By Paul Elo Venezuela says it has released 116 political prisoners since announcing last week that it would begin freeing people jailed under President Nicolás Maduro, who was seized by U.S. forces during a raid in Caracas. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of the Penitentiary Service said the releases involved individuals detained for…
By Marcus Nkire Authorities in Benin are still searching for the alleged mastermind of Sunday’s attempted military takeover, while questions linger about the condition and number of hostages seized during the chaos. A group of mutinous soldiers, calling themselves the Committee for Refoundation, seized the state broadcaster in the early hours of Sunday, declaring the…
From Marcus Nkire US Imposes New Visa Restrictions Linked to Religious Freedom Violations in Nigeria The United States has announced fresh visa restrictions targeting Nigerians accused of undermining religious freedom, widening Washington’s scrutiny of growing sectarian tensions in the country. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a statement posted on X yesterday, said the…
By Marcus Nkire The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released updated federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for the 2026 tax year, which will apply to returns filed in 2027. Under the revised framework, the top marginal rate of 37% will apply to individuals earning more than $640,600 in taxable income, and to married…
BY RUDOLF AGBAI Ivorian Government Denies Coup Rumours as President Ouattara Chairs Cabinet Meeting ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – May 22, 2025The presidency of Côte d’Ivoire has firmly denied reports of a military coup, confirming that President Alassane Ouattara presided over a scheduled Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday in Abidjan. A statement from the Ivorian…
From Acho Marcus Nkire Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election, marking a dramatic political turnaround propelled by voter backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation rhetoric and trade war threats. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre suffered a stunning personal and political defeat, losing his Ottawa seat in Parliament, according to projections by the…
By Jason Agu Los Angeles, CA — Schools across Glendale are closed today as communities throughout Los Angeles County commemorate Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, marking the mass killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire beginning in 1915. The day is being observed with solemn remembrance, cultural pride, and renewed calls for justice amid…
From Laila Dorgu When former U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on China during his first term, Vietnamese entrepreneur Hao Le saw a silver lining. His company, SHDC Electronics, joined a wave of regional businesses seizing the moment to break into global supply chains eager to reduce their reliance on China. From his factory in…
