UAE Releases Full List of New Travel Rules for Nigerians, Bans Transit Visas

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rolled out tighter entry rules targeting Nigerian travelers, including the suspension of transit visa requests and added restrictions on tourist visas. Travel and tourism professionals raised concerns on Tuesday after Nigerian travel agents received these updates, which were verified by Daily Trust. In a significant change expected to drastically […]

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United States cuts Nigerian’s visa validity to 3 months

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The United States Department of State has updated its non-immigrant visa regulations concerning Nigerian citizens. A release by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday confirmed that “most non-diplomatic and non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians will now be for a single entry and valid for only three months.” This adjustment has been implemented immediately. The

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Lagos Government Confirms When Seven New Laws Will Take Effect

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Lagos Government has announced the official commencement dates for seven recently enacted laws signed by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, aimed at strengthening public safety, governance, and institutional development across the state. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry of Justice and signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Grace Alo.

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Over 70 Vigilantes Killed in Plateau as Bandits Launch Deadly Ambush

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At least 70 members of a vigilante group were, on Monday, killed after bandits ambushed them at the Kukawa and Bunyun communities of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. Chairman of the vigilante group in Kukawa, Aliyu Baffa, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said the surprise attack on his team happened when

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FG Fines Multichoice N766m for Violating Data Privacy Law

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Multichoice Fined N766m by FG for Privacy Violations The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has levied a fine of N766,242,500 on Multichoice Nigeria for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act, citing violations of subscribers’ privacy rights and the unlawful transfer of citizens’ personal data across borders. In a statement issued on Sunday,

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Elon Musk Launches New Political Party to Challenge Donald Trump

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Elon Musk, a former ally of US President Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he had launched a new political party in the United States to oppose what the tech billionaire described as the nation’s “one-party system.” Musk, currently the world’s richest man and Trump’s largest political donor in the 2024 election, had a bitter

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Federal Government Willing to Negotiate Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated that the Federal Government is open to negotiating the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Friday, Umahi emphasized that Kanu’s release should not be used as a bargaining tool for political support from

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Nigerian Man Fighting for Russian Military Captured by Ukrainian Forces

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Nigerian Man Fighting for Russian Military Captured by Ukrainian Forces. Ukrainian forces have captured a Nigerian man, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Oluwagbemileke was arrested by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit composed of Russian fighters supporting Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s “I

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Urges Young Women to Be Wise in Choosing a Partner

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Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has advised young women to be intentional and discerning when selecting a life partner, cautioning them against settling due to desperation or societal expectations. While addressing students at a recent event, the 47-year-old award-winning writer emphasized the long-term significance of such a choice, urging women to prioritize kindness and

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Peter Rufai, Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Dies at 61

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The Super Eagles have paid a heartfelt tribute to former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, Peter Rufai, following the sad news of his passing. In a statement shared on Thursday via X, the national team honored Rufai fondly remembered as “Dodo Mayana”—describing him as a towering figure in Nigerian football history

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