Osun monarch tells U.S. court COVID pandemic drove him Into $4.2m fraud
The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has asked a U.S. court for leniency after admitting guilt in a $4.2m COVID-19 loan fraud, citing the pandemic’s impact.
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US sanctions ICC judges and prosecutors over war crimes probes
The U.S sanctioned four ICC officials for pursuing war crimes cases against Americans and Israelis, prompting condemnation from the court and U.N., but praise from Israel.
‘COVID-19 drove me to swindle,’ Apetu of Ipetumodu tells U.S. court after $4.2m scam
A U.S. court will sentence the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, on August 26 after he admitted to a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief fraud. His lawyers argued that the pandemic influenced his actions.
US report questions Nigeria’s security and justice system
The US has criticised Nigeria’s justice system and wage enforcement, but the Presidency insists reforms and economic stabilisation are underway.
Trump assures no US troops will be deployed to Ukraine
President Donald Trump has assured that no U.S. ground troops will be deployed to Ukraine, offering air support instead, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict.
FULL LIST: Six requirements for U.S. visa applicants in Nigeria
US Mission in Nigeria says all visa applicants must now disclose social media handles used in the past five years.
UK, US diplomats commend Ribadu, Nigerian forces for Ansaru leaders’ capture
UK and US envoys have commended Nigeria’s NSA Nuhu Ribadu and security forces after the arrest of two wanted Ansaru leaders, describing it as a major victory against terrorism.
Nigerian govt says it will reciprocate new US visa policy with equal measures
FG vows equal response as US tightens visa rules
U.S. State Department has revoked over 6,000 international student visas
Trump admin cancels 6,000 international student visas in immigration crackdown
Trump pledges to end mail-in ballots and certain voting machines, calls them a scam
He said elections should rely on paper ballots with watermarks to ensure integrity.