Month: February 2025
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FULL LIST: UK, Nigeria, Saudi, Others Missing as US Releases Eligible Countries for Visa Waiver Programme
The Nation Newspaper The United States of America has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. Among other African countries, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana are not listed in the new visa waiver programme for 2025 as the country introduces policy updates on permit privilege eligibility and others. The US…
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CBN’s Forex Policies Working – Renowned Financial Expert
The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has expressed confidence in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange policies, stating that they are yielding positive results and aligning the naira closer to its fair value. Rewane expressed his thoughts on the Global Business Report show on Arise TV on Monday. The naira has…
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Again: Multichoice Increases DStv, GOtv Prices (Full List)
Multichoice is set to increase the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages effective from March 1, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement to its customers on Monday. The statement titled, “Price adjustments for DStv and GOtv packages,” read, “Dear Customer, please note that effective 1 March 2025, there will be a price adjustment…
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Lagos Assembly: Meranda May Step down as Speaker, Two Lawmakers ‘Shortlisted’ To Take Over
Vanguard News The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Meranda, may step down, paving the way for either Mr. David Setonji or Mr. Wale Rauf to assume the position. This development follows intervention efforts by prominent political figures, including former APC National Chairman and ex-Osun State Governor Chief Bisi Akande, former…
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22-year-old Nigerian, Zuriel Oduwole Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
An advocate for peace, education, and gender equality, Zuriel Oduwole, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. A Sunday press release noted that Oduwole has actively engaged in global diplomatic efforts, influencing discussions on education and peace, working to create opportunities for marginalised communities and promoting meaningful change. Born in Los Angeles to…
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Ramadan 2025: When does Muslims fasting start, everything you need to know
Vanguard News In a few days, over two billion people worldwide will start fasting during daylight hours for the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is Islam’s sacred month of fasting, dedicated to prayer, self-reflection, honoring loved ones, supporting the needy, and seeking forgiveness. ‘ Here’s what you need to know about Ramadan, including its start…
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Inside Lagos GAC: The powerful political machine created by Tinubu in turmoil GAC
Vanguard News •30 men with powers to make or mar gov•How Obasa’s impeachment worsened conflict in group The crisis rocking Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has escalated ascritics are challenging the continued existence of the Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC, a body created by President Bola Tinubu as governor, as an apex…
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Why Vatsa, 9 other coup plotters were summarily executed —IBB
Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has justified why his boyhood friend and classmate, Mamman Jiya Vatsa, and nine other top military officers, who were accused of plotting to overthrow him, were summarily executed in March 1986. General Babangida’s version of the killing of Vatsa and nine other coup plotters is contained in his autobiography entitled…
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2027: We’ll do something different from the past — Opposition parties
Vanguard News Options available to Nigeria’s opposition leaders and political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections are somewhat limited, but they’ve shown signs of not giving up. With the next election in about two years, opposition politicians have already started hoarding together and speaking out against the current administration’s policies and decisions. Some possible…
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Light of Hope: The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo By Saleh Faruq Gagarawa
By: Saleh Faruq Gagarawa As I type these words with a cannula in my hand, I find a striking resemblance between perseverance through pain and the unyielding dedication of Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, mni to the service of humanity. Leaders emerge in different forms—some through rhetoric, others through action. Dr. Gwarzo belongs to the latter…