FG prepares to welcome deported Nigerians from us The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the Federal Government’s readiness to welcome Nigerians deported from the United States. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Director of Media and Corporate Affairs, stated that an inter-agency committee, comprising the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NiDCOM, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and […]
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US lawmaker proposes bill to allow third term for Trump Republican Congressman Andy Ogles has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow Donald Trump to run for a third presidential term, citing his unique ability to address America’s challenges. This move would require altering the 22nd Amendment, which currently limits presidents to two terms. Ogles praised
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Immigration: Trump Seeks Raid In Churches, Schools The Trump administration has rescinded long-standing policies that protected schools, churches, and hospitals from immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents now have the authority to arrest individuals in these locations. Additionally, a nationwide expedited removal policy has been reinstated,
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Trump Sworn In as 47th US President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president by Chief Justice John Roberts on January 20th marking a dramatic political comeback despite prior felony convictions. In his inauguration speech, Trump promised a “golden age of America,” criticised outgoing President Joe Biden, and declared “America’s decline is
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Trump Sentenced in Hush-Money Case Before Taking Office Donald Trump, the first former US president sentenced for a crime, received an “unconditional discharge” for falsifying business records linked to hush-money payments. The sentencing occurred days before his inauguration, with no penalties imposed, allowing him to assume office without legal hindrance. Read more Athena Commentary: Trump’s
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