FAAN Clears Bolt to Resume Airport Operations, Continues Talks With Other E-Hailing Firms
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cleared ride-hailing company Bolt to resume operations at airports under its management, following an agreement reached between both parties over how the platform will operate within the airport environment. The development comes after a temporary disruption of e-hailing services at some Nigerian airports triggered complaints from travellers,…
Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die in Rare Malaria Outbreak Linked to Mosquitoes
Two workers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany have died from malaria following a rare outbreak that has infected six employees at the Country’s busiest Airport, raising concerns that malaria-carrying mosquitoes may have entered Germany aboard an aircraft. The outbreak, first detected in July, has prompted an investigation by German health authorities, who are working to…
67 Nigerians Repatriated From South Africa Arrive Lagos Amid Xenophobic Tensions
Sixty-seven Nigerians repatriated from South Africa have arrived in Lagos following renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks and violence targeting foreign Nationals in the Country. The returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a South African Airways flight on Wednesday night, August 26, 2026, where they were received by officials from relevant Federal…
Man Seeks Divorce After Alleging Wife Beats Him During Disagreements
A 47-year-old man, Johnson Gabriel, has asked a Kaduna Customary Court to dissolve his 20-year marriage to his wife, Janet, alleging persistent physical abuse, disrespect and threats to his life. Gabriel, who resides in Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, made the request while testifying in a divorce suit before the court on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. According…
Tanzania Vice President Resigns, Says President Hassan Wants a New Deputy
Tanzania’s Vice President, Emmanuel Nchimbi, has resigned from office and announced his retirement from active politics, less than a year after he assumed the Country’s second-highest political position. Nchimbi announced his decision on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different person to serve as her…
Doctor Sparks Outrage After Mum Uses Sliced Onions on Baby’s Feet to Treat Cold
A Nigerian Doctor has triggered widespread reactions online after criticising a mother who placed sliced onions on her baby’s feet as a traditional home remedy for cold symptoms. A video showing the mother applying the onions to the baby reportedly circulated on social media on Monday, August 25, 2026, prompting debate over traditional remedies, parental…
Ogogo’s Family Debunks Viral Claim That Late Actor’s Daughter Has Welcomed Baby Boy
The family of late veteran Nollywood Actor and screenwriter, Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, has dismissed a viral report claiming that his daughter, Shakirat “Kira” Taiwo, has given birth to a baby boy. The report, which circulated widely on social media alongside a short video, alleged that Kira had recently welcomed a son, with the newborn reportedly…
US Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide as Trump Tightens Immigration Rules
The United States has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments at its embassies and consulates worldwide as the administration of President Donald Trump introduces stricter screening measures aimed at determining whether prospective immigrants are likely to depend on Government benefits. The development affects people seeking U.S. immigrant visas, including many applicants pursuing family-based and employment-based permanent…
When Poverty Puts a Price on the Human Body: The Disturbing Rise of Kidney-for-Capital Desperation Among Nigerian Youths
What happens when a young man’s biggest obstacle to becoming self-employed is not lack of skills, willingness to work or business ideas, but the absence of start-up capital? For some vulnerable Nigerians, the answer appears to be becoming increasingly disturbing: turning to the human body itself as a source of quick money. Reports of young…
US Moves to Revoke Visas of Nigerians, Other Foreigners Who Seek Asylum After Entering as Visitors
The Administration of United States President Donald Trump is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of foreign Nationals who entered the Country as short-term visitors before applying for asylum, in what could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history. The proposed measure, announced by the US State Department, is part of…
