US Embassy – United States Department of State has attributed recent challenges Nigerians face applying for US visas to a partial systems outage. Press Officer, Office of Public and Congressional Affairs, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Jennifer Johnson, made this known in response to an enquiry. This comes amid reports of glitches…
NIGERIA – The harsh economic environment led to the closure of about 30 percent of Micro and Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, amounting to about 7.2 million of the country’s estimated 24 million MSMEs, between 2023 and 2024, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stated. Chief Economist and Director of Research at NESG,…
US – United States President, Donald Trump on Sunday said that a government shutdown could happen if the House of Representatives cannot muster enough votes to pass a temporary funding bill, expressing optimism that the measure will be approved. Trump stated this when reporters asked him whether there is going to be a government shutdown…
US, Ukraine – President Donald Trump of the United States on Sunday said that his country has ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, stating that he expects good results out of upcoming talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. When asked if he would consider ending the suspension, Trump said, “We just about…
US, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia – The United States is planning to use the meeting with a Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia to determine whether Ukraine is willing to make material concessions to Russia to end the war. It was also gathered that the US delegation will be watching for signs that the Ukrainians are serious…
EPL – A Sport pundit, Gary Neville has identified the mistake Arsenal made for Bruno Fernandes’ goal during both teams’ Premier League 1-1 draw on Sunday. Neville blamed Arsenal’s defensive wall for allowing the Man United captain too big a target after the the Portugal international opened the scoring with a superb free-kick. This comes…
NIGERIA – The six months suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her allegations against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has drawn debates on gender, power, and political fairness in Nigeria. Though the Senate had said her suspension was not related to her fight with Akpabio but due to her alleged incessant violation of the senate rules,…
Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have successfully apprehended a fugitive automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Chidiebele Ubodoeze, following a three-week intensive manhunt. Ubodoeze was linked to a foiled attempt to smuggle two kilograms of cocaine to Angola, a scheme uncovered on February 21, 2025. The illicit substance had been…
LAGOS – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed a massive consignment of expired, falsified, unregistered, and banned medicines seized from the Idumota Open Drug Market in Lagos. In a statement released on Sunday, the agency confirmed that the confiscated drugs, valued at approximately ₦100 billion, were intercepted during…
Nigerian – Renowned media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has called on Nigerians living abroad to reconsider their financial priorities, emphasizing that wealth and opportunities exist within the country. In a recent interview with Teju Babyface, Momodu argued that having ₦30-40 million in Nigeria can provide a comfortable life and serve as a foundation for entrepreneurship. He…
Kano – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim for smuggling undeclared foreign currency into Nigeria. Ibrahim was arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport by the Nigeria Customs Service for attempting to smuggle $1,154,900 and SDR135,900 Saudi Riyals from Saudi Arabia without…
Nigeria – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), and Data Mining Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce biometric-enabled cards for Nigerian students. The agreement, signed at NELFUND headquarters in Abuja, aims to enhance student access to education loans, digital financial inclusion, and cash transfers. Key…
Nigeria – Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to undergo a lie detector test following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a video posted on social media, Omokri accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of making similar false claims against him in 2021. He recalled how she had alleged…
THE DEATH OF HARDWORK Hard work remains an irreplaceable tool in academic success, yet many students struggle to discipline themselves when it comes to studying. There is a time to read, a time to play, and a time to rest, but failure often follows when these are not properly managed. Unfortunately, the education system has…
Nigeria –The Federal Government has announced the designation of 154 health facilities across the country to provide free medical treatment for women facing obstetric complications. These centers will offer care for women experiencing health issues during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, or the postpartum period, ensuring the well-being of both mother and child. The Coordinating Minister of…
US State – A criminal complaint has revealed that the US Justice Department on Friday announced criminal charges against a State Department employee accused of sharing sensitive government information with people he met online. The 42-year-old Michael Charles Schena, was charged with conspiring to gather and transmit US national defense information to people not authorized…
Nigeria – Nollywood actress Chika Ike has welcomed a baby girl. The actress shared the joyful news with her fans on Instagram, posting photos of herself and her newborn in the hospital. The first time mum who covered her baby’s face, cradled the new born in her arms, a wide smile plastered on her face….
China – China on Saturday announced tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products. Announced by the commerce ministry, to take effect on March 20, the tariffs add a new front to a trade war largely driven by the announcement…
Nigeria – Controversial Nigerian musician, Portable, has said he initially created his Instagram page to scam people. The singer made the disclosure while speaking about the secret behind the name ‘Elizabeth Joyce’ on his Instagram page. Speaking with content creator, Egungun of Lagos during a car ride, Portable was questioned about the name ‘Elizabeth Joyce’,…
UKRAINE – President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has insisted that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin was “doing what anybody would do”. He said this following Russia’s latest bombardment of Ukraine. Russia recently launched a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine days after the US cut off vital intelligence and military…
Ukraine, Russia – President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has issued a fresh threat on Russia. The President threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its latest bombardments of Ukraine. The bombardment followed Trump’s previous suspension of US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy. However, Trump maintained…
Nigeria – Dr. Doyin Okupe, a renowned Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has died at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, Okupe had been critically ill for weeks before his passing. Reports confirm that he had been battling cancer, a condition he fought for years. In October 2023,…
South-East, Fulani – The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has given Fulani herdsmen in Enugu State a 48-hour deadline to vacate the area, citing rising concerns over violence and insecurity. In a statement released on Wednesday, COSEYL President-General, Goodluck Ibem, condemned the alleged attacks and sexual violence in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area….
Nigeria – The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has weighed in on the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, assuring that the Senate is taking appropriate measures to address the matter. The controversy began on February 20 during a heated debate over seating arrangements in the Senate…
Ilorin – A student of Adewole Senior Secondary School in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been apprehended with an axe, cutlass, and other dangerous weapons hidden inside his school bag. The incident reportedly unfolded when the school’s vice principal caught a student committing an offense. As the student was being taken to the office, a group…
Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suspension, announced on Thursday, stems from allegations of violating the Senate Standing Rules by bringing the legislative body into disrepute. The decision followed an investigation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and…
Kaduna – A Federal High Court in Kaduna has issued an interim forfeiture order on N1.37 billion, which was allegedly misappropriated from the Kaduna State Government and funneled into a private account. The funds were initially allocated for the now-abandoned Kaduna light rail project but were reportedly diverted during the tenure of former Governor Nasir…
CBN, Nigeria – In a significant overhaul, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors to lead key departments, effective March 3, 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance oversight and operational efficiency within the apex bank. The newly appointed directors and their respective departments are as follows: Banking Supervision: Akinwunmi Olubukola…
CHINA – Alibaba shares surged more than seven percent in Hong Kong trade on Thursday after the Chinese tech giant launched an artificial intelligence model it says can compete with DeepSeek, this year’s surprise tech star. Investors have been riding high on China’s AI capabilities since January, when DeepSeek unveiled a state-of-the-art chatbot seemingly at…
Africa – Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have held on to their 36th position in the latest FIFA global rankings, according to the list released on Thursday, March 6, 202. The Super Falcons also remain the top-ranked women’s football team in Africa, underscoring their dominance on the continent. South Africa, Morocco, Zambia,…
ABUJA: The Federal Government on Tuesday hinted of plans to reduce the number of custodial facilities in the country, declaring that Nigeria does not need the current figure of 256. Noting that some facilities are only utilising about 30 to 40 percent of their carrying capacities, the government said there is need to identify…
