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The United States Government has launched a new inter-agency task force to combat birth tourism and revoked  more than 600 visas in its first round of enforcement. The Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force was announced by the U.S. Department of State under President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as part of efforts to prevent foreigners from travelling to the United States primarily to give birth and obtain the U.S. citizenship for their children. The development followed two executive orders signed by Trump directing federal agencies to deny visas, revoke travel authorisation and deport foreign nationals who enter the U.S. for the purpose of giving birth. The Department of State said the initiative was aimed at protecting the integrity of the U.S. citizenship and ensuring that non-immigrant visas are used for their intended purposes. The task force will operate globally, reviewing visa and travel histories to identify suspected cases of birth tourism. It will also ...

The daughter of Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, the kidnapped Anambra billionaire businessman and chairman of Jezco Group, Blessing Ezeokafor, who is said to be the victim’s first child, has accused her younger brother, Eberechukwu Ezeokafor, popularly known as Jowizaza, of being responsible for their father’s predicament. Blessing said the  flamboyant lifestyle her brother displays on social media was the reason the kidnappers believed the family was wealthy and increased the ransom from ₦700 million to ₦1.5 billion. In a series of posts she made on social media, the distraught daughter said her family was not as wealthy as her brother portrayed them to be, adding that they were already swimming in debt. Blessing  accused her brother of running their father’s company aground before he was removed as a director and placed on a monthly salary of ₦1 million. In another post, she slammed critics who told her she should not have gone online to reveal details about her younger brother’...

For many African travellers, visiting European countries often means applying for a visa, submitting supporting documents and waiting for approval before making travel plans. However, citizens of some African countries enjoy visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area for short visits. As of 2026, Mauritius and Seychelles are the two African countries whose citizens have visa-waiver arrangements with the European Union for short stays in the Schengen Area. The visa exemption allows eligible citizens of both countries to travel to participating European countries without obtaining a Schengen visa in advance, subject to the conditions of the visa-waiver arrangements. 1). MAURITIUS Mauritian citizens can travel to the Schengen Area without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This means holders of eligible Mauritian passports can visit participating European countries for purposes such as tourism, visiting family and friends, or other permitted s...

Portuguese football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentina football superstar’s father, Jorge Messi. Jorge died last week at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness, prompting Messi to publish an emotional tribute on Wednesday. In his message, the Inter Miami forward revealed the depth of his grief and admitted he was uncertain about continuing his professional football career. Ronaldo responded to Messi’s post on social media, offering words of encouragement to his long-time rival. “A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength,” the Portugal captain wrote. The message comes after Messi revealed that Jorge had been by his side throughout his career, from his early days as a young player to his emergence as one of football’s greatest-ever figures.  Jorge had served as Messi’s agent since the forward was 14 and remained a key figure in his career. Messi’s tribute also prompted a message f...

The kidnappers of the chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, who is also the father of Instagram influencer, socialite and businessman, Jowizaza, have reportedly demanded a ₦1.5 billion ransom for his release. It was gathered that the kidnappers had initially  asked the family to pay ₦700 million.  A  source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed this, saying the kidnappers had established contact with the family. According to the  source, the kidnappers initially demanded ₦700 million, a figure that the victim’s family reportedly accepted as part of efforts to secure their father’s release. The kidnappers, however, were said to have subsequently raised their demand to ₦1.5 billion. The source also said that the  family had remained willing to negotiate with the abductors, but the kidnappers had since stopped further engagement with the family. It was gathered that the development has left the family in a difficult position, as efforts to ...

A Swiss former tennis player and 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer has lost his billionaire status following a sharp decline in the share price of luxury sneaker brand On Holding. According to  the financial media outlet Forbes, the Swiss athletic footwear brand suffered a 19 per cent drop in its stock price on the New York Stock Exchange due to lower-than-expected sales forecasts. The  market downturn reduced Federer’s fortune by at least $52 million. The eight-time Wimbledon champion holds a well-publicised 2.5 per cent stake in the Zurich-based company, which he joined in 2019 as a co-owner and casual fashion consultant. Following the  stock decline, Forbes estimates Federer’s net worth has dropped to approximately $952 million, down from his previous valuation of $1.1 billion. The  majority of the tennis star’s wealth stems from his career earnings and lucrative endorsement deals. Before retiring, Federer accumulated over $130 million in tournament prize...