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The Digest: The United States, under President Donald Trump, has redesignated Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern," citing claims that Christianity faces an "existential threat" there. This move reinstates a diplomatic label removed by the Biden administration, escalating tensions over...

The Digest: In 2016, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka made good on a public vow to destroy his US green card should Donald Trump win the presidency, declaring a personal “Wolexit” in protest against what he termed Trump’s “xenophobic rhetoric.” The symbolic act, carried out shortly after the...

The Digest: United States President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed speculation about running as Vice President in the 2028 election, a legal loophole some supporters have suggested to bypass presidential term limits. Aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed he "would be allowed to do that"...

The Digest: Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris has signaled a potential return to the political arena, declaring she is "not done" with public service despite her defeat in the 2024 presidential election. In an interview with the BBC, Harris described her loss to Donald Trump as...

The Digest: Former President Donald Trump has granted a presidential pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. The pardon, justified by the White House as a corrective to the "Biden Administration's war on cryptocurrency," potentially clears the path for Binance's return to US operations...

The Digest: Massad Boulos, senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has dismissed claims of a targeted Christian genocide in Nigeria, emphasizing that terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS kill more Muslims than Christians. During a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Boulos...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has offered a rare moment of theological reflection, questioning whether even his historic Middle East peace achievements would secure him a place in heaven, while simultaneously claiming he could have prevented Russia's invasion of Ukraine had he remained...

The Digest: A historic ceasefire has taken hold as Hamas freed all remaining living Israeli hostages, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to declare an end to the two-year conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. Key Points: The final batch of 20 hostages was...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated the trade war with China, announcing a fresh 100% tariff on Chinese goods set to begin on November 1. The move follows China's "extraordinarily aggressive" decision to impose export controls on rare earth minerals, vital to the...

The Digest: The White House condemned the Nobel Committee for placing "politics over peace" after it awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, overlooking U.S. President Donald Trump despite his claims of brokering multiple peace deals. The...

The Digest: Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire plan, marking the most significant step toward ending the two-year-long war in Gaza. Key Points: The agreement signals the most substantial breakthrough in the conflict to date. US President Donald Trump announced...

The Digest: Representative Riley Moore has formally asked the Trump administration to designate Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern," alleging a "Christian genocide" and urging an immediate halt to all US arms sales to the country. Key Points: US Representative Riley Moore has asked...

The Digest: President Donald Trump has declared that anyone burning the American flag will face immediate arrest and a one-year prison term under his August executive order. In a Truth Social post, Trump directed ICE, Border Patrol, law enforcement, and the U.S. military to enforce the...

The Digest: The US federal government has entered a full shutdown, halting non-essential services after a political standoff between President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats over healthcare subsidies reached an impasse. The lapse in funding has triggered a fierce blame game...

The Digest: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a 20-point peace proposal from US President Donald Trump aimed at ending the Gaza war. Following a White House meeting, Trump called it "a historic day for peace. Key Points: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has...

The Digest: In a characteristically combative speech at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump challenged multilateral institutions, questioned climate change, and rebuked European allies over their handling of migration and the Russia-Ukraine war. The address, which...

The Digest: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order effectively dismantling the H-1B visa program by imposing a $100,000 entry fee on new and existing visa holders, including Nigerians working in US tech, healthcare, and academia. The move, aimed at “protecting American workers,”...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B skilled worker visas and creating a $1 million "gold card" expedited residency program. The move targets the tech industry's reliance on foreign talent while offering a premium pathway for...

The Digest: The United States has extended the deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok’s American operations to December 16, 2025, amid ongoing negotiations for a sale led by a consortium of U.S. investors. President Donald Trump confirmed a deal is near but provided no specifics, while the...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump landed in the UK on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, hosted by King Charles III. The trip, which Trump previewed as “going to be a very big thing,” underscores the enduring diplomatic ties between the two...