The United States government has announced new rules that will significantly change how immigrant visa applicants attend their consular interviews. Beginning November 1, 2025, applicants will be required to hold their interviews either in the country where they currently live or, in some cases, in their country of nationality. Previously, applicants had the option […]
Nigerians will join millions across Africa and beyond tonight in witnessing a rare celestial display as the Earth’s shadow completely covers the Moon in a total lunar eclipse. The event, popularly known as a Blood Moon because of the reddish hue the Moon takes on, is expected to begin around 8:00 p.m. West African […]
A group of Igbo people gathered at Assumpta Cathedral to protest against Nasir Erufai’s presence at the Odenibu lecture. They expressed their rejection of Erufai due to his history of sponsoring hate comments and violence against the Igbo community. The protesters cautioned Mr. Peter Obi for allegedly trying to deceive Igbo people through his […]
Nigeria is no longer listed among African countries with the highest outstanding credit to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following the full repayment of its $3.4 billion emergency loan. Latest IMF data for July 2025 show that the continent’s top debtors to the Fund are Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Angola, and Ghana, which together […]
In the bustling streets and markets of Lagos, body piercings are emerging as more than just a fleeting fashion trend. For many young people, they have become a canvas of self-expression, a declaration of identity, and in some cases, a quiet act of defiance against societal expectations. At Tejuosho Market in Yaba, business is […]
Angola has inaugurated its first new oil refinery since gaining independence in 1975, marking a historic milestone in the country’s energy sector. The Cabinda Refinery, located in the oil-rich Cabinda province, is expected to begin commercial fuel production before the end of 2025, a development aimed at reducing Angola’s heavy dependence on imported refined […]
A high-level webinar, “Unlocking Potential: Building a Sustainable Mining Finance Ecosystem for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASM) in Nigeria,” was recently convened by Greychapel Legal. The event brought together policymakers, industry stakeholders, and financial experts to address the persistent challenges facing the ASM sector in Nigeria. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, […]
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has officially flagged off the 2025 Christian pilgrimage, calling on intending pilgrims to conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors of both Imo State and Nigeria during their journey to the Holy Land. The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Chinyere Ekomaru, gave the charge on September 4, 2025, during […]
A native doctor, Anagbo Emeka from Umugbo in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been apprehended by youths in Echara community, Awka North Local Government Area. His arrest followed a confession that he purchased used male condoms from prostitutes for ritual purposes. According to a viral video shared on Facebook by media […]
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party has expelled Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency. Kofa expressed shock and disappointment over the decision, arguing that his interviews didn’t warrant such punishment. He emphasized that the party’s principles allow for dissenting views and criticized the […]
