The United States Embassy in Lagos has stated that visas granted by the country are a privilege, not a right, following public reactions to the revocation of the travel visa of Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. Responding via email, the Public Diplomacy Officer at the US Consulate General in Lagos, Julia McKay, said the Consulate […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to nightclub operators and fun seekers over the growing culture of hosting and attending drug parties across the country. The agency described the trend as a “disturbing and illegal fad” that undermines national efforts to curb substance abuse. In a statement released on
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Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North, has reacted to the domestic violence allegations made against him by his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. In a viral video shared on Saturday, the actress claimed that the lawmaker assaulted her and that she could no longer endure the abuse in their marriage. Regina Daniels,
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigerians should be able to feel and trace the impact of recovered looted funds. He noted that such funds ought to be directed towards education, healthcare, and poverty reduction. Obi’s comment followed the recent announcement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
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Comedian and talk show host Teju Oyelakin, known as Teju Babyface, has explained why men should not confess to their wives when they cheat. Speaking in a YouTube video on Monday, he said telling a wife about infidelity can only lead to trouble. “If you cheat on your wife or your husband, but especially your
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Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has once again aimed his criticism at Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. This time, it’s over Obi’s choice of words in a congratulatory message to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja. Obi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), had congratulated the monarch on his
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $10,000 (about ₦14 million) for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who has been on the run for over 20 years. Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois in late December
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Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has stepped in to support parents struggling with their children’s school fees as the 2025/2026 academic session begins. In a heartfelt post on his official X and Instagram pages on Wednesday, September 24, Dakolo acknowledged the financial strain many families face at the start of each term. “I know
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has suspended self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facility, effective Thursday, September 18, 2025. A correspondence issued by the Group Commercial Operations Department, and obtained by our correspondent on Friday, stated that the directive is intended to promote wider adoption of the Dangote Refinery free
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The federal government says it has already disbursed about N330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable households across Nigeria under its revived social protection scheme. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja. He explained that the programme, which had been delayed earlier
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