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By Deborah Nnamdi A Nigerian man jailed for kidnapping has been on the run for nearly a month after absconding from an open prison in Sussex, UK. Ola Abimbola, 36, who was serving a 21-year sentence for conspiracy to kidnap, grievous bodily harm, blackmail, and false imprisonment, walked out of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…