The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced that users of its Passport Digital Platform will experience a temporary service disruption from 12:00 a.m. on 12 December to 6:00 am on 14 December, 2025. This was disclosed in a public notice shared on the service’s official X handle and signed by its Public Relations Office, ACI AS […]
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa, the state capital. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. Although the cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, sources described the situation as serious. […]
President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees have arrived at the National Assembly ahead of their scheduled Senate screening. Among those seen at the National Assembly were former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, former presidential spokesperson Reno Omokri, former Enugu State governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and former Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau. Their arrival comes two weeks after […]
Super Eagles star and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has been honoured as GQ Turkey’s Sportsman of the Year, earning recognition at a prestigious black-tie awards ceremony in Istanbul. The annual event, hosted by the Turkish edition of GQ Magazine, celebrates outstanding achievers across sports, music, film, and other creative fields. Osimhen’s selection highlights his exceptional […]
The House of Representatives on Thursday opened debates on a landmark bill seeking sweeping amendments to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Act, in a move aimed at tightening governance, enhancing transparency, and improving oversight of the apex bank. The bill co-sponsored by House Leader Julius Ihonvbere and Jesse Onakalausi sailed through second reading […]
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has dismissed claims that a “massacre” occurred at the Lekki Toll Gate during the 2020 EndSARS protests, insisting the narrative was driven by fake news and unverified social media reports. Speaking on National Television during a discussion about his new book, Mohammed said misinformation particularly during […]
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially inaugurated its Delta State Committee, signaling its intention to unseat both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2027 general election. The inauguration took place in Asaba, the state capital, with the party outlining a comprehensive strategy to expand its presence across all levels of […]
A faction of the Accord Party, led by Chris Imumolen has strongly, has strongly criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent defection to the party, labeling his entry as a “back door” move and declaring it “invalid”. The group argues that proper party procedures were not followed in the Governor’s reported transition, raising doubts about legitimacy […]
A devastating accident in the early hours of Thursday claimed the lives of at least eight students from the University of Jos, UNIJOS, in Plateau State. The students were traveling in a bus after a night outing when a trailer reportedly lost control and collided with their vehicle on Zaria Road in the Jos metropolis. […]
The Economic Community of West African States Commission has announced that all air ticket taxes in the region will be abolished by January 1, 2026, as part of an initiative to make air travel more affordable and enhance regional integration. The decision is aimed at reducing the high costs of flights in West Africa, which […]