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US Court Compels FBI and DEA to Unveil Drug Investigation Files Linked to Tinubu
U.S. Court Orders FBI and DEA to Release Records on President Bola Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Trafficking Investigation
In a recent ruling, a United States District Court in Washington, D.C., has mandated the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug … Continue Reading
EFCC Secures N485M Forfeiture from Abuja Property Suspect
EFCC Secures Interim Forfeiture of N485 Million Linked to Alleged Fraudulent Property Deals
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully obtained an interim forfeiture order from the Federal High Court in Abuja for the sum of N485 million. … Continue Reading
US Embassy Sets New Visa Interview Standards for Nigerians
US Embassy in Nigeria Implements New Visa Interview Procedures Starting April 22
The United States (US) Embassy has announced significant changes to the visa interview process for Nigerian applicants, effective April 22, 2025. This new requirement mandates that all individuals … Continue Reading
Nigeria imposes $15 daily fine For Visa Overstaying from August 1
Nigeria Introduces Stricter Immigration Penalties and New Expatriate Administration System
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced a series of stringent immigration regulations, including harsher penalties for expatriates who overstay their visas. Effective August 1, those who remain in the country … Continue Reading
Islamic cleric Advocates death penalty for whoever changes religion
Islamic Cleric Calls for Death Penalty for Apostates, Sparks Controversy
In a provocative statement on his official Facebook page, Dr. Ibrahim Jalingo, the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, has endorsed the death penalty for Muslims who abandon … Continue Reading
US to begin screening immigration applicants’ social media
USCIS Expands Grounds for Immigration Denials to Include Antisemitic Activity on Social Media
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a significant policy shift on Wednesday, now considering antisemitic activity on social media as grounds for denying immigration applications… Continue Reading
5 countries With Easy visa Requirements For Nigerians
Navigating Visa Challenges: Five Countries with Accessible Entry Requirements for Nigerians
The journey to obtaining a visa can often be a daunting and intricate process for many Nigerians. The time-consuming nature of these applications is compounded by strict restrictions, particularly … Continue Reading
JAPA: Nigeria loses 14,815 nurses & midwives to UK
Nigerian Nurses and Midwives in High Demand in the UK: 14,815 Licensed Since 2017
According to reports, a substantial 14,815 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives have been granted licenses to practice in the United Kingdom between 2017 and September 2024. This … Continue Reading
JAPA: Nigeria loses $366 million as 16,000 doctors move abroad
Over 16,000 Nigerian Doctors Have Migrated Abroad in Recent Years, Warns Health Minister
Prof. Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, revealed that more than 16,000 doctors have left the country over the past five to seven … Continue Reading
Niger Declares Hausa as New Official Language, Dumps French
Niger Declares Hausa as New National Language in Shift from Colonial Legacy
Niger’s military government has officially designated Hausa as the nation’s new national language, marking a significant departure from its colonial history, which heavily featured French. This landmark decision … Continue Reading