Author: Olayinka Popoola

Nigeria Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Rwandan Nationals

May 16, 2026

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially rolled out a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals, effective immediately. The move follows a direct announcement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda. It serves as a reciprocal gesture to Rwanda’s existing policy granting Nigerian citizens visa-free entry for up […]

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All 22 Political Parties Submit Membership Registers to INEC, Meeting Extended Deadline for 2027 Polls

May 16, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties have fully complied with the Electoral...

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Tinubu arrives Rwanda for Africa CEO Forum

May 13, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2026. He was received by...

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DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties In Zamfara Air Strike

May 13, 2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports alleging that civilians were killed during a recent military air strike on Tumfa...

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70-year-old Nigerian pilgrim dies in Mecca

May 13, 2026

The Nasarawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed the death of a 70-year-old female pilgrim from the state, Hajiya Rukayya Haliru,...

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Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman 75 Years for ₦33.8bn Fraud

May 13, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for...

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Adeleke appoints BOVAS founder as UNIOSUN chancellor

May 11, 2026

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Victoria Adunola Samson as the new Chancellor of Osun State...

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473 pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia as Shettima flags off 2026 hajj flight

May 4, 2026

Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Sunday flagged off the 2026 hajj flight to Saudi Arabia, charging intending pilgrims to be of...

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JUST IN: Obi, Kwankwaso Join Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC)

May 3, 2026

The 2023 presidential candidates of the Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Peter Obi and Rabiu...

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INEC Restores Mark, Aregbesola’s Names On Its Portal

May 1, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinstated the names of former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State governor...

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Tinubu nominates Tegbe as power minister

May 1, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. This was contained...

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Adeleke Approves ASUU Agreement Implementation at UNIOSUN

April 27, 2026

Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the...

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NYSC Releases 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Timetable

April 8, 2026

The National Youth Service Corps has released the timetable for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation exercise, outlining key...

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NYSC Releases 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Timetable

April 8, 2026

The National Youth Service Corps has released the timetable for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation exercise, outlining key...

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Tinubu condemns killings in Plateau, Kaduna, vows justice

March 31, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has condemned recent attacks by gunmen in Plateau State and Kaduna State, describing the incidents as barbaric...

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Oyo Speaker joins 2027 governorship race

March 29, 2026

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state....

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Tinubu donates ALL his salaries since assuming office to armed forces support fund

March 29, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to donate of all his salaries since assuming office to a special fund dedicated...

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OFFICIAL: Senegal files lawsuit with CAS, contesting Morocco’s AFCON 2025 title

March 25, 2026

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has filed an appeal against CAF’s...

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IGP Appoints New Lagos Police Commissioner

March 25, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu has appointed Olatunji Fatai as the new Commissioner of Police in Lagos. The appointment...

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MC Oluomo reclaims NURTW secretariat after Baruwa’s arrest

March 25, 2026

Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has regained control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) national secretariat in...

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Gov Dauda Lawal officially joins APC, received by Shettima

March 25, 2026

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been formally received into the All Progressives Congress by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The...

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Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of 2025–26 season

March 25, 2026

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025–26 season, bringing an end to his nine-year spell...

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My current job is my priority, Adelabu speaks on Oyo guber race

March 24, 2026

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday did not say whether he was considering resignation or not amid growing...

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BREAKING: EFCC operatives seal off street around Malami’s Abuja residence

March 24, 2026

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday cordoned off the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of...

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BREAKING: Court Adjourns El-Rufai Bail Hearing to March 31

March 24, 2026

Federal High Court adjourns El-Rufai’s bail hearing to March 31, following today’s hearing, during which legal arguments were presented by...

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NYSC staff araigned over death of Corps member in Ogun

March 23, 2026

A staff member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, appeared before an Abeokuta Chief...

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Presidency Defends Tinubu’s UK Visit

March 21, 2026

The Nigerian presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom, saying the trip was aimed at attracting...

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Recruitment into Amotekun has become highly politicised, says Gani Adams

March 21, 2026

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has alleged that recruitment into Amotekun has become heavily politicised. In January...

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Governor Adeleke Extols Faith, and Unity as Osun Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Fitr

March 20, 2026

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has congratulated Muslim faithfuls in Osun State on the successful completion of...

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Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu Urges Muslims To Uphold Unity, Compassion Beyond Ramadan

March 19, 2026

As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria,...

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