US congressional hearing faults Nigeria’s reported $9m lobbying deal over human rights concerns
A hearing of the United States Congress on global religious freedom has criticised Nigeria’s reported $9 million lobbying agreement in Washington, with lawmakers cautioning that the deal appears intended to…
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The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has instructed all Federal Tertiary Institutions in…
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The Ebonyi State Government has sealed 283 illegal and substandard primary and secondary schools over…
Blord Joins Omoyele Sowore’s ‘Revolution Team’ After Prison Release
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Asagba of Asaba Demands Formal Presidential Apology for 58-Year-Old Asaba Massacre
Fifty-eight years after the Asaba massacre, the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge (SAN),…
Chiwetalu Agu Refutes Death Rumours Circulating Online
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Nigeria has recorded 811 cases of Lassa fever and 152 deaths within seven months, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and wife arrive in New York after arrest
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Portable Zazoo Defeats Speed Darlington with Second-Round TKO in Lagos Celebrity Boxing Bout
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Airline Operators of Nigeria Impose Lifetime Local and International No-Fly Ban on Passenger Over Alleged Assault on Ibom Air Officials
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed a lifetime flight ban on Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger accused of…
US to Deny Visas Over Social Media Posts Deemed Anti-Semitic by Trump Administration
A new U.S. immigration policy, now in effect, mandates that visa and green card applicants will be evaluated based on…
Finland Opens Job Application Portal for Nigerians and Others with N2.2 Million Minimum Wage
The Finnish Immigration Service has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Seasonal Work Permit, giving foreign nationals, including…
FAAN Discontinues Manual Luggage Checks at Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to install new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven security scanners at Murtala…
Quebec Reopens Immigration Pilot Programs for Workers in High-Need Sectors
Quebec has relaunched three immigration pilot programs aimed at attracting skilled workers in artificial intelligence, information technology, and visual effects.…
National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers Urges NCAA to Lift Suspension of ValueJet Crew Over Abuja Airport Incident Involving K1 De Ultimate
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has called on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to hold…
Nine Rescued, Five Resuscitated After Fire Outbreak at Afriland Tower on Lagos Island
A fire outbreak occurred at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, forcing workers to run for safety as smoke engulfed the six-storey building. Videos recorded by eyewitnesses…
Keir Starmer Resigns as Labour Leader, Sets Stage for UK Leadership Contest
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for a contest to choose both a new party leader and the…
Court Orders Sowore Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Cybercrime Charges
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the immediate remand of human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre.Sowore…
Angela Okorie Explains Why She Burned Outfit Worn to Alex Ekubo’s Burial
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US Introduces $750 Premium Service for Faster Visa Interview Appointments
The United States Department of State has unveiled a new premium service that will allow applicants for B1/B2 visitor visas to secure expedited interview appointments by paying an additional $750…
Why Nigeria Should Suspend NYSC Until Security Improves
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 to promote national unity, cultural integration and development by deploying young graduates to different parts of the country. For more…
Ireland Deports 42 South Africans, Tightens Visa Rules for Several Countries
According to reports by *The Irish Times* on June 19, 2026, two of the 42 South Africans recently deported from Ireland had criminal convictions while residing in the country. Ireland’s…
Sickle Cell Disease Remains Major Health Challenge in Nigeria Despite Years of Awareness Campaigns
As the world commemorates World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, health experts say Nigeria continues to bear one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease despite decades of…
US, Iran Set for Switzerland Talks Amid Fresh Strait of Hormuz Dispute
Direct talks between the United States and Iran are scheduled to begin in Switzerland despite renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran claims it has closed in response…
Tears Flow in Arochukwu as Family, Friends and Colleagues Bid Alexx Ekubo Farewell
Nigeria’s entertainment industry gathered in grief on Thursday as actor Alexx Ekubo was laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu. Family members, friends, colleagues, and admirers turned out in…
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Earns Spot as Billboard’s 6th Greatest One-Hit Wonder of the Century
After releasing the original version of “Calm Down” in 2023, Nigerian music star Rema saw the song gain traction on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.Hoping to take the track even…
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