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5 Most difficult visas to obtain as Nigerian

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, June 13th, 2025

By Igwe Patrick For Nigerians, securing a visa usually means dealing with a lot of rigorous, time-consuming, and sometimes expensive procedures. Some countries have made things easier with affordable and quick e-visa systems, but others require detailed documents, interviews, or even approvals from multiple agencies. Here are five of the most difficult visas to obtain […]

Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s motions against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, awards N100,000 fine

Posted by admin Legislature, Headlines, Latest Politics, Senate Thursday, June 12th, 2025

ABUJA– The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two interlocutory motions the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, brought before it in the case challenging the six-month suspension that was handed to the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel led by Justice […]

World most followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, deported from U.S. after arrest

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, June 12th, 2025

World most followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, deported from U.S. after arrest By Racheal Ayodele Khaby Lame, the world most followed TikToker, has been deported from the United States. The TikToker, with over 160 million followers, was arrested and detained in Las Vegas by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, on June 6, 2025. According […]

I’m using Orji Kalu’s Aba infrastructure template to develop Abia State – Gov Alex Otti

Posted by admin Abia, Governors, Headlines, State News, Top Stories Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Abia State Gov, Alex Otti The former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District in the Senate, has received laudable commendation from the incumbent Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti. During a courtesy visit, Governor Otti, on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, acknowledged the enviable records set in […]

Indian bride arrested for allegedly murdering husband on honeymoon

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Police in India have taken into custody a woman who disappeared after her husband was found murdered during their honeymoon. The woman, 25-year-old Sonam Raghuvanshi, reportedly surrendered to authorities. Her disappearance had sparked a widespread campaign by both families, who believed she may have been abducted or killed. However, police now claim Sonam hired […]

Nigeria tie Russia in international friendly – breaks Russian 6-year attendance records

Posted by admin Sports, Headlines, Soccer Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw on Friday in their international friendly clash with Russia. Russia took the lead in the 27th minute after Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi put the ball into his own net. The Super Eagles responded in the second half through Tolu Arokodare, who netted the equaliser in the 71st minutes for […]

Chad Orders Retaliatory Visa Ban On US Citizens

Posted by admin American Politics, Africa & World Politics, Headlines Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Itno has directed the suspension of visas to all US citizens as a reprisal move for a travel ban. Recall that the Central African country was among the 12 nations that were affected by the recent Visa ban order of Donald Trump. According to Trump, the ban was in the interest […]

Nigeria moving towards dictatorship -Ozekhome

Posted by admin Headlines, Latest Politics Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Popular Nigerian constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate, Professor Mike Ozekhome (SAN), has cautioned that the country is “gradually driving without knowing it towards a one-party state,” a trajectory he said may develop into a full-blown dictatorship if not checked. Ozekhome stated this on Saturday while speaking on Channels Television’s “Hard Copy.” He lamented that […]

Why I’m yet to visit Ooni of Ife — Alaafin of Oyo

Posted by admin Oyo, Headlines, State News Sunday, June 8th, 2025

By Adam Mosadioluwa The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has explained why he has not yet visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, clarifying that the delay is due to scheduling and not any disagreement between them. Oba Owoade’s recent visit to the Oluwo of Iwo sparked widespread speculation on social […]

Ireland deports 35 Nigerians over immigration offences

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Ireland on Wednesday deported 35 Nigerians for flouting various immigration offence A statement from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), which led the operation, said Immigration officials confirmed that five children and nine women were among those deported. The children removed were all part of family groups. “All individuals were removed on a chartered flight […]