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United States Department of State (USDoS) has announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens. As stated by a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new visa […]
Continue ReadingSuspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has sued the Ghanaian state at the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria, alleging human rights violations stemming from her suspension. The suit her ladyship filed on July 4, announced by Deputy Attorney General Srem Sai on July 8, contends that her suspension constitutes unlawful removal without […]
Continue ReadingRenowned Nigerian actor and comedian, Denis Kaate, has passed away. The news of his death was announced by Joivan Wade on Instagram on Monday. The statement announcing his death urged fans to pray for the family of the deceased. “It’s with deep sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and brother, Denis […]
Continue ReadingNigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has slashed the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing the rate down to N910 per litre from the previous N945. It was gathered that the revised price took effect on Saturday at NNPC outlets across key locations in Abuja, including Zone 6 on Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone […]
Continue ReadingMavin Records founder, music mogul, record producer, singer, songwriter, businessman, and philanthropist. Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has explained why he cannot commit to a monogamous relationship, citing a lack of discipline in staying with one woman. Answering questions during his appearance on The Nancy Isime Show on Arise TV, Don Jazzy […]
Continue ReadingThe Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. He died in the early hours of Monday at the age of 90. Olakulehin died during the ongoing 90th birthday and first anniversary coronation celebrations. He succeeded the late Oba Lekan Balogun. A source close to the Olubadan-In-Council confided in newsmen in Ibadan, Oyo […]
Continue ReadingLeader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church (IESC), Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that if he wins a second term in office, “there will be coup that will attempt to take him out of power”. This was revealed at the launch of his annual prophecy book titled: “Warnings to the Nations (2025/2026)” […]
Continue ReadingThe 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will run for president in 2027, dismissing speculation that he may become the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Obi stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, aired on Sunday. In response to Seun Okinbaloye’s question of rumours that […]
Continue ReadingThe suspended Nigerian Senator representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday following a court order directing her recall to the Red Chamber. The lawmaker disclosed this in a video shared on social media, which started trending on Sunday. She thanked […]
Continue ReadingA United States District Court has sentenced a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, to 27 months’ imprisonment for COVID-19 relief fund fraud. His friend, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, also forfeited his property to the US government while awaiting the court judgement slated for August 1. Oluwasanmi and Oba Oloyede were arrested in early […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, ordering her immediate recall to the Red Chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgment, described the duration of the suspension as “excessive” and without a clear legal foundation. […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the only way to stop President Bola Tinubu from returning to power in 2027 is for citizens to take their fate into their own hands. According to him, Nigerians cannot achieve meaningful change through wishful thinking. The former Rivers State governor, spoke on Thursday at […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have paid tribute to former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, Petert Rufai, following news of his death. The national team, in the statement released on Thursday via X, described Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana,” as a towering figure in Nigerian football history […]
Continue ReadingEkiti State House of Assembly has on Thursday confirmed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the substantive Chief Judge of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogunmoye had been acting as the Chief Judge of the state since November 2024. The Assembly, which was presided over by the Speaker, Adeboye Aribasoye, in Ado-Ekiti, […]
Continue ReadingHigh Court of Lagos State, sitting in Ikeja has dismissed the application filed by Joseph Aloba, the father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba known as Mohbad, seeking to quash the legal advice and court proceedings that freed Naira Marley, and Sam Larry, from any involvement in the singer’s death. Aloba had filed the application on […]
Continue ReadingBritish R&B star Jane Eugene, lead vocalist of the iconic 1980s group Loose Ends, has been detained by U.S. immigration officials and now faces deportation after allegedly overstaying her visa by 26 years. The 64-year-old singer, also known as Jane Peters, was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at the Niagara Falls […]
Continue ReadingInternational football star and Liverpool and Portugal forward, Diogo Jota, is dead, He died at the age of 28 following a tragic road accident in Spain. The unfortunate incident occurred on the A-52 motorway, at kilometre 65, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria in the province of Zamora. Jota, born in 1996, was a […]
Continue ReadingFrance-based Nigerian, Newton Ofioritse Jemide, who was extradited to the United States over his involvement in an $8m disaster fraud, has been sentenced to three years and five months’ imprisonment. Jemide was sentenced on Tuesday by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow of a US District Court. On March 6, the 47-year-old Jemide was extradited from France […]
Continue ReadingFormer Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, have been appointed as the interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which is a coalition opposing President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the run-up to the 2027 general elections. This announcement confirms months of speculation surrounding the platform […]
Continue ReadingRemains of the illustrious Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, were laid to rest on Tuesday, July 1, in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Dantata, who passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, was buried at the Baqiyya cemetery, one of the most revered Islamic burial grounds. Earlier to his interment, funeral prayers […]
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