In a move aimed at bolstering National Security, the US Embassy in Nigeria has announced that visa applicants must now disclose their social media usernames and handles for the past five years. This new requirement is part of the US Department of State’s efforts to enhance its vetting process and ensure the security of its…
The Ogun State Government has announced August 20, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the Annual Isese Day celebration. This decision reflects Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to promoting religious inclusivity and recognizing the vital role Yoruba heritage plays in the State’s identity. In a statement signed by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the deportation of 192 Chinese and Philippine Nationals convicted of cyber terrorism and Ponzi scheme offenses. The deportees, who were among 759 suspects arrested in a major raid in December 2024, will be airlifted out of the country in batches. According to sources, the first batch of 42…
Saturday’s by-elections in 12 States were marred by widespread violence, alleged vote-buying, and voter apathy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the seats vacant following the resignation or death of their former occupants, with 3.5 million registered voters expected to participate in the exercise. Ogun State: Arrests, Violence, and IntimidationIn Ogun State, the…
In a dominant display, Barcelona kicked off their La Liga title defense with a convincing 3-0 win over Mallorca on Saturday. The visitors took control of the match early, and two red cards for Mallorca sealed the fate of the home team. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha combined beautifully to score the opening goal in…
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has lauded Hon. Prince Tella, the Deputy Chief Whip, for his efforts to improve access to clean water in Abeokuta North State Constituency. Tella recently commissioned 16 boreholes across the 16 Wards in his Constituency. According to Elemide, the project is an…
A Civil Society Group, United Action for Democracy (UAD), has called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to immediately suspend the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, over allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement. According to the group, Odusanya is facing allegations of gross violation of Lagos State…
The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, who has died at the age of 70. The news of his death was confirmed by Movie Executive and Producer Seun Oloketuyi in an Instagram post on Friday, August 15, 2025. According to Oloketuyi, Chief Kanran passed…
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Community is in mourning following the tragic death of a 200-level Medical Student, Ajibola Ibitayo. According to reports, Ibitayo took his own life after receiving his semester examination results, which showed he would need to repeat Part Two of his programme for another Academic Year. This heartbreaking incident has sent…
In a surprise move, the Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in an altercation on an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. According to Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,…
