The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has terminated its contract with its third-party visa processing partner in the United States, forcing applicants to now submit their paperwork directly to Nigerian diplomatic missions.

By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — The Citizens Platform for Political Inclusion (CPPI), a coalition of citizens, public policy advocates and democratic governance stakeholders, has submitted a petition to the National Assembly seeking amendments to the Electoral Act on the regulation of political party nomination fees. The group also confirmed that it has issued pre-action notices […]

Sector Generated Over ₦108bn for Federation in Two Years, Grew 33.5% in 2025 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, says Nigeria’s solid minerals exports reached ₦354 billion in 2025, as the sector recorded significant growth under ongoing reforms. Shinkafi […]

By Gift ChapiOdekina ABUJA — The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen diplomatic engagement with South Africa following reports of renewed xenophobic attacks and the deaths of Nigerians in the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the Chairman of the House […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has approved a total of N403.1 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. The approved budgets comprise N170,103,487,540.56 for 2025 and N233,963,594,010.18 for 2026. The approval followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs by […]

The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Thursday.

Hon. Barr. Aida Nath Ogwuche, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has called on the Benue State Government and the Police to urgently review the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of several Idoma traditional leaders and youths.

By Etop Ekanem The Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Fred Akpewe, has said the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru, possesses the capacity to deliver the change Deltans have long desired. Akpewe made the assertion while speaking with journalists in Asaba, arguing that the state has witnessed 27 […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoThe Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to July 14, 2026, a suit filed by Accord Party presidential aspirant, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, seeking to be recognised as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The suit came up on Thursday amid the presence of supporters of the plaintiff, who gathered […]

Several members of Morocco’s national team this year were born in France and play for French clubs.

By Steve Oko The Governing Council of Abia State University (ABSU), has inaugurated a search team to commence the process of recruiting the institution’s 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor. Speaking during the inauguration at the Council Chamber, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Rt. Hon. Agwu U. Agwu, said the exercise was in compliance with Section […]

Okpala said the faction remained united and hopeful that the apex court would deliver justice.

By Ben Ngwakwe GOMBE — The Gombe State Government has assured the Christian community of its support following the fire that destroyed the multi-million-naira auditorium of the ECWA Gospel Church, located off Ashaka Road in Gombe metropolis. The fire, which occurred on the night of July 7, 2026, razed the church auditorium and destroyed electronic […]

By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Government has launched the Voluntary Assets, Income Declaration and Tax Regularisation Scheme (VAIDS), offering taxpayers a limited opportunity to regularise their tax records without incurring the full penalties associated with non-compliance. The scheme, which runs from July 6 to September 5, 2026, is open to individuals, businesses and other […]

By Vincent Ujumadu The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) have agreed to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening surveying education, including plans for the establishment of a Department of Surveying at the university. The proposed partnership was announced during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Anambra […]