20 Tips for Safe Holiday Travel in Nigeria
As the festive season approaches, traveling in Nigeria requires more than just picking a destination—it demands careful consideration of safety due to a surge in security challenges and road accidents nationwide. Highways are often congested with vehicles, including heavily laden trucks, and patience on the road may wear thin. To ensure a secure and enjoyable […]
Trump focuses on ending the Russia-Ukraine war
United States President-elect Donald Trump has identified the Ukraine crisis as his top priority upon taking office next month. In an interview with French magazine Paris Match, Trump described the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as a critical issue, highlighting the heavy casualties on both sides with hundreds of thousands of soldiers killed. While acknowledging […]
US embassy issues new guidelines for Nigerian visa applicants
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigrant visa application process, effective January 1, 2025. Applicants with scheduled interviews will now be required to visit the US Consulate General in Lagos twice. The embassy, in a statement on its official X page, explained that the new process aims to streamline visa […]
2027 Election: Obi and Atiku alliance can’t unseat Tinubu. – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the possibility of an alliance between opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as a threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. APC National Publicity Director Bala Ibrahim stated that the opposition lacks the cohesion and strategy to challenge the ruling party effectively. Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, […]
Court Denies Yahaya Bello Bail
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has denied bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in his N110 billion money laundering case, citing procedural lapses. Justice Maryanne Anenih ruled that the bail application, filed before Bello’s arraignment, was premature and legally invalid. Bello’s counsel argued for his release, citing his track record, but the […]
Federal High Court Grants Dele Farotimi ₦50M Bail
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has granted human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi bail set at ₦50 million with a surety owning landed property. The case, involving allegations of criminal defamation against Aare Afe Babalola, is adjourned until January 29, 2025. Farotimi, accused of defaming Babalola in his book on Nigeria’s justice system, was previously […]
Benue Judiciary Protests Over N75,000 Minimum Wage
Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Benue State chapter, have locked up the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi in protest over the non-implementation of the N75,000 new minimum wage. Our correspondent observed union members barricading the gate and preventing entry into the premises. According to Assistant Secretary Jooli David, the […]
Jay Z Denies Allegations of Assault in Lawsuit Against Diddy
American rapper Jay Z has publicly refuted allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, as claimed in an amended lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” alleges that the incident occurred at an after-party following the 2000 Video Music Awards. According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe claims she felt disoriented […]
Trump Plans to Deport All Unauthorized Immigrants and End Birthright Citizenship
United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to deport all unauthorized immigrants in the United States over his upcoming four-year term. In an interview aired Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump outlined his vision for a broad crackdown on illegal immigration, which he plans to classify as a national emergency upon taking office […]
FG Denies Presence of COVID-19 XEC Variant in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed claims of the COVID-19 XEC variant being detected in Nigeria, labeling such reports as misinformation. In a statement, the ministry reassured citizens that there is no evidence supporting the presence of the XEC variant, which was first identified in Australia and has reportedly spread to […]
