US Visa Ban 2026: Nigeria Among 39 Countries Affected
The United States has introduced sweeping visa restrictions affecting nationals of 39 countries, including Nigeria, under a presidential proclamation that took effect on January 1, 2026. The policy, established by Presidential Proclamation 10998, imposes…
US Releases Names, Photos of 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Fraud, Money Laundering, Other Crimes
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians apprehended by immigration enforcement authorities over offences ranging from wire fraud and money laundering to identity theft, drug-related…
Atiku’s Aide Accuses Tinubu Presidency of Selectively Quoting Obasanjo
Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Presidency of selectively quoting former President Olusegun Obasanjo to discredit the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general…
Presidency Revives Obasanjo’s Criticism of Atiku Amid Tinubu Petrol Discount Row
The Presidency has renewed its criticism of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, sharing a resurfaced video in which former President Olusegun Obasanjo questioned the ADC presidential candidate’s judgment and understanding of the responsibilities of…
Tinubu Must Go Movement Alleges Police Blockade of Meeting Venue in Kano
Members of the Tinubu Must Go (TMG) movement have accused the police of preventing them from accessing a meeting venue in Kano State, raising concerns over their right to peaceful assembly and political expression ahead of the 2027 general elections.…
Asari Dokubo Tells Tinubu to Surrender Over Nigeria’s Economic Hardship as Charly Boy Reacts
Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has called on President Bola Tinubu to surrender and step aside, citing worsening economic hardship in Nigeria. Dokubo, a former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), made…
2027 Election: Makinde Tells Nigerians to Judge Tinubu by Electricity Promise
The Governor of Oyo State and 2027 presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to assess President Bola Tinubu’s performance based on his promise to address the country’s persistent electricity…
UK Universities Withdraw Admission Offers to Nigerian Students as Visa Refusals Surge
UK universities are withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students amid a sharp increase in study visa application withdrawals and tighter immigration compliance rules that could prevent institutions from recruiting international students. The…
Australia Opens Military Recruitment to Permanent Residents From 4 Countries
The Australian Government has expanded Australian Defence Force (ADF) recruitment to permanent residents from four countries, allowing eligible non-citizens to apply for military service without first obtaining Australian citizenship. The policy,…
FG’s ₦50,000 Business Grant: Eligibility, Requirements and How to Apply
Small business owners in Nigeria seeking financial assistance can register their interest in the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Conditional Grant Scheme, which offers ₦50,000 to eligible nano enterprises. The…
