Israel says top ISIS leader killed in Gaza strike
Israel says it has killed ISIS leader Muhammad Abd al-Aziz Abu Zayda in a Gaza airstrike as its ground assault intensifies.
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Jonathan’s brother refutes claims ex-president is quitting 2027 presidential bid
Jonathan’s cousin dismisses report claiming the former president has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race.
FG grants amnesty to visa overstayers in five-month expired-visa initiative
Nigeria’s Expired Visa Initiative offers a temporary, penalty-free window from May 1 to September 30, 2025, for foreign nationals with expired immigration status to either regularise their stay or leave the country voluntarily.
Nigeria defends passport fee hike… cites quality, anti-corruption reforms
The Federal Government on Thursday defended its decision to raise Nigerian passport fees to N100,000 and N200,000, saying the hike is necessary to sustain quality, curb corruption, and ensure timely delivery.
Tinubu approves lifetime salary for retiring senior interior ministry officers
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new policy granting lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General and above in Nigeria’s Interior Ministry.
Investigators probe motive in deadly Minneapolis church attack
Authorities are investigating the motive of a gunman who opened fire at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and wounding 17 others before taking his own life.
Nigeria immigration service announces new passport application charges starting Sept 1
The Federal Government has increased Nigerian passport fees to N100,000 and N200,000 effective September 1, 2025, while diaspora rates remain unchanged.
Osun govt to seek certified copy of U.S. judgment on monarch’s fraud conviction
The Osun State Government has said it will obtain the Certified True Copy of the U.S. court judgment that sentenced the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to prison over COVID-19 loan fraud before taking any action on his stool.
YouTube TV, Fox battle over deal as subscribers risk losing channels
YouTube TV and Fox are locked in a contract dispute that could see subscribers lose key channels, including sports coverage.
Three killed as police officers allegedly hired by landgrabber attack Lagos market
Three traders were killed and a police inspector critically injured after armed officers allegedly hired by landgrabber Abiodun Ariori attacked Lagos’ Owode Market, prompting police to declare him wanted.