The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on Nigeria and 74 other countries. Confirming the development, a State Department spokesperson said, “The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries.” The pause will begin on January 21…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has expressed significant concerns regarding the political trajectory of Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General of the Federation. He cautions that Malami’s rising ambitions may attract the attention of powerful…
In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, encouraged the national team ahead of the decisive encounter between Nigeria and Morroco, assuring the Super Eagles of the support of Nigerians…
The traditional ruler of the Badagry Kingdom, the Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi, has died at the age of 89 after a brief illness. The revered monarch and a leading voice within the Lagos State Council of Obas…
Many operators in the petroleum sector have been forced to sell petrol at rates below their costs, in reponse to Dangote refinery slashing petrol pump prices from about N900 to N739 in December. This has deepened the price war which…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has stated that political power is earned through strength and strategic action. On Sunday, during a thank-you visit to Obio/Akpor, where he addressed party leaders,…
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has released a heart-wrenching statement detailing the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, which she alleges resulted from medical negligence at a Lagos hospital. Adichie’s media team confirmed that the statement…
Reliable sources with close access to the presidency have revealed that the President has called the FCT Minister for an urgent, high-level conversation to address the persistent Rivers crisis. According to these insiders, the critical meeting has been deliberately scheduled…
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has dismissed reports suggesting that he recently declared his intention to contest the presidency. According to him, his recent public remarks were limited to reaffirming his membership of the Labour…
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the heartbreaking loss of one of their twin sons, 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi. According to a statement issued on Thursday by Omawumi Ogbe, on behalf of the family,…
Tension continues to rise in Rivers State as the Rivers State House of Assembly has begun impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. The unfolding events at the House of Assembly suggest deepening divisions between the…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that three African countries, Togo, Niger, and Benin owes Nigeria $17.8m, an equivalent of over N25bn at the current exchange rate, for electricity supplied under bilateral arrangements. This was disclosed by NERC in…
In a significant shift in fiscal policy, the 36 states of Nigeria are poised to receive an unprecedented estimated N5.07 trillion in 2026, as part of a new Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula introduced under the National Tax Acts.…
Bandits have reportedly attacked the National Park Service Office in Oloka, in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attack was said to have occurred at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and although not confirmed, at leat five…
Today, January 7, 2026, we celebrate a remarkable milestone in the life of Ayo Mairo-Ese, a journalist and seasoned broadcaster whose influence has shaped the media landscape. As she turns 40, we reflect on the incredible journey of a woman…