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.

By Prisca Sam-Duru In the bustling heart of Lagos, a city known for its vibrant energy and melting pot of identities, lives a man who embodies the bridge between two of the world’s most resilient cultures. Chief Sanjay Jain, a prominent figure in the Indian community and a double-titled chief in Mushin, Lagos, believes that […]

Eromonsele dismissed suggestions that the balances were arbitrarily written off, stating that the decision followed a formal reconciliation process involving relevant fiscal and regulatory institutions.

The APC South-South warned that statements suggesting the President could not influence de-escalation efforts risked aggravating political instability in the state.

” Mr Nyesom Wike maintained a loud silence as stakeholders weighed in to resolve the reignited political crisis following Thursday’s commencement of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara “

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Terrorists have demanded N400m, foods and drinks as ransom to release 22 persons they kidnapped from different communities in Kwara South senatorial district. The affected communities include Adanla, Isapa, Isanlu-Isin and Owa-Onire. Vanguard reliably gathered that the terrorists migrated from communities like Oke-Ode, Babanla and Eruku, where the federal government had […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has proposed to spend N1 trillion on the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in its 2026 Appropriation Bill. This is even as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has projected the sum of N57.5 million on the Feeding, Medication, Vaccination and Cleaning for the Security Dogs […]

President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and their aides are set to spend the sum N12.2bn on foreign trips and local travel in 2026.

Nigeria’s visual artist, Chigozie Stephen Osuchukwu, has made a striking impression on the global art scene, emerging as the overall winner of the 2025 Qatar International Art Fair competition’s live painting event, where over 500 talented artists from 70 countries showcased their skills from December 7-12, 2025.

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Bailiwick of Jersey has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government of Nigeria to return more than $9.5 million in funds identified as proceeds of corruption, to support critical infrastructure projects in the country. In a statement by the British High Commission on Friday, the funds were confirmed […]

By Jimitota Onoyume A prominent advocacy group in Delta state, Voice of Warri kingdom Women Initiative , VWWI,  has decried the sad state of insecurity in oil rich Ugborodo ( Excravos ) , urging the Chief of Army staff, the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to take decisive steps to secure lives […]

THE Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), Dele Kelvin Oye, has warned that Nigeria risks becoming the next target after Venezuela if the country continues its overreliance on the United States and other foreign partners. According to him, “If we’re not careful with our current unrestrained, bloated govern-ment recurrent expenditures, borrowings/deficit […]

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch additional military strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians persist.

As part of the global Lions Clubs International Hunger Relief initiative, the Lagos Ikoyi Diamond Lions Club carried out a Hunger Week Outreach aimed at alleviating hunger and supporting vulnerable members of the community.

The 9th AFRIMA business summit has identified policy reform, technology and collaboration as major pillars needed to deepen the growth