New US visa bond will hurt tourists, legitimate business trips — Nigerians
Some Nigerians have condemned the new US visa Bond policy, requiring them to pay $15,000 when applying for a US visa saying it would hurt Nigerian tourists or those who are going to the US on legitimate business trips. They argue that the US already generates billions from visa application fees, so adding a bond requirement is excessive and might discourage legitimate visitors.
Take a rest, Oboh tells Anthony Joshua
By Jacob Ajom Former British and Commonwealth Light heavyweight boxing champion Peter Oboh has praised his compatriot and two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua for his decision to retire from boxing, at least, for now. During the week, Joshua told close relatives that he was considering retirement from boxing following a tragic car accident in […]
Gloria Jemedafe spreads Christmas cheer to indigent children
Nollywood actress and philanthropist Gloria Jemedafe celebrated Christmas with indigent children at Government College Senior Secondary School, Eric Moore, Surulere. T
NCDMB, Olafrankies conclude subsea engineering, production training
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Olafrankies Integrated Ltd, has successfully concluded a five-day training programme on subsea engineering and production. The capacity-building programme, held in Lagos from January 5 to January 9, 2026, brought together professionals from the oil and gas industry with the aim of enhancing their technical […]
Special prayers hold at Giginya barracks for fallen heroes
By Musa.Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO As part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, special prayers were on Friday offered at the Giginya Military Barracks, Sokoto, in honour of fallen Nigerian service personnel who paid the supreme price in defence of the nation. The prayer session, led by the Giginya Barracks Chief Imam, Major […]
FM’s tour: Highlighting Africa’s special position in Chinese foreign relations
For more than three decades, one quiet but consistent diplomatic ritual has shaped China’s engagement with the world: every January, Africa becomes the first overseas destination of China’s foreign minister.
