Documents you need for proof of financial stability in Visa application

When you intend to travel out of the country either to study or stay for some time, your host country needs to be sure you can sponsor yourself for the trip and also fend for yourself when you get there. Documents you need as proof of financial stability for a visa application are like a certification to ascertain […]

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Nigerian Supreme Court dismisses Fubara’s appeal against Amaewhule-led Rivers assembly

The appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the legality and leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been dismissed by the Nigerian Supreme Court in Abuja. Fubara was also ordered to pay four million naira costs to the Assembly, Amaewhule and the other respondents by a five-member panel led by […]

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I play no role in TikToker SeaKing’s arrest, release him ―Pastor Adeboye

General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called for the release of a TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, also known as ‘SeaKing,’ who was rearrested for allegedly cyberbullying him. The GO spoke during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service held at the Redemption City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, on […]

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Obasanjo’s ex-ADC, Maj. Gen. Chris Jemitola slumps, dies

Major General Christopher Jemitola, the former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday slumped at the IBB Golf Course in Abuja and died. Sources close to his family confirmed that he was quickly rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. The late General was at several times, the Corp Commander Nigerian […]

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House of Reps committee proposes creation of 31 more states for Nigeria

In what looks like ‘awada kerikeri’ (comedy), Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday proposed the creation of 31 new states in the country, thereby bringing the states to 67 if the proposal scales through. The proposal for new states was contained in a letter read during Thursday’s plenary session by the […]

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Edo tribunal adjourns as INEC fails to present witnesses

Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal now sitting in Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday adjourned proceedings to Monday, February 10, for the Edo State Governor, Monday Okphebholo, to open his case. This development is sequel to the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, which was scheduled to present its promised five witnesses starting Thursday, February […]

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Court discharges Fani-Kayode of alleged forgery in his 4th criminal case charged by EFCC

Special Offences Court sitting at Ikeja, on Tuesday, discharged and acquitted former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, of medical forgery charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Delivering her ruling on the no-case submission filed by Fani-Kayode’s counsel, Mr. Wale Balogun, SAN, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe stated that the prosecution failed […]

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Nigerian woman, Abayomi Whint sworn in as US Judge (Photos)

United States-based Nigerian woman lawyer, Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint, has been sworn in as a judge for the New York’s Kings County Civil Court. This was disclosed in a video tagged, ‘Welcome to the bench, Your Honor!’ via her Instagram page on January 23, 2025. Whint was among the eight candidates elected as judges in Brooklyn, […]

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I’ve not had sex in years ―Nigerian actress, Evan Okoro says

Nigerian actress, movie producer, writer, comedian, and former gospel singer, Evan Okoro, has made a bold revelation about her sexual life. Okoro, in a recent Instagram post, confessed that she has chosen to abstain from intimate relationships for several years. The actress attributed her decision to a spiritual commitment she has made with God. She […]

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US-based Nigerian doctor allegedly commits suicide over $15,000 monthly child support

36-year-old United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, has on Sunday, January 26, reportedly committed suicide after losing a child support case to his yet-to-be-identified ex-wife. Reports say the Anambra-state-born late medical doctor had a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including the custody of their children. He, however, lost the case after a […]

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Nigeria’s PSC directs retirement of police officers above 60 years old

Nigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above the age of 60. This directive is coming at a time there is controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked […]

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Seun Kuti says he will exit heaven if he sees any Nigerian politician there (Video)

Son of legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, has said he will exit heaven if he dies and sees one single Nigerian politician there. Seun said it’s surprising that most Nigerian politicians want to make heaven despite being corrupt. The Afrobeat singer emphasised that if Nigerian politicians are allowed […]

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Nigerian govt donates money to the family of Nigeria’s flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi

Nigerian Government has donated the sum of N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, almost two years after his death. Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on […]

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For $25m pandemic aid fraud, Nigerian man sentenced to 54 months imprisonment in US

The second of the two Nigerian men residing in Canada who defrauded pandemic aid programs of millions has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in the U.S. Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, 46, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. U.S. Attorney […]

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Omoyele Sowore granted N10m bail, joins ‘Egbetokun Must Go’ protesters (Photos)

Publisher of Sahara Reporters, activist and former Nigerian elections presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was on Thursday spotted among protesters at the front of the Federal High Court in Abuja, holding a banner that reads: “Egbetokun must go.” Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted Sowore bail in the amount of […]

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US military helicopter, passenger plane collide and all passengers dead

A military helicopter and a passenger plane collided mid-air near Ronald Reagan National Airport, around Washington DC, United States, prompting a major emergency response and the suspension of all airport operations. Al Jazeera reports that the incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration. The aircraft involved were a […]

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Nigerian politicians are in power to steal, kill, maim, remain in office ―Rotimi Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State and ex-Nigerian Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said that Nigerian politicians are in power to steal, kill, and remain in office. He made this remark at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held earlier this week, aimed at discussing pathways to good governance and political integrity […]

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Nigerian govt gearing up for US impending deportation of 3,690 Nigerians

Nigerian government has assured Nigerians that it is prepared to receive its citizens who may be deported from the United States following President Donald Trump’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigrants. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has reported that a total of 3,690 Nigerians are among those listed for deportation. The document, titled: “Noncitizens […]

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