DR Congo warns Nigeria against “Backdoor” World Cup qualification amid player eligibility dispute
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) football federation has cautioned Nigeria against attempting to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup through administrative appeals after losing to the Leopards in the intercontinental playoff. The warning came in response to a formal petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), challenging the eligibility […]
US imposes broad visa restrictions on Nigerians amid security, overstay concerns
The United States government has imposed new travel restrictions on Nigerian nationals, barring entry under several immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing security risks and high rates of visa overstays. The announcement, made via a presidential proclamation published on the White House website, targets visa types commonly issued to Nigerians, including B-1 (business), B-2 (tourism), […]
Police to resume enforcement of tinted glass permit next year January
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that it will resume the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy beginning from 2nd January 2026, pending the final determination of a matter currently before the courts. The decision follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to ensure the safety of all citizens. […]
Buhari’s legacy: Restraint, security, and leadership decisions revealed in new biography
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s disciplined approach to leadership and political succession is at the centre of revelations in a new biography, ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’. The book highlights how Buhari’s prudence, strategic foresight, and adherence to institutional norms shaped the political landscape of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Authored by […]
Tonto Dikeh opens up on 27-year battle with addiction, personal struggles
Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has publicly shared her journey of overcoming decades-long personal struggles with smoking, alcohol, masturbation, and uncontrolled anger during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International Church in Abuja. Speaking during the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations service, led by Pastor Jerry Eze, Dikeh described her testimony as […]
Supreme Court affirms president’s power to declare emergency, suspend elected officials
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has confirmed that the president has constitutional authority to declare a state of emergency in any state to avert the collapse of law and order or prevent descent into disorder. The apex court also ruled that, within such a period, the president may suspend elected officials, provided the suspension is […]
Bayelsa mourns Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo following sudden death
Bayelsa State has been plunged into mourning after the sudden death of its 60-year-old deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed in his office on Thursday, and later passed away at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa. In a statement issued on Friday, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, […]
Dangote refinery cuts petrol price to ₦699 per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again reduced the gantry price of petrol, bringing the ex-depot rate down from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre. The adjustment, effective from 11 December 2025, represents a reduction of ₦129 per litre about 15.58 per cent according to real-time market data from Petroleumprice.ng. An official from the refinery, speaking […]
PDP leadership battle deepens as Wike, Makinde camps clash over INEC recognition
A fresh round of confrontation has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as rival political camps loyal to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, resume hostilities over which faction is recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the authentic leadership of the party. […]
Tinubu orders withdrawal of police from VIPs, directs NSCDC to take over amid security reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his directive for police officers currently assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) to be withdrawn and redeployed to areas facing insecurity, while instructing the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to assume their protective duties. Speaking minutes before presiding over the Federal Executive Council at the State […]