The United States government has introduced a new visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria, significantly altering the terms under which non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas are issued to Nigerian citizens. Effective July 8, 2025, most Nigerian applicants will now be granted single-entry visas valid for only three months. The U.S. Embassy in Abuja confirmed the development on […]
The persistent downtime of the National Identity Number (NIN) verification portal operated by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has triggered widespread disruptions across Nigeria’s banking, telecommunications, and immigration sectors, with many institutions unable to verify customer identities and complete critical services. Since early July, the NIMC verification platform has experienced repeated outages, making it […]
Veteran Nollywood actor and legal practitioner, Kenneth Okonkwo, has declared support for a northern presidential candidate under the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. He warned that President Bola Tinubu is likely to win re-election if the coalition presents another candidate from the South. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) enhances the national grid by 250MW with the inauguration of the new Bauchi Substation. Through the inauguration of the 330/132/33kV Bauchi Transmission Substation situated in Bauchi town, TCN has augmented the nation’s grid capacity by 240MW. Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs, stated: “The Transmission […]
For the first time in over a decade, Lagos State University (LASU) has emerged as the most sought-after university in Nigeria based on applications received in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), displacing the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), which had held the position consistently since 2014. Data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the list of the highest-scoring candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), sparking renewed conversations about academic excellence and institutional preference among Nigeria’s top students. This year’s results have placed the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in the spotlight, as it emerged the most […]
Adamu Maina Waziri, erstwhile Minister of Police Affairs and a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has tendered his resignation from the party, citing a desire to act “in the interest of the nation.” Waziri, who also serves on the PDP’s Board of Trustees (BoT), made his announcement on Monday at Dogo […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel extolled President Trump for his instrumental role in establishing diplomatic relations with several Arab nations. However, President Trump’s support of Israeli actions has occasionally strained these newfound ties. Trump Hosts Netanyahu at the White House During a dinner, the two leaders deliberated on matters concerning Gaza and […]
Former Ogun State governorship candidate, Segun Sowunmi, has launched a scathing criticism against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of destabilising Nigeria’s political landscape through his decades-long quest for the presidency. Appearing on Channels Television’s LunchTime Politics on Tuesday, Sowunmi, who was once a loyalist to Atiku, expressed deep frustration with the former vice […]
A major rift has emerged within a key opposition coalition in Nigeria, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected calls to step down in favor of a Southern presidential candidate. Atiku’s stance has sparked a heated debate within the coalition, with some members accusing him of attempting to hijack the party’s structure. […]
