The U.S. has suspended the issuance of work visas for Nigerian and other foreign commercial truck drivers with immediate effect, citing safety risks and threats to American truckers’ livelihoods.
Alaafin of Oyo asserts colonial-era recognition of his supremacy over Yorubaland amid a title dispute with the Ooni of Ife, though other monarchs are calling for peace.
Defence Chief Gen. Christopher Musa has blamed rising insecurity on political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections, foreign terror funding, and weak legal frameworks that frustrate counter-terrorism efforts.
Nykia Hamilton, the mother who went viral for working alone at a Burger King, has been fired by the franchise for repeated lateness, a decision she attributes to prioritizing her children
For up to four hours a day, former barbershop owner Beraldo Gabaldon cuts the hair of the homeless for free near MacArthur Park in Los Angeles
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, unveiled a N750m trust fund to drive development and called for reconciliation among the Itsekiri people during his 4th coronation anniversary.
A digitally altered image falsely claimed to show a Yoruba Nation diplomatic passport, but fact-checkers confirmed it was a doctored Nigerian passport.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has denied being in a supremacy battle with the Ooni of Ife, insisting his reign prioritises Yoruba heritage and the welfare of his people.
Following the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo to the Ooni of Ife, palace sources indicate that the Alaafin may release a Supreme Court ruling affirming his exclusive authority to confer pan-Yoruba chieftaincy titles.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, clarified that he is not in a supremacy battle with any monarch, emphasizing unity and advising the public to disregard attempts to sow discord.
