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FULL LIST: US Judge Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting Nigeria, 74 Other Countries
A United States federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending the processing and issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled on Friday, August 21, 2026, that the policy was “patently unlawful” and exceeded the statutory…
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APC Unveils 108-Man Presidential Campaign Council for 2027: Yari Named DG, Uzodimma Secretary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its 108-member Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Chairman and former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, named Director-General. The composition of the council was announced on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser…
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Osun Election: How APC, Accord Allegedly Splashed Over N100bn on Poll
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party allegedly spent more than N100 billion in various forms of mobilisation, logistics and inducements during the August 15 Osun State governorship election, according to a report by PUNCH. The report, published by PUNCH, detailed how huge sums of money were allegedly deployed by the two major…
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FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday To Mark Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene…
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Drama Over Tinubu Files Deepens as FBI Warns US Court Against Full Disclosure
The controversy surrounding the release of United States government records linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a fresh turn, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warning that releasing some of the documents could endanger lives. The FBI made the disclosure in a filing before the US District Court for the District of…
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UBA Ceremony: ‘Civilisation Isn’t Excuse for Stupidity’ — Nigerians React as Graduate Calls Tony Elumelu ‘Tony
By Our Reporter A young female graduate has sparked controversy on social media after addressing United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, by his first name during the bank’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP) graduation ceremony in Lagos. The ceremony, held on Thursday, celebrated 374 young professionals who successfully completed the bank’s graduate…
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FG Launches iDICE Digital Training Programme for Nigerians (Apply)
The Federal Government has launched the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, a major initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with market-relevant digital and creative skills. The programme, implemented by the Bank of Industry (BOI), is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s technology and creative sectors through skills development, enterprise support, innovation and access to…
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Subsidy Savings: FG Reveals How N15.8tn Was Shared, N30.6tn Spent
By Our Reporter The Federal Government has disclosed a detailed breakdown of the financial gains from the removal of petrol subsidy and other economic reforms, revealing that the reforms generated N15.8 trillion in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating…
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Sanwo-Olu Gifts LASU Best Graduating Students ₦20m Each
By Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the two best graduating students of Lagos State University (LASU) with ₦20 million each for their outstanding academic performances. Sanwo-Olu announced the personal cash gifts on Wednesday during the university’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies held at the Ojo campus of the institution.…
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US Visa Shake-Up: 3 Services Affected as Nigerians Are Directed to Lagos
By Our Reporter The United States has realigned its visa operations in Nigeria, with routine visa services at the US Embassy in Abuja discontinued from August 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, Nigerians seeking routine US visas are required to process their applications through the US Consulate General in Lagos, which has been designated as…
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