By Abiola Olawale The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected allegations from the Presidency that opposition groups are plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu before the 2027 elections. In a statement, the ADC stated that it is committed to removing Tinubu through democratic means, specifically the power of the ballot, rather than resorting to violence…
By Abiola Olawale The Lagos State Police Command has announced a 12-hour restriction on vehicular and waterway movement across the state, effective from 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, to ensure a secure and orderly Local Government (LG) election process. The Police announced that the measure is aimed at safeguarding voters,…
Retired Envoys Flay Non-appointment of Ambassadors By Nwosa Hamilton The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged the United States to reconsider its recent imposition of stringent visa restrictions on Nigerians, effective July 8, 2025. This comes after the US slashed visa validity limit for most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas for Nigerian citizens to three months…
By Abiola Olawale A recent exchange at the White House between United States President Donald Trump and Liberian President Joseph Boakai has ignited massive reactions on social media. During a luncheon with leaders from several African nations, Trump complimented Boakai on his English proficiency, asking, "Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?" The incident…
Dashes PDP's Asue Ighodalo's Hope By Abiola Olawale The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing an end to the contentious legal battle over the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, July 10, 2025, solidifies Okpebholo’s mandate…
By Nwosa Hamilton The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced tougher visa regulations for Nigerian citizens. Effective immediately, the new visa policies include a complete ban on transit visas and stricter requirements for tourist visa applications. This move, announced on July 9, 2025, marks the second amendment to the UAE’s visa policy for Nigerians in…
By Abiola Olawale A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has dropped a bombshell, revealing that several governors and influential figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are secretly backing a growing opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking with the…
By Abiola Olawale The United States Department of State has revised its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens, effective July 8, 2025. This develomemt has elicited some concerns, with a retired career diplomat urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to quickly take steps to correct what he described as "inappropriate step toward Africa's most populous country".…
By Abiola Olawale A staff member of the Ghanaian High Commission in Nigeria, Miss Freda Arnong, has passed away after sustaining injuries during a violent “one-chance” taxi robbery in Abuja, the federal Capital Territory. According to reports, Arnong boarded a commercial taxi at Transcorp Junction after attending a house fellowship near the Central Bank of…