The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended several types of visas for citizens of Nigeria and 13 other countries, as part of measures to curb unauthorized pilgrimages ahead of the annual Hajj. According to Saudi authorities, the suspension aims to prevent unregistered individuals from attempting the pilgrimage without official permits, which poses safety and…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, says leadership by example is central to confronting Nigeria’s security challenges. Obi spoke while answering questions from a cross-section of Nigerians during an interactive X Space on Sunday. The former Anambra governor said security has deteriorated and requires leaders who demonstrate discipline, responsibility…
Operatives of Lagos Police Command have arrested Gbolahan Temidayo, a suspected dealer in human parts in Oyingbo, one of the oldest and popular markets in the state. The alleged human parts dealer was arrested after two suspects identified as Isah Amohullahi and Abubakar Isah were caught with human part during routine search by the police…
Corpses of 37 villagers killed by Boko Haram insurgents in Mafa, a town in Tamuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, are prepared for mass burial. The remains of the victims were evacuated from the affected community by the military and taken to Babbangida General Hospital, ahead of the burial ceremony scheduled for 10 am….
The Federal Government has unexpectedly paid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members their old monthly allowance of ₦33,000 for September, despite the recently approved increase to ₦77,000. This has left many corps members frustrated and disappointed. The Federal Government officially announced an increase in the NYSC monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective from July…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, alongside other security operatives, have foiled a kidnapping attempt by bandits who attacked on some vehicles travelling along the Kogi highway. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism publication, the troops rescued 21 passengers during the operation that took place on Thursday at about 2pm. Makama said the operation was carried…
The Philippines’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Mersole Mellejor, said bilateral trade between the two countries surged from $47 million in 2023 to $221 million in 2024, an increase of about 370 per cent. Mr Mellejor said this in an interview on the sidelines of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)…
Popular Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has explained that her support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general election was driven by frustration over what she described as persistent online bullying targeted at people with differing political views. She revealed during a conversation with Chude Jideonwo that she became upset after witnessing Nigerians attack…
Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, psc, mnips, has advised Police Officers to plan ahead of retirement, emphasizing the importance of self-preparedness. Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Cadet ASP Course 22, held at the Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA, Port-Harcourt on Saturday, 1st February, 2025, CP Adepoju likened the Police…
Days to Tunisia’s election, Ayachi Zammel, a presidential candidate, has been sentenced to six months in prison for using “fraudulent certificates.” The Criminal Chamber of the Jendouba Court of First Instance sentenced Mr Zammel to six months in prison for “deliberately using a fraudulent certificate,” Tunisia’s TAP news agency reported Wednesday. Mr Zammel was sentenced…
