Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has announced plans to return to school to strengthen his control over his music career and business operations. The Zazu crooner, who already holds an OND from Kwara State Polytechnic, revealed that he now wants to deepen his understanding of the business side of the industry. Portable explained that his goal is to ensure his record label, Zeh Nation, and his music platforms are properly managed rather than relying solely on others for guidance. “Even though I already have an OND from Kwara State Polytechnic, I still want…

By Deborah Nnamdi Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate George Moghalu has fallen behind in his own polling unit in the ongoing Anambra governorship election. Preliminary results from Polling Unit 017, Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi North Local Government Area, show that Moghalu trailed the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Professor Chukwuma Soludo. Of the 463 registered voters at the unit, only 86 were accredited for the November 8 poll. Soludo emerged with 57 votes, while Moghalu secured 22. The remaining votes were shared among other parties. The result indicates early voting trends in the area as collation continues across the…

Belarus has updated its immigration rules, introducing higher income and salary requirements for foreign nationals seeking to work in the country or sponsor dependents. The changes, effective November 1, 2025, aim to ensure expatriates can meet the financial obligations of living in Belarus. The revised thresholds for sponsoring family members are modestly higher: spouses must now demonstrate a minimum income of BYN 2,624.97 (up from BYN 2,623.92), while minimum income for children ranges from BYN 305.86 for younger children to BYN 479.59 for older children. Authorities review these figures quarterly, requiring applicants to verify current rates before submission. Salary requirements…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States has rolled out a major change to its visa application process, now assessing applicants’ health and financial capacity to ensure they can cover medical expenses without relying on state-funded healthcare. Under the Trump administration’s new directive, embassies and consulates will place greater emphasis on applicants’ medical history and ability to pay for treatment, including long-term care. Officers will review chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancer, or mental health conditions to determine potential reliance on public healthcare. Dependents, including children and elderly family members, will also be evaluated to gauge…

As voters across Anambra State head to the polls, civil society groups have expressed optimism that the governorship election will hold peacefully despite the heavy deployment of security operatives. Speaking during an election monitoring exercise, Jake Epelle, Founder of TAF Africa and representative of a civil society organisation observing the poll, said the general atmosphere across the state remained calm, with residents demonstrating restraint and commitment to protecting their communities. “The security situation is not something to worry much about. The Anambra people are peace-loving. Everyone wants to ensure they don’t shed their own blood, so they find ways to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of its Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has elected Senator Mao Ohabunwa as the new Chairman of its Board of Trustees (BoT). Ohabunwa emerged on Friday following a meeting held at the official residence of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister in Abuja, where Isah Dansidi was also elected as Secretary of the board. Speaking during the inauguration, Abdulrahman said the reconstitution of the board was part of efforts to restore integrity, fairness, and public trust in the party. “We have come together not merely to inaugurate a new…

By Deborah Nnamdi A disturbing case of alleged child trafficking disguised as legal adoption has emerged in Imo State, exposing the dark network of illegal baby sales and unregulated orphanages reportedly operating under state cover. A 21-year-old mother of two, Mercy Okoro from Ebonyi State, has accused Madam Charity Uzoka, operator of Care of the Child Orphanage in Owerri North Local Government Area, of deceitfully selling her newborn baby boy for N1.5 million shortly after birth. The incident, which took place between March and June 2025 at Watergate Hospital in Orji, has sparked outrage among child rights advocates and human…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels has broken down in tears while speaking about her troubled marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, saying she feels emotionally drained and may return to him despite their ongoing marital crisis. The 25-year-old actress made the revelation in a video shared on Friday, following days of tension surrounding her relationship with the Delta North senator. The controversy deepened after Regina alleged that her brother, Samuel “Sammy West” Daniels, had been arrested on her husband’s orders and detained for several days. In a lengthy social media post, she revealed that her estranged parents…

Air travelers across the United States faced mounting uncertainty on Friday as a federal directive ordering airlines to reduce flights at dozens of major airports officially took effect. The move, initiated by the Trump administration, is being presented as a temporary measure to address growing air traffic safety concerns tied to staffing shortages caused by the record-length government shutdown, now entering its sixth week. Under the directive, airlines were instructed to cut flight operations by four percent starting Friday morning, with the reductions expected to rise gradually to 10 percent in the coming week. The cuts affect 40 airports nationwide,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The UK government’s push to tighten immigration controls could cost the country up to £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion), according to its own internal assessment, casting doubt on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to cut migration without harming the economy. The Home Office report, released alongside Starmer’s sweeping immigration reforms, reveals significant economic risks tied to the Labour government’s plan to drastically reduce the number of foreign workers and students allowed to remain in Britain. Key changes include shortening post-study visas for international graduates from two years to 18 months and raising English-language requirements for skilled-worker visas. Employers…