U.S. Resumes Student Visa Processing With New Social Media Screening Requirement

The United States has resumed processing student visa applications for foreign nationals following a temporary suspension in May 2025, with a new requirement that all applicants are now required to make their social media accounts available for vetting purposes. The development follows the U.S. Department of State’s aim at strengthening national security and ensuring that…

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Massive Failure: ASUU Accuses JAMB Of Sabotaging Southeast Candidates

Following the massive failure experienced by candidates in the recently conducted 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened legal action against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Oyibo Eze, the chairman of the University of Nigeria Nsukka chapter of ASUU, on Wednesday, said the union might be…

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China To Build Electric Vehicles Factories In Nigeria, Boost Mining Ties

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in the solid minerals sector, through the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) factories and increased industrial collaboration. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at the weekend, Ambassador Dunhai emphasised…

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#EndBadGovernance: Security Operatives Arrest Journalist, Protesters In Abuja

Security operatives have arrested a freelance journalist, Ayoola Babalola, covering the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest, alongside an unconfirmed number of protesters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Babalola, in a post on his WhatsApp status, disclosed his arrest on Saturday afternoon. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that security operatives suspected to be men of the Department of…

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BREAKING (World Cup Play-off) : Super Eagles Boycott Training Over Unpaid Bonuses

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their technical staff boycotted training in Rabat on Tuesday over unresolved bonus payments, raising concerns ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa play-off semi-final against Gabon, PUNCH Online has gathered. The squad, along with officials, withheld their participation in protest, citing outstanding allowances dating back to 2019 for achievements including…

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Bill Seeking Conduct Of Presidential, Governorship, Assembly Elections On Same Day Passes Second Reading

A bill seeking amendment of the 1999 Constitution to allow the conduct of presidential, governorship, National Assembly, state assembly, and local government elections on the same day has passed a second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by a lawmaker from Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, and 35 others, was presented by the…

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Trump Bans Citizens Of 12 Countries From Entering U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday evening banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States. The countries affected are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Nationals from these countries will be “fully” restricted from entering the U.S., according to the proclamation. Similarly,…

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