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Nigeria Begins Crackdown On Foreign Nationals Over Visa Overstays

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Nigeria’s immigration authorities have announced the commencement of a nationwideenforcement exercise targeting foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or breachedentry conditions. The move, which takes effect today, coincides with the country’s 65thIndependence Anniversary. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said the operation will be carried out across airports,land borders, and within communities, ensuring that all…

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Palestinian Authority, Arab Leaders Welcome New Trump Gaza Peace Plan

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The Palestinian Authority (PA) and several Arab leaders have expressed cautious support for thenewly unveiled Gaza peace plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, marking asurprising shift in Middle East diplomacy.The plan, announced over the weekend, outlines a framework aimed at ending years of conflictin Gaza by combining economic investment, political dialogue, and security…

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Senator Ndume Wants Tinubu To Dissolve PENGASSAN

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Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South, has called on President Bola Tinubu to dissolve the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) if the union continues to pursue what he described as private rather than national interests. Speaking during an interview on ARISE Television’s Prime Time, Ndume criticised the union’s decision to…

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Presidency Welcomes Jonathan To 2027 Race, Dismisses Ex-President’s Record

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The Presidency has welcomed former President Goodluck Jonathan to the 2027 Presidential race, but warned that his “dismal record in office” remains fresh in the minds of Nigerians. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made these assertions in a statement he signed Monday evening titled, ‘Former President Jonathan is welcome…

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FG Cancels Independence Day Parade

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The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade that had been scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced this in a statement on Monday. Imohiosen did not give…

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Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed In Abuja Robbery

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The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death ofSomtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, a News Anchor, Reporter,and Producer with Arise Television.Maduagwu reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday after an armed robbery attack ather residence in the Katampe area of Abuja. According to preliminary reports, armed…

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Kogi Governor Approves ₦300,000 Monthly Allowance For Medical Doctors

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the payment of ₦300,000 asmonthly allowance for medical doctors in the state, in a move aimed at boosting healthcaredelivery and addressing the challenge of brain drain in the sector.The governor’s approval, announced on Saturday in Lokoja, follows weeks of consultations withhealth stakeholders and is part of…

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China Sentences Former Agriculture Minister to Death Over Bribery Scandal

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A Chinese court has sentenced former Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian to death with a two-year reprieve after finding him guilty of accepting over $38 million in bribes during his time in public office.The ruling, delivered by the Intermediate People’s Court in Hebei Province on Saturday, foundthat Tang had abused his positions of power in various…

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Dangote Refinery Confirms Layoffs Amid Restructuring Efforts

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The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil facility, has confirmed that it has laid off someNigerian workers as part of an ongoing restructuring exercise.The $20 billion facility, designed to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, was launchedwith the promise of creating thousands of jobs and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on importedfuel. However, only months into…

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Rivers: Fubara Dissolves Ibas-Era Pensions Board

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Eight days after resuming office following the lifting of a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the State Pension Board constituted by the former Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ikot Ette-Ibas. The dissolution was announced in a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Dr….

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