US revokes over 175,000 visas under Trump over ‘crimes, immigration violations’
The United States of America, yesterday, disclosed that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under President Donald Trump administration for allegedly violating visa conditions, committing crimes, or posing security threats. The US Department of State (DoS), in a statement said the majority of the visa revocations followed “law enforcement encounters […]
‘I never said military should reject salary increase’ — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied reports that he asked members of the Nigerian military to reject any salary increase until after the 2027 general election. Obi described the report as false, saying it misrepresented his position on the welfare and remuneration of security personnel. The former Anambra […]
2027: NDI-ABAT projects 11m South-East votes for Tinubu
…— Lauds partnership with City Boy Movement By Precious Enaike ABUJA — The Ndigbo for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Forum, NDI-ABAT, has commended its partnership with the City Boy Movement, describing the collaboration as a major step towards strengthening grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group also […]
Run4Breath campaign takes asthma awareness to Kaduna, donates inhalers
KADUNA — The Run4Breath Asthma Awareness Campaign has taken its advocacy for greater awareness and improved access to asthma medication to Kaduna State, combining a 21-kilometre awareness run with a medical outreach at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH), Kaduna. The Kaduna leg of the six-day, six-state campaign was organised in partnership with the Run Kaduna […]
APM member seeks court order over August 12 convention
IBADAN — A member of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Musibau Olayiwola, has approached the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan over the process for the party’s forthcoming National/General Convention scheduled to hold in Bauchi on August 12 and 13, 2026. Olayiwola, who describes himself as the elected Southwest Zonal Chairman of the party, is […]
Low import bill pushes Nigeria’s trade surplus to $3.46b
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Driven by an 18.7 percent decline in import bill, Nigeria’s trade surplus rose by 32.06 percent month-on-month (MoM) to $3.46 billion in April 2026 from $2.62 billion in March 2026. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this yesterday in its April 2026 Economic Report. CBN said: “The goods account recorded a […]
