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Qatar makes clarifications on new visa restrictions on Nigerians

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Qatar has witnessed increased visits from Nigerians in recent years, partly due to the diplomatic spat between Nigeria and the…

Moment Tinubu, Macron met in Paris for working lunch

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Although details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed, the meeting underscored Nigeria’s growing diplomatic engagements with Europe’s major powers…

23 years after, Nigeria, Angola return to the negotiating table

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

In his remarks, Angola’s Secretary of State for International Cooperation, Domingos Vieira Lopes, welcomed the Nigerian delegation and expressed optimism…

Car Theft: Three Nigerians bag 96 years jail sentence in Ghana

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The ruling has sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some praised the harsh sentence as a necessary step to…

Visa Reinterview: Why I won’t honour invitation by U.S. Consulate – Soyinka

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Soyinka, who was taken aback by the invite, which he finds strange and bizarre and, according to him, not a…

INEC endorses David Mark as ADC leader

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

(INEC) has officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), clearing the way for the party’s…

How one punch over a Lime bike killed James Gbadamosi

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

James Gbadamosi, 67, was fatally attacked after asking a young boy to stop cycling on the pavement along Balham High…

ADC crisis: Group vows to resist plot to hijack party in Kogi

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

It dismissed those allegedly plotting to destabilize the party as “political opportunists and strange bedfellows” with no stake in the…

First Lady fulfils promise to Lagos Boy Child Initiative Cooking Champions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The First Lady noted that the cooking competition had successfully challenged gender stereotypes, proving that the kitchen is not reserved…

Lagos: 5 Points hotel denies link to alleged perpetrator of assault on woman, daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

We categorically state that the reported case of a woman and her daughter allegedly beaten, wounded, and stripped naked did…

Bandits strike Kogi again, 3 policemen killed

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

"The bandits laid ambush for the policemen at the checkpoint between Egbe and Okunran. It is a sad day for…

NRC restores Port Harcourt–Aba Train Service, rolls out free, discounted tickets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

The corporation expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to commuters during the suspension and reassured the public of its dedication…

South African consulate set to host Heritage Day in Lagos

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Afroflavour, co-founded by Lucky Idike Jr. and Osa Omoruyi, is dedicated to making African food more popular worldwide and aims…

Nigeria’s National Grid collapses again, plunging millions into darkness

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

At 11:54 AM WAT, most DisCos, including Abuja, Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Port Harcourt, reported 0…

How telecom industry provided 500,000 jobs in two decades – NCC

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

However, the NCC warned that the sector still struggles with a lack of skilled workers, which could slow down future…

34-year-old Pastor Kelvin remanded for alleged rape of church member

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

She said that after praying for her, the pastor used a handkerchief to wipe her face, and she lost strength…

Natasha’s resumption: Ezekwesili tasks Senate, Nigerians

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

statement she personally signed, the country's two-time minister urged Nigerians to unify their voices and take a collective stand against…

Court rejects Owo church attack suspects’ bail plea

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The attack on St. Francis Catholic Church Owo town resulted in death of least 50 worshippers and injury to over…

Transformer cable theft causes total blackout in Oke-Aro, residents cry for swift intervention

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Since the occurrence, residents have been struggling to cope with the power outage, with many businesses and commuters pleading for…

President Tinubu told to drop proposed 5% fuel surcharge

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

President Tinubu removed the petrol subsidy in May 2023, which caused sharp increases in fuel prices, transport fares, and food…

Bauchi: 70-year -old man enticing minors with N500 for defilement nabbed

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The suspect allegedly committed the offence where he was working as a watchman, the spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police…

From street food to global stage: Bole festival enters 9th Year in Rivers

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

What started in 2016 as a small gathering of 300 people and two vendors has grown into one of Nigeria’s…

‘How gas tanker truck killed 12 Jehovah witnesses in Imo crash’

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The gas tanker marked with the inscription NUPENG, was driving against traffic when it crashed into the bus

UN, world leaders slam Israel for bombing Qatar

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The strikes, the first by Israel on Qatari soil, hit residential areas where members of Hamas’ political bureau reside.

Lagos govt urges Makoko residents to vacate buildings

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

"Oworonshoki is not the only community affected. Makoko has become a high-risk zone because of the presence of electricity cables…

Nigerian troops nab 54 terror suspects, rescue 9 kidnapped victims

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

In the North West, the source said the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued eight kidnapped victims at Tungar Miragumi…

Gov. Bago invites ICAN to audit Niger State financial records

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Bago said the audit would serve as a model for other states, highlighting that transparency and fiscal discipline are essential…

Soludo orders prosecution of task force officials who shot Onitsha traders

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Police have confirmed that one person died while six others were injured in a clash between Onitsha traders and…

FIRS applauds EFCC’s role in meeting revenue target

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Speaking further, Adedeji stated that, “Our visit is to commend you for your support and the second phase is to…

Edo CP Agbonika breaks silence on killing of 8 NSCDC operatives

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

While vowing to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of the security operatives to justice, the…

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