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Presidency Gives Reasons Why US Reduced Visa Validity For Nigerians

The Presidency has revealed two reasons why the United States reduced visa validity for Nigerians. Recently, the US government announced that it would give three-month single-entry visas to Nigerian applicants instead of the five-year multiple-entry visa that was the norm. Although the

July 16, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

Coalition: Abure Faction Gives Obi 48hrs To Resign From Labour Party

The Julius Abure group within the Labour Party (LP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Peter Obi to resign his membership of the party over his romance with the David Mark-led opposition coalition. In a statement on Thursday, a spokesman for the

by News Editor

July 3, 2025

News Update

Why I Joined David Mark-Led Coalition — Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has explained why he joined the opposition coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In a post on his official X handle

by News Editor

July 3, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News

JUST IN: Occupants Injured As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

A three-storey building on Thursday collapsed on Lagos Island, injuring some occupants. The building located on Asesi Lane around the Adeniji Adele Road went down suddenly early Thursday. “Four people have been rescued from the rubble. They have been taken to the

by News Editor

July 3, 2025

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Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Amaechi, Other Coalition Leaders Meet In Abuja

Members of the opposition coalition, under the auspices of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have converge on the Yar’Dua Centre in Abuja for a meeting. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar; his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi;

by News Editor

July 2, 2025

News Update·News

FG Launches $40m Blueprint ICT Project To Digitise 10 Varsities

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a $40 million initiative, the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project, to transform the country’s tertiary education system through digital infrastructure and innovation. During the launch in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji

by News Editor

July 2, 2025

News·Economy·News Update

Diesel Surged To N1,758 In May 2025 – NBS

The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) paid by consumers rose by 25.24% year-on-year, to N1,758.26 per litre in May 2025 from N1,403.96 per litre in May 2024. Latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) titled “Automotive

by News Editor

July 2, 2025

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Abuja Hotel Cancels Booking for Unveiling Of ADC As Coalition Platform

There appears to be a setback regarding the planned unveiling of the African Democratic Party (ADC) as the platform for the opposition coalition, after the fully-paid reservation at the hotel booked for the event was suddenly cancelled hours before the programme on

by News Editor

July 2, 2025

News Update

Jobe Bellingham Suspended, Ends Dream Clash with Brother Jude at Club World Cup

Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham will miss the Club World Cup quarter-final against Real Madrid after picking up a second yellow card in their 2-1 win over CF Monterrey. The suspension dashes hopes of a first competitive showdown with his brother Jude, who

by Olatunji Olajide

July 2, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

Atiku, David Mark, Other PDP Leaders, Ask Nigerians To Join In Unseating APC

A group of concerned leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, have asked Nigerians to join in helping to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). They made the call in Abuja

by News Editor

July 2, 2025

News·Life & style·News Update

Aminu Dantata Laid To Rest In Madina’s Baqiyya Cemetery

Nigeria’s foremost business icon and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, was laid to rest on Tuesday at the revered Baqiyya Cemetery in Madina, Saudi Arabia, in a deeply moving ceremony attended by top Nigerian dignitaries, religious leaders, and members of the Nigerian community

by News Editor

July 2, 2025

News Update·Life & style·News

Dantata To Be Buried On Tuesday

The late elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, will be buried on Tuesday in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,

by News Editor

July 1, 2025

Grassroots·Economy·News·News Update

Lagos Enforces Single-Use Plastic Ban

The Lagos State Government has commenced the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics after it issued a six-month notice to all stakeholders. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced during a press conference at Alausa, Ikeja, that any

by News Editor

July 1, 2025

Economy·News·News Update

Dangote Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price To ₦840 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price per litre of petrol from ₦880 to ₦840. The downward review of the price of the premium commodity was confirmed in an update provided on Monday by a spokesman for the refinery, Tony Chiejina.

by News Editor

July 1, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

Dalori Assumes Office As APC Acting National Chair

The Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, on Monday assured party members of his dedication to carrying out his new role with transparency, inclusiveness, and a unity of purpose. Addressing members of the National Working Committee

by News Editor

June 30, 2025

News Update·News

NCAA Grounds Rano Air Plane After Mid-Air Engine Failure

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a Rano Air plane after a mid-air engine failure and a fire scare. The aviation regulator noted that the Kano-Sokoto bound flight operated by the airline made an air return following the incident on

by News Editor

June 30, 2025