Senate Confirms Dambazau, Yakubu, Ugwuanyi, Fani-Kayode, Omokri as Ambassadors

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of 64 ambassadorial nominees, including former Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau, ex-Independent National Electoral Commission chairman Mahmood Yakubu, former Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, and former presidential aide Reno Omokri. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the…

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Nigerians Face New U.S. Travel Curbs as Trump Administration Expands Immigration Restrictions

A fact sheet released by the White House on December 16, 2025, said the new measures target countries with what it described as “persistent and severe deficiencies” in their screening, vetting, and information-sharing systems. The proclamation, titled “President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of…

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Views and Echoes: Congested Presidential Primaries and Buhari’s Legacy on Corruption

This column is focused on the weekly provision of incisive analysis, deep reflections, and holistic perspectives on topical national issues and broader international issues with significant impact on Nigeria. The thrust of this week’s column will focus on 2023 politicking within the country’s two major political parties as personal consultations are heightening, leading to the…

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We Will Address Internal Discords, Lawsuits Before National Convention – APC

Despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s advice and the ongoing convention brouhaha, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that the convention’s date is not their top priority, compared to pressing internal disputes and litigations. All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) announced the party’s stance to newsmen yesterday. John James Akpanudoedehe, CECPC Secretary, said…

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Twitter: Implications of the Lifted Twitter Ban in Nigeria

Effective today, President Buhari has lifted the 222-day-old ban on Twitter in Nigeria, maintaining that the lift was a result of Twitter’s willingness to run its activities in cooperation with the Federal Government. The President’s approval was given, following a memo written to him by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa…

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Ex-Oyo State Governor, Alao Akala, dies at 71

Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, a former governor of Oyo State, died this Wednesday 12th January, 2022 in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.He was 71 years old. He was a former police officer and between 2003 and 2006 he was the deputy governor under Gov. Rashidi Ladoja. who was impeached. There after, Alao-Akala became the acting governor for…

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Ohanaeze berates Tinubu’s move for Presidency

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural Igbo organization, has described Tinubu’s move for Presidency as an unfortunate disruption of the rules of natural justice. The group lamented that the national APC leader would embark on a project that seeks to trouble Nigeria, rather than contributing to the concerted efforts required to save the country. Chief Alex…

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