Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty
Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster over the country’s “high rates of youth unemployment and job losses” as uncertainty over US tariffs hits the landlocked nation. Lesotho was hit by higher tariffs than any other country – 50%…
LG polls: Air Peace suspends Lagos flight operations for 12 hours on Saturday
In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the airline said inbound and outbound flights will be suspended from 3am to 3pm. Nigerian carrier, Air Peace has announced it will suspend all flight operations into and out of Lagos for…
Court Fixes Date For Natasha’s Suit Judgment
Court Fixes Date For Natasha’s Suit Judgment The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to October 3 for judgment in a case filed on behalf of the Kogi Central senatorial district challenging the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice…
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…