Our daughters are all marrying Nigerian men — Kenyan President laments
Kenyan President, William Ruto, has humorously raised concern over the increasing number of Kenyan women marrying Nigerian men, including his own daughter. Speaking at a wedding ceremony, Ruto pointed to what he described as a noticeable trend of Kenyan women…
Nigerian pilgrim dies in Arafat
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after the national prayer organized by the commission. “We received as a sad news that we lost one of our pilgrims today in…
Nigerian woman detained in India over visa overstay
A Nigerian woman has been arrested in India by the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) for staying in the country after her visa expired. The owner of the apartment she stayed in and a real estate agent were arrested alongside the…
Chad suspends visa issuance to US citizens in response to travel ban
In a bold move underscoring national pride and diplomatic reciprocity, Chad has announced the suspension of visa issuance to US citizens. The decision, revealed in a Facebook post by President Idriss Deby on Thursday, follows the inclusion of Chadian nationals…
Nigerian Railway Corporation announces extra Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe train trips for Eid-al-Kabir
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has added extra trips to its Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe train services for Thursday, June 5, 2025, in response to increased passenger demand during the Eid-al-Kabir festive period. According to a press release signed by Callistus…
Zenith Wins Best Bank in Nigeria in Global Finance Awards 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Best Bank in Nigeria” in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2025, winning the award for the fifth time in six years. The bank was among winners from 36 countries in Africa recognised…
NCC cracks down on DJs over copyright violations, issues 5-year jail threat
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has warned Disc Jockeys (DJs) to stop performing other people’s music publicly without a license or the owner’s authorisation, threatening to prosecute defaulters in a case that could lead to a N1 million fine or…
Friendly: Ogun Governor Abiodun gifts Super Falcons N20m for win over Cameroon
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has doled out a sum of N20m to the Super Falcons following their victory over Cameroon. Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lionesses 2-0 in a friendly at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Tuesday. Captain…
Middlesbrough sack head coach Carrick
Middlesbrough have sacked head coach Michael Carrick after two-and-a-half years in charge. The former England midfielder, 43, took over at the Championship side in October 2022 for his first role in management. He guided the team to a play-off…
Kenya approves Moniepoint’s acquisition of 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has given its approval for Moniepoint Inc.’s proposed acquisition of a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited, stating that the transaction does not pose any threat to market competition or public interest. According…