Nigerians travelling to the United States have been warned about the strict consequences of overstaying their visa. U.S. immigration officials explained that those who stay beyond their approved period risk being permanently banned from entering the country again. According to the officials, U.S. consular officers have access to each traveller’s immigration history, making it easy…
The suspended Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has said she will neither apologise to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, nor the Senate for speaking her truth. According to her, the six-month suspension is a clear case of political victimisation. In a statement on Monday entitled, “Re:…
Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM), has emphasised the spiritual implications of premarital s3x. According to him, men who deflowered women, form a covenant with them, which can lead to a lifetime of spiritual bondage. Dr. Olukoya warned that this covenant can also transfer demonic influences to…
Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has attributed his recent political struggles to his close relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Anyanwu claimed victory in last Friday’s Supreme Court judgment and dismissed the opposition…
Nigeria’s Senate has come under fire from former Education Minister Obiageli Ezekwesili for obstructing a probe into Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili accused Nigerian lawmakers of acting with impunity and called them a group of nation destroyers. The Economist’s claim that Nigerian politics is a hostile environment…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has stated that his administration is making serious efforts to restore the dignity of the people through quality education and health care delivery in the State. A release by his Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha Njoku, said Governor Otti stated this on Sunday, while playing host to a delegation…
In line with the infrastructural development agenda of his administration, Governor Alex Otti, is set to flag-off the construction of two critical road projects in Umuahia. A release by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, stated that the road projects to be flagged-off include: the- Orpet-Umuafai Ahieke- Lodu road(4.32km) and the Ahieke – Okwuta-Bende…
The nominees for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been unveiled, celebrating excellence in African cinema and television. This year’s nominations recognise a stellar lineup of actors, filmmakers, and content creators who have made remarkable contributions to the industry over the past year. Leading the acting nominations are Nollywood stars Adedimeji Lateef,…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has shared her inspiring life journey, highlighting the challenges she faced before becoming the accomplished woman she is today. Speaking at the Nigerian Women’s Day event held on the sidelines of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations…
Buba Galadima, a key figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and a close associate of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims of any agreement between the North and South regarding the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, Galadima emphasized that opposition parties should focus on ensuring…
