The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has clarified that Nigeria’s Visa on Arrival policy is not being scrapped, but rather upgraded to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. Dr. Tunji-Ojo made this statement during a meeting with Princess Zarah Audu, the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in Abuja. The Minister…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has attributed Nigeria’s voter turnout issues to the presence of a significant number of “ghost voters” on the electoral register. Speaking on Tuesday, February 25, at the YIAGA Africa reflection conference on democratic elections in West Africa in Abuja, Jonathan highlighted ongoing challenges in the region’s electoral processes, despite advancements in…
The Village Head of Dutsan Gaya in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Maitala Ariga Makama, has been found dead after reportedly being abducted by the local vigilante group known as Yan Sakai. The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that Makama’s body was discovered on Sunday, February 23, 2025, on the…
The House of Representatives South-East caucus has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to reopen the Onitsha Bridgehead Market in Anambra State. The caucus emphasized that reopening the market would enable those who rely on it for their livelihoods to continue legitimate business operations and support their families.…
Over 250,000 Canadians have signed a parliamentary petition calling for the revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship and passport. The petitioners argue that Musk’s ties to US President Donald Trump, who is set to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports next month and has proposed making Canada the 51st state, are harmful to…
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially been sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State. He took the oath of office on Monday, February 24, at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the Ondo State governorship election on November 17, 2024. This marks…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspect accused of stabbing an Uber driver and stealing his car. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident to reporters on Monday, February 24, in Lagos. Hundeyin stated that the incident occurred on Saturday at 7:34 pm in the Ile-Zik area of Agege. According to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday, January 24, that Ukraine has signed 28 security agreements with its partners, according to the presidential press service. Speaking at an event in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of the war, attended by several foreign leaders, Zelenskyy suggested that these agreements could form the foundation for security…
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, better known as Ruger, has announced that he will be getting married this year. The singer revealed that attending other people’s weddings has made him reflect on his “Playboy” lifestyle. Ruger expressed his readiness to settle down this year, especially as he approaches his 30th birthday. Taking to his Snapchat,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has announced that its reinstated chairmen have issued a 72-hour ultimatum for local government workers to resume work across the state. According to the party, any local government worker who fails to return to work by Wednesday, February 26, will be dismissed. The APC also accused Governor…
