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U.S. Pressures Nigeria to Accept Venezuelan Deportees Amid Visa Restrictions
Nigeria resists Trump's push for third-country deportations, calling the request unrealistic given its existing challenges.
Jul 112 min read


JSS3 Student Fatally Beats Teacher Over Seized Cap in Benue
13-year-old Friday Ogamude allegedly assaults Mr. Oyibe Oyibe after cap confiscation dispute—tragic escalation rocks Oju Centre.
Jul 111 min read


Senator Dino Melaye Called to the Nigerian Bar Following Legal Studies
Former Kogi lawmaker completes his legal training and is officially admitted to practice law in Abuja.
Jul 101 min read


Nigeria condemns new U.S. visa restrictions, urges reconsideration “in the spirit of mutual respect”
Foreign Affairs Ministry calls enhanced U.S. vetting “disproportionate”—urges Washington to engage diplomatically, not penalize Nigerians.
Jul 91 min read


Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to one-year jail term in Spain over tax fraud
Spanish court fines the Brazil coach €386,000 after finding him guilty of failing to declare image-rights income in 2014.
Jul 91 min read


FCTA begins large-scale evacuation of street beggars and miscreants from Abuja
Part of renewed enforcement drive, the administration aims to clear the city of street nuisances and rehabilitate vulnerable individuals.
Jul 91 min read


U.S. to revoke green cards of Nigerians and others with criminal convictions
US immigration authorities warn that permanent residency is a privilege—serious crimes can lead to revocation even years later.
Jul 91 min read


Nigerian Banks to Report Accounts with ₦5 Million Monthly Transactions to Tax Authorities Starting January 2026
New tax reform mandates enhanced financial transparency to curb tax evasion and broaden the tax base.
Jul 81 min read


ASUU suspends threatened strike after federal government pays June salaries
Union calls off “no pay, no work” action just hours before ultimatum deadline as delayed June payments begin reflecting.
Jul 81 min read


FG sets 16 as official minimum age for entry into Nigerian tertiary institutions
After revisiting earlier policy, Education Minister confirms 16-year-olds are now eligible for university, polytechnic, and college admissio
Jul 81 min read


BREAKING: U.S. Embassy mandates public social media for student visa applicants, along with full disclosure of handles
New policy forces F, M, and J visa applicants to list all social accounts from the past five years and make them accessible for U.S. vetting
Jul 71 min read


BREAKING: Trump threatens an extra 10 % tariff on BRICS-aligned countries — Nigeria warned
Amid the BRICS summit in Brazil, President Trump unveiled sweeping tariff measures targeting nations he says support “anti‑American” policie
Jul 71 min read


Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, dies days after 90th birthday
The revered monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, passed away early Monday, ending a brief yet distinguished reign.
Jul 71 min read


Federal Government open to negotiating release of Nnamdi Kanu, but warns against political bargaining — Minister Umahi
Works Minister says Kanu’s freedom could follow dialogue, but mustn’t become a condition for Southeast’s support of Tinubu.
Jul 51 min read


Nigerian banks resume international transactions on Naira debit cards after three-year suspension
UBA and Wema lead the return of global payment access as improved FX liquidity revives cross-border spending.
Jul 51 min read


UK grants duty-free or reduced tariffs on over 3,000 Nigerian products, including cocoa and cashew
Under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme, Nigeria secures expanded access to UK markets—boosting export growth and economic diversifica
Jul 41 min read


Federal High Court orders Senate to recall suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan
Justice Binta Nyako rules the six‑month suspension excessive and strips away constituents’ representation.
Jul 41 min read


U.S. charges Nigerian Olatunbosun Osukoya among 324 suspects in historic $14.6 billion healthcare fraud bust
The DOJ alleges the Plano-based lab owner submitted over $25 million in false claims, marking a sweeping crackdown on large-scale medical b
Jul 41 min read


Ex‑Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai dies at 61 after prolonged illness
Nigeria mourns a football icon—Rufai’s death caps a tragic day for the world of sport.
Jul 31 min read


Fifteen killed as Lakurawa terrorists ambush worshippers and farmers in Sokoto village
Gunmen open fire during midday prayers and on farmland in Kwalajiya, laying bare the escalating terror threat in northwest Nigeria.
Jul 31 min read
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