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The United States has halted the processing of green card and citizenship applications from Nigerian nationals, following the country’s inclusion in an expanded list of nations facing immigration restrictions under a new presidential proclamation. Signed by President Donald Trump on 16 December 2025, the proclamation added Nigeria to a roster of 15 countries subject…
President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday aboard the 20-year-old Boeing 737 Business Jet (tail number 5N-FGT) for a working visit spanning Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos states, where he will combine project inaugurations, social engagements, and holiday observances. The aircraft, acquired in 2005 during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, saw renewed use after its…
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. This presentation marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s fiscal planning as the administration aims to solidify its economic reform agenda amidst significant national challenges. The event, scheduled for 2:00 pm at the National Assembly Complex…
The Labour Party has announced 28 February 2026 as the date for its National Convention, a pivotal step in its preparations for the 2027 general elections as it seeks to rebuild its structure following a period of internal disputes. Senator Nenadi Usman, the party’s Acting National Chairman, formalized the plans by submitting a…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, will officially register with the African Democratic Congress this Thursday, cementing her departure from the Labour Party and marking a significant realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the ADC national secretariat in Wuse, Abuja….
The Federal Government has successfully secured the release of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel, ending a nearly two-week detention in Burkina Faso that had escalated into a significant diplomatic incident between the two West African nations. Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the release,…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stern warning to Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich, demanding he honour his commitment to release £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) in frozen proceeds from the 2022 sale of Chelsea Football Club to support Ukraine’s war victims. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, 17th December 2025, Starmer delivered an unequivocal message to…
Senator Ned Nwoko has firmly rejected allegations by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that she has been unlawfully denied access to their two young children, stating that a court has already established clear conditions she must fulfil before contact can be resumed. The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District made his…
The United States has imposed partial travel restrictions on Nigeria, citing security concerns and deficiencies in identity management systems, according to a new presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump. The measure, detailed in a White House fact sheet released on the administration’s official X platform Tuesday, targets foreign nationals from countries identified…
