US Embassy: Visa, passport services uninterrupted despite shutdown
The US Embassy in Nigeria has assured that visa and passport services will continue despite the partial shutdown of the American government.
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U.S. Report: Nigeria returned trafficking victims to Boko Haram husbands
A U.S. Department of State report has accused the Nigerian and Borno State governments of returning trafficking victims to Boko Haram husbands and traffickers, citing corruption, poor screening, and inadequate protections.
Nigeria at 65: Achebe’s warning on bad leadership still relevant
At 65, Nigeria remains trapped in underdevelopment as leaders and analysts echo Achebe’s 1983 warning that the nation’s core problem is bad leadership
Insecurity, poverty have plunged North into curse – Dogara
Former Speaker Yakubu Dogara has said insecurity and bloodshed in northern Nigeria have placed the region under a spiritual curse, warning that the crisis must be addressed as a national emergency.
Eight million Nigerian households benefit from ₦330bn palliative – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says his administration has disbursed N330 billion to eight million households under the federal government’s social investment programme to support poor and vulnerable Nigerians.
Tinubu to address Nigerians in nationwide broadcast for 65th Independence anniversary
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide address at 7 a.m. on October 1 to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, with expectations that he will review national progress and ongoing reforms.
Swift goes on high alert following alleged political violence concerns
Taylor Swift has reportedly increased her security and installed bulletproof glass at a Kansas City Chiefs game, claiming she fears becoming the target of a revenge attack following the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
Melon seeds used in egusi soup complete Earth orbit for scientific research
Melon seeds used in Nigeria’s popular egusi soup spent seven days orbiting Earth and are now being examined for genetic changes that could improve both space food systems and agricultural productivity back home.
Enugu Pastor in custody for alleged assault during deliverance
A pastor in Enugu has been remanded for allegedly raping two sisters during a deliverance session, confessing and blaming “the devil.”
Tinubu says APC has delivered on its promise of change
President Bola Tinubu insists his administration has fulfilled the APC’s decade-old promise of change, arguing that critics lack understanding of economic reforms, despite widespread public complaints of hardship.