The Trump administration has unveiled a new initiative providing $1,000 in financial assistance and travel support to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the United States, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a statement, DHS described voluntary departure—or self-deportation—as “the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid…
American media stocks fell on Monday, May 5, after former President Donald Trump proposed a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States—a move that could dramatically reshape Hollywood’s global operations and disrupt the wider entertainment industry. The announcement, light on specifics, has raised uncertainty over how the tariffs would be applied—whether to…
Bayern Munich have been crowned Bundesliga champions for a record-extending 34th time after Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw by Freiburg on Sunday. The dramatic result secured the title for Bayern, despite their own 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig the day before. The Bavarians had mounted an impressive comeback from two goals down…
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has revealed that a powerful “cabal” within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is still working to undermine the progress of his $20 billion refinery project. Speaking at an investor forum in Lagos on Friday, May 2, Africa’s richest man said he remains resolute in his mission, despite…
The Ecuadorian midfielder, who featured in every Premier League match this season, earned the honor following an outstanding second year at the club. The award was decided by votes from Chelsea supporters. Caicedo also received the Players’ Player of the Season award, as voted by his teammates, recognizing his impact both on and off the…
On Friday night, former U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-enhanced image of himself dressed as the pope on Truth Social, just days after joking that he would “like to be Pope.” The White House also reposted the image. Pope Francis passed away last month at the age of 88, following a stroke and heart…
The mayor of Novorossiysk, a strategic Russian port city on the Black Sea, declared a state of emergency on Saturday, May 3, after a Ukrainian drone strike reportedly damaged a grain terminal and several residential buildings, leaving five people injured. Andrei Kravchenko, the city’s mayor, shared video footage on his official Telegram channel, showing shattered…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a firm response to Meta Platforms Inc., emphasizing that the tech giant’s threat to exit Nigeria will not absolve it of its legal responsibilities under Nigerian law. Earlier today, May 3, Meta stated that it “may be forced to effectively shut down Facebook and Instagram…
Rapper and activist Falz has described the 2020 #EndSARS protests as one of the most intense chapters of his life. In an interview at the #WithChude Live show in Lagos, Falz reflected on the emotional and mental toll the protests took on him but affirmed that he has no regrets. “I was taught never to…
Billionaire’s daughter and DJ, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, shared a valuable personal lesson on X, reflecting on a time when she misinterpreted calculated support as genuine kindness. “A few years ago, I honestly thought someone was being kind to me,” she revealed. “They showed up, offered help, and made me feel supported.…
