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US to Partially Suspend Certain Visas for Nigerians from January 1, 2026
The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals beginning January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria confirmed that the restriction takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting…
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US Offers $3,000 Incentive for Undocumented Migrants to Self-Deport During Christmas
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a limited-time incentive aimed at encouraging undocumented migrants to voluntarily leave the country during the Christmas season. In a statement released on Monday, DHS said undocumented migrants who register to self-deport through the CBP Home app by December 31 will receive a $3,000 stipend and…
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Yuletide: FG declares Public Holidays
The Federal Government on Monday, declared Dec. 25; Dec. 26 and Jan. 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the announcement in a statement by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo extended warm seasons…
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DHQ, Other Security Agency Intensify Security Ahead of Christmas Celebrations Across Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the deployment of robust, proactive measures to prevent attacks during the Christmas festivities across Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with other security agencies, had intensified operations in identified vulnerable…
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130 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren, Staff Regain Freedom After One Month
No fewer than 130 schoolchildren and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State, who were abducted by bandits on November 21, have regained their freedom after spending one month in captivity, the Presidency has confirmed. The announcement was made on Sunday by the presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, via a post on X,…
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Troops Neutralise IED, Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, under Operations Desert Sanity IV and V, have recorded further successes with the discovery and neutralisation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and the arrest of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Media Information Officer of…
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ICPC Invites Dangote Over Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, to provide additional information on his petition against the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. Dangote is expected to appear before the commission today or be represented by…
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Freezing Fes: Nigerian AFCON Fans Battle Unexpected Cold in Morocco
For many Nigerians travelling to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, the historic city of Fes is a must-visit, as the Super Eagles are scheduled to play all three of their group-stage matches there. Fes, Morocco’s oldest city, is widely regarded as the country’s spiritual and cultural capital. However, beyond its rich…
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US Halts Green Card, Citizenship Processing for Nigerians, Others on Expanded Travel Ban
The United States government has temporarily suspended the processing of green card and citizenship applications filed by Nigerians and nationals of other countries newly added to the US travel ban, according to a report by CBS News. The suspension affects legal immigration applications handled by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and primarily targets…
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Borno, Kano Contestants ‘Walk Home’ With Millions of Naira After Emerging Winners at 40th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition
Representatives of Borno and Kano states, Ahmed Musa and Hafsat Muhammad Sada, have emerged overall winners in the male and female categories respectively at the 40th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition. The results were announced on Saturday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, by the Director of the Centre for Islamic Studies, Usman Dan Fodio University,…
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