US Judge Voids 75-Country Immigrant Visa Pause Including Nigeria
A US federal judge has struck down a policy suspending immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria, but separate visa restrictions affecting...
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Hull vs Man United: Tigers Stun United 2-0 in EPL Opener
Hull City marked their return to the Premier League with a shock 2-0 victory over Manchester United, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring at the MKM Stadium.
Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Espí Seals Late Win for Mourinho
Carlos Espí struck in the 90th minute to give Real Madrid a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol as José Mourinho began his new LaLiga spell with three points.
Gunmen Abduct Scores From Niger Mosque During Friday Prayers
Scores of residents are feared abducted after gunmen attacked villages and a mosque during Friday prayers in Borgu LGA of Niger State.
NITDA Urges CBN to Prepare for ‘Invisible Banking’ Era
NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa says Nigeria’s banking regulation must evolve as financial services become embedded in everyday digital platforms.
LASU Probes Missing Results, Delayed Graduation Claims
Lagos State University says it is investigating allegations that some lecturers failed to upload students' results, potentially affecting graduation and academic...
US Plans New Iran Sanctions as Tensions Rise
The United States is preparing a new package of sanctions against Iran as both sides trade warnings and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled.
UNICEF: 25,074 Children Among Nigeria’s Cholera Cases
More than 25,000 children are among Nigeria’s suspected cholera cases as UNICEF warns that major funding and public health gaps are hampering the response.
CDCFIB Says Paramilitary Recruitment Will End in Four Weeks
The board overseeing Nigeria’s four federal paramilitary services says its long-running recruitment exercise has reached its final stages, with successful candidates to...
Tinubu Suspends Three Perm Secs Over Alleged Fake Agency
President Bola Tinubu has suspended three federal permanent secretaries and ordered the arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze after the ICPC uncovered an alleged unauthorised...
NFF Says EFCC, ICPC Probing N12bn Intervention Fund
The Nigeria Football Federation says documents relating to a N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund are before the EFCC and ICPC as the agencies investigate...
INEC Adopts Osun Election as Benchmark for 2027 Polls
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says lessons from the Osun governorship election will shape the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.
FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid
Federal Government declares Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid and mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
Dozens Killed as Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Sokoto
Rescue and recovery operations are continuing in Gorau community after a heavily loaded boat carrying farmers and labourers capsized, killing dozens of passengers.
Families Protest as About 45 Borno Children Remain Missing
Parents of children abducted from Mussa in Borno State have staged a protest in Uba, saying about 45 children remain unaccounted for nearly 100 days after the attack.
Ile-Ife Delivers 75,758 Votes for Adeleke’s Re-election as Omisore Commends Residents, Leaders
Ile-Ife delivered 75,758 votes for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election, with Ife East, Central, North and South recording strong support. Special Adviser Bamikole...
Tinubu Directs EFCC Cash Recoveries, Dividends to NELFUND
President Bola Tinubu has directed that eligible cash recovered by the EFCC and funds from unclaimed dividends be channelled to Nigeria’s student loan scheme.
FG Says Subsidy, FX Reforms Generated N15.8tn in 30 Months
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigeria’s economic reforms generated N15.8 trillion in additional resources, with states and councils receiving the larger share.