Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Inspector General of Police has filed a lawsuit against a Nigerian national, Abu Arome, and three Ghanaian citizens for their alleged involvement in the forgery of a corporate share allocation document belonging to a Nigerian company. According to court filings, the defendants are accused of criminally altering official documents relating
In a major policy shift, the United States Department of State has announced an update to its nonimmigrant visa issuance rules for Nigerian passport holders. Effective Tuesday, July 9, 2025, the U.S. will now issue most categories of nonimmigrant and non-official visas to Nigerians on a single-entry basis, with a validity period of just three
Lisbon, Portugal – June 15, 2025 Nigerians residing in Portugal are set to benefit from a new tax policy that exempts them from paying taxes on income earned outside the country. The development follows recent tax reforms introduced by the Portuguese government aimed at attracting foreign professionals and investors. Under the new regime, Portugal has
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to protecting the democratic rights of Nigerians, particularly the freedom of expression, stressing that criticism of government policies, even if harsh, should not attract harassment or persecution. Speaking during his address at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations,
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called for calm among Nigerian Muslim pilgrims and relevant stakeholders following Saudi Arabia’s suspension of Hajj visa issuance to Nigeria and 13 other countries ahead of the 2025 pilgrimage season. Reports emerged on Monday that Saudi Arabia had temporarily halted the issuance of Hajj visas to several
The United States has successfully extradited a 41-year-old Nigerian national, along with 13 other fugitives from 10 different countries, to face trial for various fraud-related charges. This move demonstrates the US government’s commitment to combating transnational crime and bringing perpetrators to justice. The extradition is part of a broader effort by US authorities to crack
Two US-based Nigerians, Solomon Aluko and Nosakhare Nobore, along with four accomplices, face up to 62 years in prison after being arraigned in a New York court for allegedly defrauding the US government of $50 million. Fraud SchemeAccording to a US Department of Justice document, the suspects engaged in a cheque fraud scheme, using stolen
