Wale Odunsi

Nigeria

Deputy Editor at Daily Post (Nigeria)

Writer | Humanitarian | God's plan | Likes, RTs ≠ approval

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TSA & Remita: 7 fast facts every Nigerian should know

3 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

Public conversations around the Treasury Single Account (TSA) have resurfaced. This makes it crucial for Nigerians to understand how the TSA contribute to fiscal transparency and financial efficiency. 1. TSA Was Designed to Centralise Public Funds and Block Leakages: Introduced in 2011 and fully implemented in 2015, the TSA was established to consolidate government revenues into a single account at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
US to bolster security in Benin after terror attacks

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security cooperation with the Republic of Benin in the wake of recent deadly terrorist attacks. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau made the pledge in Washington during a meeting with Beninese Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari. Landau conveyed America’s condolences over the deaths of Beninese soldiers killed in a brutal assault carried out by Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam Wa al-Muslimin, JNIM.
Russia's demands for ceasefire in Ukraine 'too much' — US

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

The United States has accused Russia of making excessive demands in its conditions to end the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Vice President JD Vance made the remarks on Wednesday at the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Munich Security Conference. Vance told attendees that the Trump administration is working towards a long-term settlement aimed at preventing further hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
FIFA World Cup: US to expedite visa applications

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

The United States government has assured of expedited visa applications for visitors travelling to America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S., host of the 2025 Club World Cup in June, and is also the main host of 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Canada and Mexico will be the auxiliary hosts. The first meeting of the FIFA Word Cup Task Force, chaired by President Donald Trump, took place at the White House on Tuesday, attended by cabinet members and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, among others.
Obama, Trudeau pushed Russia out of G8 - Trump

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned the ejection of Russia from the Group of Eight, G8, now known as the G7. The organisation comprises seven highly industrialized nations: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Russia was excluded from the G8 in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea, with the leaders then choosing to hold their summit in Brussels instead of Moscow.
Each deportation from US costs $17,121 - DHS

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

The average cost to arrest, detain, and remove an illegal alien from the United States is $17,121, according to the Department of Homeland Security, DHS. The DHS provided the figure in a statement encouraging targeted immigrants to use the CBP Home App to leave America as the government ramps up immigration crackdown. The Trump administration is offering those who self-deport a stipend of $1,000 dollars, payable after their return to respective home country has been confirmed via the app.
Russia invaded Ukraine to prevent aggression - Foreign Ministry

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

Russia launched a special military operation to prevent Ukraine from becoming an “advanced bridgehead for aggression” against its territory, the federation has confirmed. Following Kyiv’s move to join NATO, among other reasons, Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, starting the deadliest war in Europe since Second World War II.
'Conversation with Carney very friendly' - Trump mocks Zelenskyy

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

The president hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his delegation at the White House, where the two leaders exchanged views on tariffs and other bilateral issues. Following Carney’s remarks on continued engagement with the United States, Trump commented on the cordial tone of their talks, in contrast to a recent, more fractious encounter. “This is a very friendly conversation,” he said. “We had another little blow-up with somebody else, it was much different.
US won't lift Canadian tariffs - Trump to Carney

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

President Donald Trump on Tuesday, at the White House, dismissed the likelihood of reversing the tariffs imposed on Canada shortly after his return to office. During a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office, Trump emphasised that the United States is transitioning from reliance on other countries to producing goods domestically.
Stolen Canadian vehicles found in Nigeria - INTERPOL

1 month ago | dailypost.ng | Wale Odunsi

An international police operation targeting vehicle crime in West Africa has uncovered about 150 stolen vehicles, some in Nigeria, and the seizure of more than 75 vehicles. Codenamed ‘Safe Wheels’, the INTERPOL operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in 12 West African countries led to 18 new investigations and the bust of two crime groups.