Tight Security as Katsina Prepares to Receive Buhari’s Remains
Security has been significantly heightened in Daura and surrounding areas of Katsina State as the town prepares to receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on…
UAE Imposes Stricter Entry Rules for Nigerians, Suspends Transit Visa Applications
LAGOS — The United Arab Emirates has implemented new, significantly tougher entry requirements for Nigerian travellers, including a complete suspension of transit visa applications and a clampdown on tourist visa…
U.S. Slashes Nigerian Non-Immigrant Visas to Single Entry, Three-Month Validity
ABUJA — The United States has introduced new visa restrictions for Nigerian citizens, cutting most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to a single entry with a three-month validity, effective immediately. The…
Chelsea Boss Maresca Downplays Heat Concerns Ahead of Club World Cup Semi-Final Clash With Fluminense
NEW JERSEY-helsea head coach Enzo Maresca has brushed off concerns over soaring temperatures ahead of his side’s FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Brazilian champions Fluminense, insisting the team is…
Flash Flood Threat Looms Across Nigeria Amid Calls for Accountability Over N620bn Ecological Fund
ABUJA, Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flood alert for July, warning that at least 21 states—including Sokoto, Lagos, Edo, and Benue—are at significant risk of flash…
Political Storm Brews: Wike, ADC Clash Over 2027 Coalition as Opposition Divides
Abuja, Nigeria – A fierce war of words erupted on Thursday between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following the latter’s…
Peter Obi Backs ADC Coalition, Promises Pro-People Agenda Ahead of 2027 Elections
ABUJA, Nigeria – June 20, 2025 — Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has thrown his full weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, reaffirming that the alliance…
Tragedy Strikes Football World: Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash at 28
ZAMORA, SPAIN —The footballing world is in mourning after the tragic death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident early this morning at the…
Minister Lokpobiri Criticises NASS Summons of IOCs, Warns of Investor Flight and Economic Fallout
Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has issued a stern warning over what he describes as the frequent and unnecessary summons of…
Tinubu Declares Data “The New Oil” as Nigeria Launches 1Government Cloud Academy to Power Digital Public Sector
Abuja, Nigeria – June 30, 2025 — President Bola Tinubu has declared data as “the new oil” of governance, unveiling a strategic national push to leverage digital tools and data…