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US Slams Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Accused of Violating Religious Freedom
The United States has announced a new round of visa restrictions targeting Nigerians deemed responsible for violating religious freedom, in what Washington describes as a firm response to rising attacks and persecution based on faith across parts of the country. The policy, announced by the US State Department, will apply to individuals who “knowingly […]
Senate Rejects “Bow and Go” as Rowdy Session Greets Screening of Ex-CDS Musa
A heated session erupted in the Senate on Wednesday after lawmakers firmly rejected an attempt to grant retired former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, the traditional “bow and go” privilege during his screening as Minister of Defence. The tension began when Senator Sani Musa proposed that the nominee be allowed to skip detailed […]
Policeman, Scavenger Killed as Speeding Driver Loses Control in Lagos
A police officer and a scavenger were killed on Wednesday in a fatal road accident at Ilubirin inward Simpson, Lagos Island, prompting swift emergency response and an ongoing police investigation. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki. According to the agency, preliminary […]
Nigeria, Not America Is God’s Own Country, Says Senator Yari, Insists Only Nigerians Can Fix Nigeria
Former Governor of Zamfara State and serving senator, Abdulaziz Yari, has said that Nigeria is more deserving of the label “God’s own country” than the United States, insisting that the nation has survived multiple crises only through divine intervention and the resilience of its people. Speaking during an event where he addressed political leaders […]
ADC Confident of Victory as Governorship Candidate Bejide Declares Party Ready for Power
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dare Bejide, has declared that the party is fully prepared to win the June 20, 2026 governorship election, expressing strong confidence that the ADC will form the next government in the state. Bejide, a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada, made the declaration on […]
Senate Moves to Impose Death Penalty on Kidnappers, Financiers, Informants
In a renewed effort to curb Nigeria’s rising insecurity, the Senate on Wednesday pushed forward a bill seeking to impose the death penalty on kidnappers and anyone who finances, supports, or facilitates kidnapping operations. The proposal was debated extensively during plenary as lawmakers considered amendments to the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. Leading the […]
CBN Scraps Cash Deposit Limit, Raises Weekly Withdrawal Limit to N500,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a major review of its cash policy framework, removing all restrictions on cash deposits and significantly increasing weekly withdrawal limits for individuals and corporate organisations. The new directive, contained in a circular titled “Revised Cash-Related Policies” and signed by Dr. Rita Sike, Director of the Financial […]
Turaki-Led PDP National Working Committee Formalises Expulsion of Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others
In a decisive move aimed at consolidating discipline within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party’s newly constituted National Working Committee (NWC), led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has formally issued certificates of expulsion to 11 senior members, including former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, […]
Africa’s Largest Showroom, ORCA Mall, Opens in Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos has welcomed what is being described as Africa’s largest home-and-lifestyle showroom, ORCA Mall, in a grand opening at Eko Atlantic City on Victoria Island. The sprawling facility spans approximately 30,000 square meters and houses a wide range of retail offerings, making it a landmark addition to Nigeria’s retail and lifestyle sector. ORCA Mall […]