US Ends Legal Status for 532,000 Migrants, Orders Departure Within 30 Days
The United States government has announced the termination of legal status for over 532,000 immigrants, requiring them to leave the country within 30 days. The affected individuals—Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and…
After 11 Years, Widow Still Fights for Replacement of Demolished Lagos Home, Appeals to Sanwo-Olu
Mrs. Elizabeth Adetoun Ajibola’s life changed completely on September 26, 1992, when her husband died in a military crash. Major Olatokunbo Mohammed Ajibola was among officers who perished in the…
“False Reports Won’t Distract Me”—Umeh Rejects Allegations of $10,000 Bribe Over Emergency Rule
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has denied allegations that he received dollars to support the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State.…
Lagos Court Jails Man for Selling New Naira Notes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Hammed Saka, who was sentenced to three months in prison for selling new Naira notes. Justice Ayokunle Faji…
Canada Sees Record-High Visa Rejections as 2.36 Million Applications Denied
Canada has significantly tightened its immigration policies, denying 2.36 million temporary resident visa applications in 2024 alone. The rejection rate surged to 50%, up from 35% in 2023, affecting visitor…
FG’s Committee Accelerates Work on National Housing Data, Centre to Tackle Nigeria’s Housing Crisis
The Federal Government’s National Housing Data (NHD) Committee has made significant progress in its efforts to establish the National Housing Data Centre (NHDC), a centralized hub aimed at addressing Nigeria’s…
NUJ Calls on Ebonyi Government to Regulate Rising House and Shop Rents
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council, has expressed concern over increasing house and shop rents across the state. In a communique issued after its congress in Abakaliki,…
Rivers administrator confirms release of withheld allocations
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations for the state. Ibas assured that necessary steps will be taken to ensure…
FCT-IRS Seals Two Abuja Businesses Over Tax Defaults
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sealed two businesses in Abuja for failing to file tax returns and settle outstanding liabilities, despite multiple notifications. The enforcement operation,…
FCT Elders Urge End to Demolitions, Demand Fair Compensation for Affected Communities
A coalition of elder statesmen under the Senior Citizens Forum in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has urged the FCT Administration to halt the continuous demolition of properties and ensure…