US Revokes Wole Soyinka’s Visa02-APR-2024.

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has revealed that his American visa has been revoked permanently by the United States government.

Soyinka, who disclosed this during a media parley in Lagos on Tuesday, said he received the revocation letter from the US Consulate on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Reading the letter aloud at the event themed “Unending Saga: Idi Amin In Whiteface!” held at the Freedom Park, Lagos, Soyinka suggested that the decision appeared to be linked to his long-standing criticism of the policies of US President, Donald Trump.

The letter from the US Consulate, which he read publicly, partly stated, “Dear Mr Soyinka, this letter serves as official notification of the United States Consulate that the non-immigrant visa listed below has been revoked in pursuant to the Department of State Regulations 22 CFR 41.122 and is no longer valid for application into the United States. Additional information became available after the below visa was issued. This revocation refers only to the visa listed below.

Name of visa holder: SOYINKA, WOLE
Date and place of birth: 13-JUL-1934, NIGERIA
Visa classification(symbol): B1/B2
Date and place of visa issuance: 02-APR-2024, Lagos.”

The playwright, who resides in Nigeria, insisted that he bore no resentment over the matter.

“I will continue to welcome any American to my home if they have anything legitimate to do with me,” he said.

Soyinka stressed that his criticism of world leaders, including Donald Trump, was rooted in his role as a global citizen committed to speaking against racism, injustice, and bad governance.

It will be recalled that in December 2016, shortly after Trump’s electoral victory, Soyinka publicly tore up his US Green Card in protest, declaring his disapproval of the new administration.

Vatican Finally Breaks Silence on Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria.

The Vatican has finally spoken out on the growing international narrative of an alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, addressed the issue while presenting a new global report on religious freedom by the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in Rome.

His comments come amid heated global debates following remarks made by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month.

Shettima’s call for peace in Gaza sparked a wave of reactions online, with some Western voices, including American security contractor Eric Prince, alleging that Christians in Nigeria were facing genocide.

Prince had even called on “the Vatican, the Pope, President Donald Trump, and Christian leaders worldwide to ‘fund and support’ a private Christian army to ‘protect the Christian community in Nigeria.’”

However, Parolin dismissed such claims, urging caution in labeling Nigeria’s security crisis as religious genocide.

According to him, the violence in Nigeria is not exclusively targeted at Christians but has broader social and ethnic roots.

“It is not a religious conflict. Much of the violence stems from social causes such as land disputes between herders and farmers in the North-Central region,” he said.

“We should also recognise that many Muslims in Nigeria are themselves victims of this same intolerance. These are extremist groups that make no distinctions in pursuing their goals. They use violence against anyone they see as an opponent.”

'Nigerian Muslims Also Victims’ — Vatican Cardinal Counters Christian Genocide Claim.

Vatican Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s insecurity is rooted in religion, saying the violence is driven mainly by social and economic factors.

Speaking in Rome during the presentation of a report on religious freedom by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Parolin cited farmer-herder clashes in north-central Nigeria as an example of non-religious causes of conflict.

“Many Muslims in Nigeria are themselves victims of this same intolerance,” he said. “These are extremist groups that make no distinctions in pursuing their goals. They use violence against anyone they see as an opponent.”

At a parallel launch of the ACN report in the UK parliament, John Bakeni, Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, agreed that the causes of violence are complex pointing to poverty, climate change, and land competition but noted that some attacks clearly carry a religious tone, targeting churches, priests, and Christian symbols “with impunity.”

Their remarks come amid rising global concern and claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria an allegation the federal government continues to reject.

Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Rome, Massad Boulos, Senior Adviser to former US President Donald Trump, also dismissed the genocide narrative, stressing that terrorists are killing more Muslims than Christians. He said the US would continue to support Nigeria in tackling insecurity.

Trump, Anwar Sign US-Malaysia Trade Deal on Critical Minerals and Rare Earths

US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday signed a new trade agreement aimed at strengthening US access to critical minerals. Under the deal, Kuala Lumpur pledged not to impose bans or export quotas on rare earths and other key minerals shipped to the United States, as China continues to tighten its control over the global supply chain.

Diddy reportedly attacked in prison after inmate held a knife to his throat.

One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ close friends has spoken out about a frightening incident inside MDC Brooklyn, where the music mogul is currently serving time.

According to Charlucci Finney, Diddy woke up one night to find a knife pressed against his throat — a moment that could easily have ended in tragedy. Finney told Daily Mail that he isn’t sure whether guards intervened or if Diddy managed to fend off the attacker himself, but confirmed it was a very close call.

Sources familiar with the situation also verified the account to TMZ, describing it as a targeted intimidation attempt against Diddy. Finney said he believes the motive was to scare him, adding that prison is especially dangerous for inmates with sex-related convictions.

During Diddy’s sentencing, his lawyer Brian Steel mentioned the same incident, stating that a guard stopped the inmate before any serious harm was done.

Diddy is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence after being convicted on two counts of violating the Mann Act, which involves the transportation of individuals across state lines for unlawful purposes. He was, however, acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Meanwhile, reports claim that former U.S. President Donald Trump is considering pardoning Diddy — though the White House Communications Office has denied those claims, TMZ insists their sources stand by the story.

Prison consultant Sam Mangel, who spoke on TMZ Live, said Diddy’s next prison is expected to be less violent than MDC Brooklyn. Still, he warned that incidents like this show why the rapper must remain alert.

For now, Diddy’s safety remains a concern among his inner circle, with Finney describing the experience as “terrifying” and a stark reminder of how quickly things can turn inside prison walls.

Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, who was convicted for money-laundering.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a presidential pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, who previously pleaded guilty to money-laundering-related charges while leading the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

The White House, in a statement issued Thursday by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, said Trump’s decision was an exercise of his constitutional authority and described Zhao’s prosecution under the Biden administration as part of a “war on cryptocurrency.”

“In their desire to punish the crypto industry, the Biden Administration pursued Mr. Zhao despite no allegations of fraud or identifiable victims,” Leavitt stated.

The pardon comes just two months after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump family’s own crypto venture which has generated about $4.5 billion since the 2024 election was supported through a partnership with a trading platform linked to Binance.

Zhao had pleaded guilty in November 2023 to violating the Bank Secrecy Act and stepped down as Binance CEO as part of a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. He was sentenced in April 2024 to four months in prison, though prosecutors had sought a three-year term.

Leavitt noted that the judge in Zhao’s case had described the government’s sentencing request as “unheard of in 30 years,” adding that the Biden administration’s actions “damaged America’s reputation as a leader in technology and innovation.”

“The Biden Administration’s war on crypto is over,” she declared.

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister.

Japan made history on Tuesday as Sanae Takaichi became its first female prime minister after striking a last-minute coalition deal. 

The 64-year-old conservative politician and former heavy metal drummer was elected by parliament and will formally assume office after meeting the emperor.

Takaichi, known for her admiration of Margaret Thatcher and her tough stance on China, takes office as Japan’s fifth leader in five years. She faces major challenges, including a struggling economy, population decline, and an upcoming visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.

After the Komeito party quit the ruling coalition over ethics concerns, Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) formed an alliance with the reformist Japan Innovation Party (JIP). The JIP seeks to cut corporate donations, lower taxes on food, and reduce the number of lawmakers.

Promising to “make Japan’s economy stronger,” Takaichi also vowed to form a cabinet with “Nordic” levels of female representation — a significant shift in a country ranked 118th in global gender equality. Reports suggest right-wing lawmaker Satsuki Katayama and half-American Kimi Onoda may take key cabinet roles.

Despite her rise being hailed as a milestone for women, Takaichi’s conservative views — including opposition to separate surnames for married couples and female succession in the imperial family — have stirred debate.

Locals in her hometown of Nara expressed mixed reactions. Some praised her toughness and integrity, while others hoped she would push for more childcare and workplace support for women.

Takaichi inherits a minority government that will need cross-party backing to pass legislation. She supports bold economic measures and stronger ties with Taiwan, while advocating caution toward China and Russia.

As she steps into office, many hope her leadership will redefine Japan’s political and social landscape — and prove that a woman can command one of the world’s most powerful nations.

Trump should move against Tinubu govt; Nigerian military stands by as Fulani herdsmen murder Christians: New York Post.

President Donald Trump has again been called upon to move against the Nigerian government as its military forces “simply stand by as militant Fulani Muslim herdsmen assault their Christian neighbors in the nation’s Middle Belt. The latest call was made by the New York Post.

The newspaper, in its editorial, charged the U.S. president to “act” and “call out the deadly persecution of Nigerian Christians”.

“Government forces do battle Boko Haram and other Islamist terror groups that brutally terrorise Christians and non-Christians in northern Nigeria, but they simply stand by as militant Fulani Muslim herdsmen assault their Christian neighbors in the nation’s Middle Belt,” the publication stated.

The editorial said “Team Trump should act on its own”, albeit Senator Ted Cruz’s push for a law that sanctions Nigerian officials who facilitate or permit jihadist attacks against Christians and other religious minorities. The publication noted that since 2009, the “persecution” of Christians has resulted in 18,000 churches destroyed, 50,000 Christians murdered, and five million more displaced.

“It’s not Washington’s job to right all the world’s wrongs, but Uncle Sam can at least condemn these ongoing atrocities,” said the newspaper.

Some U.S. lawmakers have condemned the killings of Christians in Nigeria, describing them as “genocide”. The Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed the killings as such.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu’s government has continued to deny the claim.

“Let me also say this clearly, Nigeria is a proud, sovereign nation built on the faith and resilience of its people. Here, no faith is under siege, no community is excluded,” stated the Nigerian president. “Our churches, mosques, and traditional shrines stand side by side—not as rivals, but as symbols of the unity that binds us.

Mr Tinubu added, “We must never allow outsiders to tell us who we are or sow division among us. We are Nigerians, and we will stand together. Nigeria will not accept lectures from those who seek to profit from our divisions. No one loves this country more than Nigerians themselves, and no one will define us except us.”

US Presidential Adviser Dismisses Claim of Christian Genocide in Nigeria.

Senior Adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has downplayed reports suggesting that Christians are being deliberately targeted in Nigeria.

Boulos made the statement during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday.

He dismissed what he described as “misleading claims” of a Christian genocide, saying the crisis in Nigeria goes beyond religion.

According to him, violence in parts of the country is driven by terrorism and insecurity, not faith.

His comment comes at a time when several U.S. lawmakers are urging Washington to list Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution.

Responding to questions on the matter, Boulos said, “Those who know the terrain well know that terrorism has no colour, no religion, and no tribe.”

He added that insurgent groups such as Boko Haram and ISIS have killed both Christians and Muslims.

“People of all religions and all tribes are dying as a result of terrorist acts, but it’s very unfortunate,” he said.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would consider allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas refuses to uphold its end of the ceasefire deal, telling CNN that Israeli forces could return to the streets “as soon as I say the word.”

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Trump Admits Doubts About Making Heaven, Says He’s Tried to Make Life Better for Many.

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed uncertainty about his chances of making heaven, admitting he is not confident about his eternal fate.

Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said he doubted that his deeds would earn him a place in paradise.
“I don’t think there’s anything that’s going to get me into heaven,” he confessed. “I’m not sure I’ll make it, but I’ve made life a lot better for a lot of people. I don’t think I’m heaven-bound.”

The president also reiterated his belief that he could have prevented Russia’s invasion of Ukraine if the 2020 election had not been, in his words, “rigged.”
“Millions of people are dead because of a crooked election,” Trump alleged, describing his successor’s administration as “incompetent.”

Commenting on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Trump said the Israel–Gaza crisis had become “much harder to resolve” under the Democrat-led government.

This is not the first time Trump has linked his spiritual reflections to global peace efforts. In August, during a phone interview on Fox & Friends, he stated that one of his main goals for a second term would have been to broker international peace agreements as a way to “get to heaven.”
“I want to try to get to heaven if possible,” he said at the time. “I’m hearing that I’m not doing well.”

“I’m Not Sure I’ll Make Heaven, But I’ve Made Life Better for Many” — Trump Speaks on Salvation and Global Conflicts


Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed concern about his eternal destiny, admitting he is unsure of making it to heaven despite his belief that he has made life better for many people.

Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump told reporters that he does not feel confident about his salvation.

“I’m not sure I’m going to be able to make heaven, but I’ve made life a lot better for a lot of people,” he said. “I think I’m not heaven-bound.”


Trump also claimed that the Russia-Ukraine war could have been avoided if the 2020 U.S. presidential election had not been “rigged.”

“Millions of people are dead because of a crooked election,” he said, accusing his successor and the previous administration of incompetence.


The former president further criticized the current government for its handling of the Israel-Gaza crisis, saying the conflict became harder to resolve under the Democrat-led administration.

In August, Trump had also revealed his desire to secure global peace deals during a potential second term — a move he said could help him “make heaven.”

During a Fox & Friends phone interview, he lamented the devastating impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and stressed the need for a permanent ceasefire to save lives.

“I want to try to get to heaven if possible… I’m hearing that I’m not doing well,” Trump had said, hinting at his hope for divine approval through his peace efforts.


While Trump’s remarks continue to stir mixed reactions globally, they reflect his ongoing attempts to balance his political ambitions with his personal reflections on faith and morality.

US President Donald Trump declared Sunday that the “war is over in Gaza” as he headed on a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt.

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Beating President Trump’s Speculated Bid.

Venezuelan opposition leader and pro-democracy activist Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.

Machado was recognised for her “tireless efforts in advancing democratic rights for Venezuelans and her unwavering struggle for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” said Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Nobel Committee, in Oslo.

The committee praised her courage, noting that despite being forced into hiding, she chose to remain in Venezuela, a decision that has “inspired millions.” It added, “Democracy survives because of those who refuse to stay silent, even when the risks are grave.”

There had been speculation that former U.S. President Donald Trump might receive the prize, following his role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire deal earlier this week. Trump had previously claimed credit for “stopping seven wars,” though his assertions have been widely disputed.

Speaking at the UN last month, Trump remarked, “Everyone says I should get the Nobel Peace Prize,” while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed in July that he had nominated the former president.

However, Nina Graeger, director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo, told Sky News that the Gaza agreement likely came too late for consideration this year. She noted that if the deal results in lasting peace, it could strengthen Trump’s chances for next year’s award.

The Nobel Committee described Machado, 58, as “one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times.” Although barred from contesting Venezuela’s last presidential election, she threw her support behind opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez.

Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, has commended U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in brokering a peace agreement between Israel & Hamas to end the Gaza conflict, saying Trump merits the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.

“There is no doubt that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for this,” Herzog wrote on X on Thursday, describing the deal as a chance “to mend, to heal & to open a new horizon of hope for our region.”

Trump had earlier announced that indirect talks in Egypt had led to a breakthrough. Under the first phase of the U.S.-backed peace plan, all hostages held in Gaza are to be freed, while Israeli troops will pull back to an agreed boundary. Hamas has confirmed its acceptance of the deal.

Speaking recently at the UN General Assembly, Trump boasted that he had already ended several wars since taking office earlier this year & should be recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Nobel Committee is expected to reveal this year’s laureate on Friday.

Sen Orji Uzor Kalu Declares Himself Most Important Politician in South-East, Says Peter Obi Can’t Match His Record.

Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that he remains the most important political figure from the South-East, dismissing Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as less influential.

Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Kalu asserted that his political record and achievements far outweigh Obi’s.

“He (Obi) is not my leader. I am the most important politician from that zone,” Kalu said confidently. “I have won two states under the PPA, contested for president in 2007, and secured 4.9 million votes. Under President Yar’Adua, we had ministers, ambassadors, and other key appointments through our party.”

On his political future, Kalu said age would not stop him from running for president if the opportunity arises, drawing parallels with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

“If I’m healthy and God grants me life, I can still contest. It’s not about age; it’s about competence , what’s in my brain and what I can deliver,” he stated.

When asked if he believes the Igbo nation should unite behind Obi in future elections, Kalu declined to endorse the Labour Party leader.

Russian President Vladimir Putin swiped back on Thursday (Oct 2) at US President Donald Trump for calling Russia a "paper tiger",
, suggesting Nato might be
one and warning the United States that if it supplied Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine it would trigger a dangerous new escalation.
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US to deport hundreds of Iranians after deal with Tehran.

The United States is planning to deport some 400 Iranians, most of whom entered the country illegally, as part of US President Donald Trump’s broader crackdown on immigration.

“In the first step, they decided to deport 120 Iranians who entered the US illegally, most of whom through Mexico,” the Iranian foreign ministry’s director general for parliament affairs, senior Iranian official Hossein Noushabadi, told the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

The deportation, an uncommon instance of cooperation between the two countries, came after months of talks, according to the New York Times, which first reported the move.

Noushabadi said the US was “planning to deport around 400 Iranians, most of whom entered the country illegally, in line with the new anti-immigrant approach of the US government.”

The first group of 120 would reach Iran in the next one or two days, he said.

The New York Times reported that a US-chartered flight took off from Louisiana on Monday and was scheduled to arrive in Iran via Qatar sometime on Tuesday.

Some of the Iranians had volunteered to leave after being in detention centers for months, and some had not, the newspaper said.

Noushabadi called on Washington to respect the rights of Iranian migrants in the United States.

Trump imposes 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Movies.

U.S. President Donald Trump has again declared a 100 percent tariff on films produced outside the United States, a move he says is aimed at protecting Hollywood from foreign competition.

In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump accused other countries of “stealing” America’s film industry, comparing it to “stealing candy from a baby.” He argued that California, under what he described as a weak and ineffective governor, has suffered the most from the industry’s decline.

“To solve this long-standing problem, I will be imposing a 100% tariff on all movies made outside of the United States,” Trump wrote, signing off with his signature slogan: “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

The announcement comes months after a similar declaration in May, when Trump described the outsourcing of film production as a national security threat. At the time, he claimed that tax incentives and cheaper costs abroad were luring producers away from the U.S., weakening Hollywood.

Trump said he had directed the Commerce Department to begin implementation, but details of how the policy would work and when it might take effect remain unclear. It is also uncertain whether the latest announcement represents an expansion of May’s proposal or simply a reinforcement of it.