set at $50 million. Maduro is accused of leading a cocaine trafficking operation, "The Cartel of the Suns," allegedly working with FARC and other criminal gangs...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has initiated reciprocal tariffs, targeting countries with trade imbalances. The move, effective from August 7, promises to bring billions into the US economy, with key countries like Nigeria impacted by the increased import taxes. Key Points: Trump’s...

The Digest: U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 15% tariff on Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and other African nations, effective August 1, 2025, through an Executive Order. The move aims to modify reciprocal tariffs. South Africa, Libya, and Tunisia face steeper tariffs. The policy, also...

The Digest: In a bold move to reshape global trade, President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs on nearly 70 countries, including a sharp 35% increase on Canadian goods. The tariffs aim to boost US exports and encourage domestic manufacturing, though concerns about inflation and economic...

The Digest: The Trump administration has declassified over 230,000 pages related to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, marking a significant step toward transparency. However, this release raises concerns from King’s children, who fear the documents could tarnish his legacy. Key Points...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following mild swelling in his lower legs, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. This common condition, especially among those over 70, has raised no alarms about serious health...

The Digest: During the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed his pick for the greatest footballer of all time (GOAT): Brazilian legend Pelé. Attending the match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and First...

The Digest: Recent US visa restrictions imposed on Nigeria are reportedly linked to the country's refusal to accept asylum seekers from the United States, revealing the intricate Diplomatic Currents at play. The move, affecting most non-immigrant visas, reflects broader and more complex...

The Digest: A federal judge in New Hampshire blocks the Trump administration's executive order restricting birthright citizenship. This decision protects the rights of all children born on U.S. soil, affirming the 14th Amendment’s guarantees of citizenship. Key Points: Federal court blocks...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump surprised attendees at the White House when he asked Liberian President Joseph Boakai about his English skills. The comment, made during a meeting with several African leaders, sparked confusion because Liberia’s official language is English. Key Points...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will attend the FIFA Club World Cup final this Sunday in New Jersey. The announcement comes a day after FIFA, football's global governing body, revealed the opening of an office in Trump Tower, New York. Key Points: FIFA’s US...

The Digest: United States President Donald Trump has announced an additional 10 percent tariff on countries aligning with what he calls the “Anti-American policies of BRICS,” stating there will be "no exceptions." This declaration comes as the US begins formally notifying affected nations of...

The Digest: The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under the Trump administration, have reportedly concluded that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein did not keep a blackmail "client list" and that his 2019 death was, in fact, a suicide, not a...

The Digest: Tech mogul Elon Musk has officially announced the formation of the "America Party," a new political entity designed to challenge the dominance of the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States. The declaration came swiftly after Musk polled his followers on X (formerly...

US President Donald Trump on Monday declared a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran, hours after Iran fired missiles at a US base in Qatar in retaliation for US strikes on its nuclear facilities. The “halted battles” announcement came even as both sides continued to exchange...

On June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed the United States after coordinated US airstrikes destroyed three of Iran’s nuclear facilities- Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, according to Al Jazeera. Flanked by his top defense and diplomatic officials, Trump declared the mission a “spectacular...

President Donald Trump asserted the U.S. had "nothing to do" with Israel's June 14 strikes on Iranian nuclear/military targets (killing 78), while threatening overwhelming retaliation if Iran attacks American interests. On Truth Social, Trump positioned himself as a potential mediator: "We can...

The United States is once again tightening the reins on immigration, and this time, Nigeria is back in the spotlight. According to a leaked State Department memo cited by The Washington Post, President Donald Trump's administration is weighing a sweeping expansion of its travel ban, this time...