The United States announced on Wednesday that it is suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump’s latest move restricting entry for foreigners seeking to live in America.

A State Department spokesperson said, “The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries.”

According to a memo seen by Fox News Digital, consular officers have been directed to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses its screening and vetting procedures.

The pause will begin on January 21 and will continue indefinitely until the review is complete.

The full list of affected countries, arranged by continent, is as follows:

Africa (27 countries)
Algeria
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cote d’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Liberia
Libya
Morocco
Nigeria
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Yemen

Asia (22 countries)
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Burma
Cambodia
Georgia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Mongolia
Nepal
Pakistan
Syria
Thailand
Uzbekistan

Europe (8 countries)
Albania
Belarus
Bosnia
Kosovo
Macedonia
Moldova
Montenegro
Russia

North America & the Caribbean (13 countries)
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Cuba
Dominica
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

South America (3 countries)
Brazil
Colombia
Uruguay

Oceania (1 country)
Fiji

In total, the United States’ visa suspension affects 75 countries, including 27 in Africa, 22 in Asia, eight in Europe, 13 in North America and the Caribbean, three in South America, and one in Oceania.

The move affects thousands of prospective immigrants and comes amid ongoing debates over the United States’ immigration policies, with officials citing the need to strengthen national security and ensure proper vetting.

Wasiu Ayinde, the veteran Fuji musician, also known as KWAM 1, has petitioned the Ogun State Executive Council to nullify the January 12, 2026, nomination exercise for the Awujale of Ijebuland stool.

The musician alleged that he and other eligible members of the Fusengbuwa ruling house were unlawfully excluded from participating in the exercise.

The petition, submitted through his solicitors and supplementing prior complaints, claimed that at the meeting held at Bisrod Hall in Ijebu-Ode, heavily armed security personnel, including police, restricted entry to only those with special “delegate” cards issued by a faction of the ruling house.

According to the petition, the action imposed an unauthorised delegate system contrary to the direct, inclusive participation required by the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State 2021 (Section 16(1)(f)) and the Awujale chieftaincy declaration.

“Our client is an acknowledged and eligible member of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and an aspirant to the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebu Land,” the petition reads.

“This petition addresses the grave procedural irregularities and the unlawful exclusion of our client and other legitimate members from the nomination meeting of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House held on January 12, 2026, which actions fundamentally undermine the integrity of the selection process for the revered Awujale stool.”

The controversy follows the July 2025 passing of Sikiru Adetona after a 65-year reign, with the Fusengbuwa ruling house next in rotation to nominate candidates.

A January 6, 2026, letter from the Ijebu-Ode LGA had directed a full statutory meeting within 14 days, without reference to delegates, screening, or nomination forms.

The petitioners argued that this unilateral approach disenfranchised legitimate members and violated constitutional rights to a fair hearing under section 36(1) of the 1999 Constitution, principles of natural justice, and the Supreme Court.

The petition includes a list of excluded individuals, including Adetayo Abayomi Oduneye, Adeyemo Ridwan Afolohunso Oduneye, M. O. Alatishe, Adetoun Oduneye, Adebambo Oduneye, Ashiru Saheed Orisanmi, Adesanya Johnson Adekunle, Adesanya Adetayo, Tunde Banjo, Orekoya Adekitan, Bolanle Ashiru, Olalekan Olubanjo, Temitope Ashiru, Saidat Ashiru, and Adebola Adesanya.

The petition declared the exercise procedurally defective, null and void, and warned of potential protracted litigation and unrest if uncorrected.

Billionaire industrialist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, on Thursday announced that he will fulfil his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles despite the team’s failure to clinch the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Rabiu disclosed this in a message shared on his official Instagram page, where he applauded the Nigerian team for their resilience, courage and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.

He praised the players for giving their all on the pitch, noting that although the desired outcome was not achieved, they had made Nigerians proud with their performance.

“You fought with your hearts, gave your all, and showed true courage and determination on the pitch. Though it wasn’t meant to be this time, you have made every Nigerian proud,” Rabiu wrote.

Reflecting further, the business mogul noted that outcomes do not always reflect effort, stressing that the spirit, passion and unity displayed by the team were what truly mattered.

“Sometimes, even our best efforts don’t bring the outcome we hope for, but the spirit, passion and unity you displayed are what truly matter. You left everything on the field, and that is worthy of celebration,” he added.

As a token of appreciation, Rabiu confirmed that he would still honour the $500,000 reward earlier promised to the team, describing it as recognition of their hard work, dedication and the joy they brought to Nigerians during the tournament.

It was earlier reported that Rabiu had pledged the cash reward to the Super Eagles ahead of the tournament as part of efforts to motivate the team in their quest for continental glory.

The Super Eagles impressed many Nigerians with their run to the latter stages of the competition. Still, they ultimately fell short of lifting the trophy after losing to Morocco in the semi-finals.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday lost 4–2 in a penalty shootout to host nation Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a tense 0–0 draw at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Rabiu encouraged the players to keep their heads high, expressing confidence that the lessons and experience gained would fuel greater success in future competitions.