September 29, 2025

Singapore Bars Entry To Exiled Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law

Singapore Bars Entry To Exiled Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law

September 29, 2025 5:44 am

Singapore has denied entry to exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law, despite granting him a visa, saying his presence “would not be in national interests.”

Law, who lives in the UK, said he arrived in Singapore on Saturday to attend a closed-door, invitation-only conference but was detained at the border for four hours before being turned away. “I was not asked questions and they did not give reason for the denial,” he said.

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the decision, noting that Law is wanted by Hong Kong authorities for allegedly endangering national security. “Mr Law’s entry into …

President Donald Trump Orders Troops To Memphis, Vows ‘Full Force’

President Trump Orders Troops To Memphis, Vows ‘Full Force’

September 29, 2025 5:13 am

President Donald Trump’s deployment targets protests over US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics as he escalates clashes with what he calls the “radical left.”

US President Donald Trump has ordered a new military deployment to Memphis, Tennessee, authorizing what he described as the use of “FULL FORCE” against protesters.

The decision, announced late Thursday on Trump’s Truth Social platform, comes amid mounting demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement. Trump said the move was necessary to defend Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, which he claimed were “under siege from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists.”

The deployment is expected …

US Ambassador To Nigeria Praises Alex Otti’s Governance In Abia

US Ambassador Envoy Praises Alex Otti’s Governance In Abia

September 29, 2025 4:49 am

US Ambassador Richard Mills hails infrastructure, security and reform progress, in Abia State under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti,  pledges deeper US-Abia partnership.

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has commended Abia State Governor Alex Otti for what he called a transformative leadership style, describing it as a model for improving governance and attracting investment.

Mills made the remarks on Friday evening during a visit to Otti’s residence in Nvosi, Abia State. He highlighted significant progress under the governor’s administration, particularly in infrastructure development, security, and economic reform.

“Your leadership in Abia has brought real change here …

Pro-EU Party Wins Moldova Election Amid Russia Interference

Pro-EU Party Wins Moldova Election Amid Russia Interference

September 29, 2025 4:42 am

Moldova’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, is heading for a clear parliamentary victory in elections seen as pivotal for the country’s future with the European Union.

With most ballots counted, PAS secured about 50% of the vote, while the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc trailed at under 25%. The result gives PAS a projected 55 seats in the 101-seat parliament, enough to govern without coalition partners. Voter turnout was 52%, higher than in recent years.

President Sandu, 53, had warned of “massive Russian interference” before the vote. Police reported bomb scares at polling stations …

US Revokes Colombian President’s Visa Over Protest Remarks

US Revokes Colombian President’s Visa Over Protest Remarks

September 29, 2025 4:18 am

US cites Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s “reckless and incendiary” call for US troops to disobey President Donald Trump during New York pro-Palestinian rally, as reason  for revoking his visa.

The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he urged US soldiers to disobey orders from President Donald Trump during a pro-Palestinian rally in New York.

The State Department announced the decision on Friday, calling Petro’s comments “reckless and incendiary.”

“Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence,” the department posted on X. “We …

United States Fugitive Assata Shakur Dies In Cuba At 78

United States Fugitive Assata Shakur Dies In Cuba At Age 78

September 29, 2025 3:49 am

United States Black Liberation Army member, Assata Shakur who lived in exile for decades after the 1973 Police killing conviction, have died in Cuba at the age of 78.

Assata Shakur, a prominent figure in the Black Liberation Army and one of the most wanted fugitives in the United States, has died in Cuba at the age of 78, Cuban authorities confirmed on Friday.

The Cuban foreign ministry said Shakur — born on July 16, 1947 in New York City, as Joanne Deborah Byron and also known as JoAnne Chesimard — passed away on September 25 in Havana due to …

The New Macroeconomics: Africa’s Global Blueprint

September 29, 2025 3:38 am

“We build frameworks that reveal structure beneath chaos, precision beneath rhetoric, and resilience beyond growth.”

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional | Strategic & Management Economist

 

Executive Summary

Introduction: A Fractured Global Economy

The global economy is at an inflection point. The doctrines that structured prosperity for much of the postwar period — neoliberal globalization, dollar dominance, GDP as the compass — have fractured under the weight of repeated crises. The 2008 financial collapse, the 2020 pandemic depression, the 2022 inflation …

NNPCL Profit Soars To 91% Despite Falling Oil Output

NNPCL Profit Soars To 91% Despite Falling Oil Output In Nigeria

September 29, 2025 3:16 am

NNPCL has  posted ₦539bn profit as gas and crude production drop, buoying government revenues amid fiscal strain, in the Africa’s most populated country.

Nigeria’s state-owned oil company has reported a sharp jump in profits for August despite lower oil and gas production, offering a rare boost to the country’s strained public finances.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced that it earned ₦539 billion in profit for August 2025, a 91 percent rise from July’s ₦185 billion. Monthly revenue also climbed to ₦4.655 trillion, up from ₦4.406 trillion a month earlier.

Between January and July, the company remitted ₦8.86 …

US Have Restored Long-Term Visas For Ghanaians After Deal

US Have Restored Long-Term Visas For Ghanaians After Deal

September 29, 2025 2:28 am

US decision to restore long-term visas for Ghanaians, follows Ghana’s agreement to accept deportees, easing tensions and boosting travel between the two nations.

The United States has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, reinstating five-year, multiple-entry visas for Ghanaian citizens after more than a year of diplomatic tension.

The move, announced during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, comes after Ghana agreed to accept citizens deported from the United States and other West African nations. The restrictions, imposed in July 2025, had limited Ghanaian travelers to single-entry visas valid for only three months, drawing criticism from business leaders, students, …

UAE Halts New Tourist, Work Visas For Nine Nations

UAE Halts New Tourist, Work Visas For Nine Specified Nations

September 29, 2025 1:58 am

UAE blocks visas of Afghanistan, Lebanon, Sudan, Somalia, Bangladesh, Yemen, Cameroon, Uganda, and Libya citizens amid security and health reviews.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily suspended new applications for tourist and work visas from citizens of nine countries, in a move officials say is tied to national security, public health, and migration control policies.

The suspension, which took effect immediately, impacted nationals from Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Sudan, and Uganda. Those who already hold valid visas are not affected and may continue to travel to, live, and work in the country as normal.

The UAE, …

PENGASSAN Strikes Shut Down Nigeria’s Oil Sector

PENGASSAN Strikes Shut Down Major Oil Production In Nigeria

September 29, 2025 1:55 am

PENGASSAN, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, has withdrawn their services, halting oil production and targeting Dangote Refinery.

Nigeria’s vital oil and gas sector is set to grind to a halt after the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) declared a nationwide strike, escalating its confrontation with the Dangote Refinery into a full-blown crisis.

The strike, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, September 29, will see union members withdraw services across the country, effectively shutting down production, supply, and administrative operations. The action follows weeks of unresolved disputes with the $20 …

Namibia To Share Meat Of 90 Drowned Buffaloes With Locals

Namibia To Share Meat Of 90 Drowned Buffaloes With Locals

September 29, 2025 1:07 am

Namibia authorities promise safety checks after buffalo herd drowns fleeing lions near Botswana border, sparking community concern, as they ask citizen to consume the meat.

Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has ordered the distribution of meat from 90 buffaloes that drowned in the Zambezi region, assuring residents that the process will be safe and supervised.

The buffaloes reportedly plunged into a river while fleeing lions from Botswana’s Chobe National Park, according to officials. A local farmer discovered the carcasses, prompting the ministry to intervene.

Environment and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel told parliament that the meat would be distributed …

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