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In a significant policy shift, the United States government has resumed visa processing for foreign-trained medical doctors, a move expected to provide major relief to thousands of Nigerian physicians currently working in or seeking to enter the American healthcare system. The decision comes after a quiet reversal of a January 2026 policy that had […]
The Federal Government has confirmed that at least 130 Nigerians living in South Africa have officially registered for voluntary evacuation following a resurgence of xenophobic tensions and anti-foreigner protests across several South African cities. The announcement comes as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed Nigerian diplomatic missions to prioritize the safety and protection of citizens in […]
Dr. Abbas Mimiko, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) governorship candidate in Ondo State’s 2024 election, has announced his support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election in 2027, citing key economic reforms undertaken by the administration. Speaking with journalists in Akure on Sunday, Mimiko said the President’s policy direction, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, demonstrated […]
Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, has assured residents that he will uphold their trust if elected, outlining a development agenda aimed at economic growth and improved welfare. Oyebamiji gave the assurance on Sunday during an engagement with members of the Nigerian Society of Professional Tailors in Osogbo, where […]
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has confirmed the arrest of three individuals over the circulation of what it described as false and defamatory claims targeting its Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu. In a statement, the bank said the viral reports alleging that Elumelu had separated from his wife were entirely fabricated and intended to mislead […]
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has cautioned former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, against leaving the party, warning that such a move could undermine his political standing and portray him as self-serving. Lukman, a former Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum, made the remarks in an open letter […]
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has cautioned former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, against leaving the party, warning that such a move could undermine his political standing and portray him as self-serving. Lukman, a former Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum, made the remarks in an open letter […]
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has rejected a purported consensus arrangement by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, describing the process as unlawful and lacking inclusivity. Pantami’s position was conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by Suleiman Mohammed on behalf of supporters under the Pantamiyya Movement. The […]
A social media user, Oguji Jeremiah Onyebuchi, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, accusing operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos State of allegedly selling his vehicle after it was recovered. Onyebuchi, who posts on X under the handle @Rbrnjerry, said his Lexus RX 350 was stolen and later recovered by a police unit […]
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu would only lose the 2027 presidential election if voting were conducted on social media, insisting that electoral outcomes are determined at polling units rather than online platforms. Sani made the remarks during a meeting with a media mobilisation team in Kaduna, noting that while platforms […]
