September 2025

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PENGASSAN, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, has withdrawn their services, halting oil production and targeting Dangote Refinery.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

UN Reimposes Sanctions On Iran, 10 Years After Deal

UN Reimposes Sanctions On Iran, 10 Years After Deal

September 28, 2025 10:48 am

Sweeping United Nations economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran, 10 years after they were lifted under the 2015 nuclear accord.

The move came after the UK, France, and Germany activated the “snapback” mechanism, accusing Tehran of “continued nuclear escalation” and refusing to cooperate with international inspections.

Iran suspended inspections of its nuclear facilities earlier this year, a violation of the deal, after Israel and the United States carried out strikes on several nuclear sites and military bases. President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected Western accusations, insisting Iran has “no intention” of developing nuclear weapons and denouncing the sanctions …

Zelensky Condemns ‘Vile’ 12-Hour Russian Barrage On Kyiv

Zelensky Condemns ‘Vile’ 12-Hour Russian Barrage On Kyiv

September 28, 2025 10:23 am

Ukraine endured one of its most sustained air assaults in months on Saturday night, as Russian forces unleashed a 12-hour bombardment that killed at least four people and injured more than 70, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

The attacks, which involved nearly 600 drones and dozens of missiles across seven regions, struck hardest in Kyiv, where the victims included a 12-year-old girl. Emergency services confirmed that a nurse and a patient were killed when the city’s Institute of Cardiology was hit. Other strikes damaged a bakery, an automobile rubber factory, apartment blocks, and critical infrastructure.

“This vile attack shows Moscow’s only …

Kyiv Endures Deadly Barrage As Russia Expands Air Campaign

Kyiv Endures Deadly Barrage As Russia Expands Air Campaign

September 28, 2025 10:08 am

Kyiv awoke to another night of terror after Russian forces unleashed what Ukrainian officials described as a “massive attack” on the capital and multiple regions across the country. At least four people were killed and 27 wounded in the capital, while a separate strike on Zaporizhzhia injured 16, including three children.

Ukraine’s foreign minister said Moscow had launched “hundreds of drones and missiles” in the overnight bombardment, one of the heaviest in recent months. Russia has yet to comment on the strikes, though the scale suggested an effort not only to damage infrastructure but also to test Ukraine’s overstretched defenses.…

Rolls-Royce Unveils £23Million Droptail, World’s Costliest Car

Rolls-Royce Unveils £23Million Droptail, World’s Costliest Car

September 28, 2025 2:20 am

Rolls-Royce has once again raised the bar for luxury automobiles, unveiling what is now considered the world’s most expensive road car — the £23 million Droptail. The car, which costs more than double some private jets and superyachts, has become the ultimate status symbol for the ultra-wealthy.

Only four Droptails will ever be built, each tailored entirely to the owner’s exact specifications. The limited production has added to the exclusivity and pushed the price even higher. Rolls-Royce says the car is not simply a vehicle but “a work of art on wheels,” blending modern engineering with century-old coachbuilding traditions.

Produced …

BHP Set To Appoint Geraldine Slattery As The First Female CEO

BHP Set To Appoint Geraldine Slattery As The First Female CEO

September 28, 2025 2:18 am

BHP Group, the Australian mining giant, is poised to make history by appointing Geraldine Slattery as its first female chief executive in 140 years, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Slattery, who currently leads BHP’s Australian operations, would succeed CEO Mike Henry, who is expected to step down by mid-2026 after five years at the helm.

According to sources familiar with the board’s thinking, BHP is “not in a rush” to formalize the transition, allowing ample time for succession planning and a smooth handover. The miner, the world’s largest listed company in its sector, has a long-standing practice of grooming …

US Vows To Block Any Ban On Israel From 2026 FIFA World Cup

US Vows To Block Any Ban On Israel From 2026 FIFA World Cup

September 28, 2025 2:17 am

US has pledged to oppose any effort to exclude Israel from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as calls for sporting sanctions intensify amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The 2026 tournament is set to be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first World Cup to span three nations. Debate over Israel’s participation has surged following a United Nations commission report accusing the country of committing genocide against Palestinians. The report has prompted UN experts and international figures, including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to advocate for potential sanctions in sports arenas.

A US State Department …

FBI Offers $10,000 To Arrest Fraudster Olumide Adebiyi Adediran

FBI Offers $10,000 To Arrest Fraudster Olumide Adebiyi Adediran

September 28, 2025 2:14 am

FBI has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian national wanted for violating the terms of his federal release. The notice, issued Wednesday night, underscores the bureau’s efforts to track fugitives involved in complex financial crimes.

Adediran became a fugitive in late December 2001 when he fled the Central District of Illinois just days before his federal trial was set to begin. He was facing multiple charges, including bank fraud, identification document fraud, and credit card fraud, reflecting alleged involvement in schemes that targeted both individuals and financial …

EU Set to Bar Apple, Google, Meta from Financial Data System

EU Set to Bar Apple, Google, Meta from Financial Data System

September 28, 2025 2:12 am

EU, is poised to prevent major U.S. technology companies, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Meta, from accessing its emerging shared financial data system, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. The move comes as the European Union finalizes the Financial Data Access (FiDA) regulation, which aims to give consumers greater control over how their financial information is used.

FiDA would allow individuals to authorize third-party providers to view data held by banks and insurers. The system is designed to encourage innovation, enabling new digital services such as budgeting tools, personalized financial advice, and other consumer-facing applications. Supporters argue it

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