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The United States will begin a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian citizens from January 1, 2026, under a new presidential proclamation aimed at strengthening US border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria announced the decision on Monday, stating that the measure will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time in…
The Federal Government says its recent diplomatic dust-up with the United States, in which President Donald Trump threatened military intervention over alleged mass killings of Christians, “has been largely resolved”. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Monday at a year-end news conference in Abuja, the nation’s capital. …
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has conferred the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yoruba land on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The installation ceremony, held on Sunday at the Alaafin’s palace in Oyo State, attracted a large gathering of dignitaries from across the country and beyond. The title Okanlomo…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year celebrations. The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,…
Patson Daka emerged as Zambia’s hero at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, heading home a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening Group A fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Leicester City striker’s intervention came at a crucial moment when the 2012 continental…
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has issued a stark warning, outlining the negative consequences for workers and businesses if Nigeria’s newly signed tax laws are not implemented by the January 1, 2026 deadline. President Bola Tinubu recently enacted four major tax reform bills, hailed by the…
Former First Lady Dr Aisha Buhari has disclosed that she fought off persistent attempts by influential individuals to force her and her children out of the Presidential Villa during her husband’s eight-year tenure as Nigeria’s president. In a newly published biography titled “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” authored by Dr…
Ghana’s parliament has passed landmark legislation to legalise and regulate cryptocurrency, positioning the West African nation as a progressive hub for digital assets amidst growing concerns over unregulated transactions across the continent. The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, which received parliamentary approval, establishes a comprehensive framework for licensing cryptocurrency platforms and overseeing their operations….
As Christmas draws near, Lagos markets are beginning to glow with festive colours—but behind the tinsel and bright displays lies a more measured mood. Traders across major commercial hubs say this year’s yuletide season is unfolding with uneven momentum, shaped by rising costs, cautious consumer behaviour and shifting spending priorities. At the Balogun Business Association…
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly recalled the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, along with several other career diplomats, as part of a broader review of American diplomatic representation abroad. According to a report by Politico, the recall is linked to efforts by the Trump administration to realign foreign missions with its…
