US Visa Policy Update: Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia Face Reduced Visa Duration
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Cameroon, Ethiopia and Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most travellers from those countries can enter. The US Department of State says nearly all non-immigrant…
Ganduje gets new appointment after resigning as APC National Chairman
Barely days after resigning as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been appointed and officially inaugurated as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The inauguration ceremony, held…
Special Legislative Seats for Women Will Strengthen Democracy — First Lady
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the need for special legislative seats for women, stressing that such a move would not only deepen the nation’s democratic processes but also ensure inclusive governance. Speaking on Tuesday during the opening…
Meet Olaolu Slawn, first artist in the world to have his artwork on an F1 race car
Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, better known as Slawn, has made history as the first artist ever to have his artwork featured on a Formula 1 race car. The London-based Nigerian creative, known for blending street art with Abstract Expressionism, brought his…
Controversy Over Self-Acclaimed Igbo King in Ghana
Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Constituency, Samuel Nartey Geroge has clarified the claims by self-acclaimed Igbo King in Ghana, His Royal Majesty Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu that he acquired 50 acres of land to build Igbo village in Ghana….
Why I Joined Opposition Coalition – Senator Kingibe
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe, says she does not see her party, the Labour Party, winning in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Kingibe, while appearing as a guest on ‘Political Paradigm,’ a programme on Channels…
US reduces non-immigrant visa for Nigerians to single-entry 3-month validity
The United States Department of State has announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens. According to a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens…
Nigerian envoy dies in Guinea-Bissau
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday announced the passing of Mrs Zainab Momodu, Acting-Head of Mission, Chargé d’Affaires at the Nigeria Embassy in Guinea-Bissau. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement in Abuja disclosed…
Abia Govt begins payment to disengaged Polytechnic staff
Abia Govt begins payment to disengaged Polytechnic staff In another development, Governor Otti has approved the sum of $5,000 to support the overseas trip of 15-year-old Miss Grace John Nkpa, an Abia-born student who emerged winner of the 2025 TechGirls…
Enugu Air mulls operations to UK, US, China, others
Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Enugu State governor, says the newly launched Enugu Air will fly into China, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other African nations. Speaking during the inauguration of the state-owned airline in Enugu on Monday, Mbah…