The United States Embassy has introduced a new requirement for individuals applying for student visas, mandating full disclosure of all social media accounts as part of an enhanced vetting process. Applicants are now expected to provide accurate information on their online presence and must ensure that their personal social media profiles are set to public
Authorities at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, have issued a strong warning to students over an alleged plan to stage a protest on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, advising them to reconsider in the interest of peace, institutional harmony, and respect for constituted authority. In an official statement signed by the Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr.
Media mogul and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has made a startling revelation regarding the 2022 presidential primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claiming that a former Nigerian president privately advised him against contesting due to the staggering cost of securing delegate support. Speaking on the matter, Momodu disclosed that he was informed the
U.S. President, Donald Trump has announced a new wave of import tariffs targeting six countries, signaling a more aggressive stance on trade ahead of the 2025 elections. The proposed tariffs, which are expected to impact a range of goods, are part of Trump’s broader strategy to revive domestic manufacturing and reduce American reliance on foreign
The government of the People’s Republic of China has openly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on parts of Yemen, describing the attacks as a violation of international norms and a threat to regional peace and stability. In a statement released through its Foreign Ministry, Beijing expressed deep concern over the escalation of hostilities, warning that such
Global satellite internet provider, Starlink, has officially launched its services in Qatar, further deepening its presence in the Gulf region and marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive for enhanced digital connectivity. The announcement, which was confirmed by the company on its official platforms, means that residents and businesses across Qatar can now access
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially declared a nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government’s continued failure to address lingering issues affecting the nation’s public universities. The union announced the decision after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at its national secretariat, where members unanimously resolved to down tools. According to
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria is not interested in building nuclear weapons. Instead, he said the country is focused on solving big problems like poverty and climate change. He spoke during a meeting with officials from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation, CTBTO, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The group
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have successfully foiled a planned attack by suspected bandits in Plateau State, arresting one armed suspect who was lying in wait to ambush unsuspecting commuters in the Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The suspect, believed to be part of a larger criminal network operating within the volatile
Kogi State, Nigeria – July 7, 2025 Tragedy struck in Kogi State on Sunday as unidentified gunmen attacked a mining site in the Ajaokuta area, killing a Nigerian soldier and abducting a Chinese national. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day when the assailants, reportedly heavily armed, stormed the mining facility and
