Category: Politics
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President Trump has hosted a White House summit with leaders from Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon to boost trade and counter Russia and China’s influence in West Africa. Trump emphasized Africa’s economic potential, focusing on trade-based partnerships while cutting foreign aid, including shutting down USAID. Discussions also covered security, drug trafficking, and immigration, with…
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Federal Government has expressed concern over the U.S. decision to impose stricter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, limiting B1/B2, F, and J visas to three months with single entry. Nigeria views the policy as disproportionate and misaligned with the principles of reciprocity and mutual respect, given the historically cordial U.S.-Nigeria relations. The restrictions are expected…
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Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smartwatches, and meta eyeglasses in schools, particularly during exams, with strict penalties for violators. Commissioner for Education, Olusegun Olayiwola, emphasized discipline and integrity in examinations during a meeting in Ibadan, urging school authorities to enforce the existing circular prohibiting such devices on school premises and…
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Senate has mandated a joint committee to investigate the surge of Ponzi schemes nationwide, particularly following the collapse of Crypto Bullion Exchange (CBEX), which reportedly defrauded investors of over ₦1.3 trillion. The motion, sponsored by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, highlighted concerns over fraudulent schemes like MMM Nigeria, MBA Forex, and CBEX, which promised high returns on…
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Nicki Minaj has publicly accused Jay-Z of owing her approximately $200 million, urging him to settle the debt to prevent further interest accumulation. While explaining, she referenced their past issues, including her claim that Jay-Z cheated her on Tidal equity payouts after its 2021 sale. In the meantime, Jay-Z is yet to respond to these…
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Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has stated that the party has no preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 election, despite reports that several prominent politicians, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, are frontrunners. Mark emphasized that all party members are equal stakeholders and assured that the…
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Presidency has criticised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its recent harsh assessment of Nigeria’s economic reforms, inflation, and poverty levels. The IMF’s report highlighted challenges such as high inflation, slow reform impacts, declining per capita GDP, and a poverty rate of 42% in 2023. It also pointed out issues like limited access to…
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Authorities in eastern Libya has refused entry to three European ministers—Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, Greece’s Migration Minister Thanos Plevris, Malta’s Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri—and the EU migration commissioner Magnus Brunner, citing alleged illegal entry and violations of Libyan diplomatic norms. The incident occurred after the delegation first visited Tripoli in the…
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U.S. Department of State has announced that most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas for Nigerian citizens will now be single-entry with a three-month validity, effective immediately. With Existing visas issued before July 8, 2025, remaining valid, this update is part of the U.S. global visa reciprocity policy, which can be reviewed and adjusted over time. The…
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Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, has announced that the agency has begun enforcement discussions with state governments and private sector employers to ensure full implementation of Nigeria’s mandatory health insurance policy. Previously voluntary, low coverage levels, especially in the private sector, are now being addressed through enforcement and…
