US Suspends Immigrant Visa Applications Worldwide The United States has suspended immigrant visa applications worldwide as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to tighten immigration rules and prevent applicants deemed likely to depend on public assistance from entering the country. A State Department official confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying the initiative was
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, on Wednesday said that the removal of fuel subsidy should not be the sole basis for determining which political candidate can manage Nigeria’s economy better in the 2027 election. Amadi argued that while subsidy policy remains an important economic issue, Nigerians
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Jigawa State Chapter, has cautioned Islamic scholars and clerics against political engagements that could weaken their independence, credibility and moral standing in the eyes of the public ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party made the call in a statement signed and issued to journalists by its Youth Ambassador,
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has expressed grief over the death of former Supreme Court Justice, Umaru Atu Kalgo, describing his passing as a major loss to the state and Nigeria’s legal profession. Kalgo died on Monday at the age of 89 and was buried according to Islamic rites. In a condolence message, Governor Idris
Yobe Residents Slam Gov. Buni’s N300m Donation to JIBWIS Residents and activists in Yobe State have criticised Governor Mai Mala Buni over his reported N300 million donation towards the proposed university of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), with some questioning the priority given to the project amid challenges in the state’s education and
FG Moves to Revive Suspended Kolmani Oil Exploration in Bauchi The Federal Government has commenced moves to revive exploration activities at the stalled Kolmani oil field in Bauchi State, with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) undertaking an assessment of the project to determine measures required for its remobilisation. The RMAFC Chairman, Muhammad
Why NBA Invited Me to Speak on Insecurity — VeryDarkMan Social media activist and commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has explained his invitation to speak at the Nigerian Bar Association’s 2026 Annual General Conference, dismissing criticism over his participation. VDM spoke on Tuesday as a panellist at the ongoing NBA conference in
UNIZIK Professor Handed 3-Months Suspension Over Alleged Sexual Harassment The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Odinye of the Department of Chinese Studies for three months over allegations of sexual harassment involving a female student. The university said the suspension followed the recommendations of a six-member special investigative panel
Kwara 2027: ADC Candidate, Zakari Mohammed Pledges to Tackle Insecurity, Revive Economy The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has unveiled a technology-driven security agenda aimed at tackling insecurity and creating an enabling environment for economic development across the state. Mohammed said sustainable socio-economic development could
FCT CP Warns DPOs Against Detaining Suspects Beyond 24 Hours The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has directed Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to ensure that suspects are not detained beyond 24 hours without a valid court order or other lawful authority. Sanusi issued the directive during a supervisory