The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a fresh set of visa restrictions targeting Nigerian travellers, including a ban on the issuance of transit visas to citizens of the West African nation. The latest development marks a renewed tightening of immigration controls by the Gulf state, with implications for thousands of Nigerians seeking entry for
Lagos, July 9, 2025 Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu has urged Nigerian youths to focus on available opportunities instead of complaining, citing the need for motivation, innovation, and active participation in nation-building. During an interaction with the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy fellows at Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo‑Olu emphasized the importance of staying focused and using provided platforms
Fresh controversy is brewing within the Labour Party as the party’s leadership has revealed plans to expel its 2023 presidential flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi, over his involvement with a newly formed opposition coalition. The move, according to party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi, stems from what he described as Obi’s unconstitutional dual political allegiance. Speaking during a
Lagos, July 9, 2025 The Lagos State Government has attributed recent flash flooding in parts of the city to a natural phenomenon known as tidal lock-up, caused by elevated tide levels in the Atlantic Ocean and Lagos Lagoon, which temporarily block stormwater from draining into the sea. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained that
The Federal Government has announced that over 3.5 million Nigerian passports have been issued within the past two years, marking a significant improvement in passport processing and delivery under ongoing reforms by the Ministry of Interior. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the disclosure, also revealed that the government is now saving
Nigeria’s worsening security crisis has taken an alarming turn, as fresh data reveals that more lives were lost to insurgent and bandit-related violence in just the first six months of 2025 than in the entire year of 2024. The disturbing statistics, released on Tuesday by a reputable conflict-tracking organisation, underscore the intensifying wave of insecurity
Abuja, July 9, 2025 Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of the Dangote Group, has sent an open letter to President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, warning against moves that could lead to a monopoly in Nigeria’s petroleum downstream sector. In the letter, Dangote highlights growing concerns among 200,000 independent fuel retailers, represented by the Petroleum
Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Nigerian House of Representatives has proposed a constitutional amendment to reserve 10% of National Assembly seats for women and 5% for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the initiative during the 10th Assembly’s second Open Week in Abuja. If approved, this structure would add 55 reserved seats for
Nigeria’s quest for food security is facing a major setback as escalating insecurity and the adverse effects of climate change continue to hamper agricultural productivity, pushing the country dangerously close to a full-blown food emergency. Recent assessments by local and international agencies indicate that over 30.6 million Nigerians are currently battling acute food insecurity, with
Abuja, July 9, 2025 Widespread public outrage has greeted the federal government’s plan to implement a cost-reflective electricity tariff across the country. This follows a recent announcement by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that the transition is necessary to curb the ballooning debt of over ₦4 trillion currently owed within Nigeria’s power sector. Speaking
