The recent U.S. visa policy change, reducing Nigerians’ visa validity from five years to three months, has raised serious concerns among Nigerian entrepreneurs, students, and frequent travelers. The new single-entry visa rule, which took effect on July 8, 2025, has been described by experts as a major blow to Nigeria’s economic growth, tech innovation, and…
Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, has claimed that former President Muhammadu Buhari died from leukemia, a form of blood cancer. Sowore made the revelation in a post on his verified Facebook page, where he stated bluntly: “Buhari died of (BLOOD CANCER)…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the 2025 Lagos State local government elections, winning all 57 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions, according to official results released by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The election, held on Saturday, covered 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a special emergency Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a UK hospital on Sunday. In a personally signed tribute released shortly after the announcement of Buhari’s death, President Tinubu…
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed by his former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, in a statement released on Sunday, July 13, 2025. According to Shehu, Buhari passed away in a private hospital in London, United Kingdom, after a prolonged illness. 🇳🇬 A Legacy of Service:…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has denied reports of a system outage on its NIN verification portal, despite widespread complaints from telecom subscribers and mobile operators across Nigeria. In recent weeks, many Nigerians have been unable to retrieve lost phone numbers or complete SIM swap and SIM registration processes due to what has been…
Former presidential candidate Ameh Peter has expressed strong concerns over the inadequate funding of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the 2025 national budget, warning that it could significantly undermine the country’s diplomatic strength and global influence. Ameh, who is also a former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), said the ₦353.77…
The Enugu State Government, through the State Boundary Committee, has successfully resolved a longstanding and volatile land dispute between the Isienu-Amagunze community in Nkanu East Local Government Area and the Ndiuno Akpugo community in Nkanu West Local Government Area. The boundary conflict, which nearly escalated into violent confrontation on December 11, 2024, was ignited by…
YABA, LAGOS – July 12, 2025: Vote counting has officially begun at Polling Unit 024, Ward B in Makoko, Yaba, signaling the conclusion of the 2025 Lagos State local government elections. Despite the smooth and peaceful conduct of the exercise, the day was marked by low voter turnout, raising concerns about voter apathy and its…
Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has revealed that the federal government may consider selling Nigeria’s state-owned refineries due to ongoing challenges with their rehabilitation. Ojulari made this disclosure during an interview with Bloomberg at the 9th OPEC International Seminar held in Vienna, Austria. He noted…
