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Nigerians to pay up to $15,000 visa bond for U.S. tourist, business visas from January 21, 2026
By Oghenekevwe Kofi Nigerians applying for United States tourist and business visas will soon face a new financial requirement, as the U.S. government expands its visa bond pilot programme to include Nigeria from January 21, 2026.Under the policy, certain applicants for B-1 and B-2 visas may be required to pay…
Read More »How troops foil armed robbery on Abuja-Kaduna highway
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled an armed robbery on the Abuja–Kaduna highway, preventing harm to commuters. A source at the division told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the incident occurred about 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, after troops received a distress call at…
Read More »Borno bombing: Troops arrest eight more suspects
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested eight additional suspects over their alleged involvement in the December 24, 2025 suicide bombing at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. The latest arrests came barely three days after the alleged mastermind of the attack, identified as Sheriff Umar, was apprehended by troops…
Read More »Court grants Malami, wife, son N1.5bn bail
By Douglas Maha, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail of 500 million naira each to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, his wife and his son, after they were arraigned on corruption-related charges. Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that the…
Read More »Tinubu appoints Odusote as first female DG of Nigerian Law School President
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to head the institution since its establishment in 1962. The appointment, which takes effect from January 10, 2026, is for…
Read More »Troops rescue abducted retired Army Colonel in Plateau
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have rescued a retired senior Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Ajanaku (retd.), who was abducted by unidentified gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The officer was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday, January 5, 2026, prompting an immediate security response. Following…
Read More »2026 budget will deepen Tinubu’s reforms, drive shared prosperity – FG
The Federal Government has described the 2026 Appropriation Bill as a strategic instrument to consolidate the gains of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda and fast-track shared prosperity for Nigerians. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who said the budget, tagged “The Budget…
Read More »Bandits abduct many in fresh night attacks on Katsina communities
Bandits armed with dangerous weapons have reportedly invaded several communities in Katsina State, abducting many residents during coordinated night attacks. Eyewitnesses said the attacks occurred on Monday night when heavily armed bandits stormed the affected areas, operating for several hours and unleashing violence on the communities. Security sources disclosed that…
Read More »Oversabi Aunty becomes fourth highest-grossing nollywood film after crossing N700m
The Nollywood film Oversabi Aunty, produced and directed by actress Toyin Abraham, has emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time in West Africa after surpassing the ₦700 million mark at the box office. The film achieved the milestone within just 18 days of its cinema release, further…
Read More »US defence firm partners Tantita to deploy US-made drones against oil theft
A new high-tech surveillance partnership is set to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against crude oil theft, as American defence technology company Textron Systems moves to equip Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) with advanced reconnaissance drones for operations in the Niger Delta. Under the agreement, Textron Systems will supply three Aerosonde…
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