Zimbabwe Takes Precautions Amid Demonstrations Against President
A national protest meant to pressure Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign turned into a shutdown as citizens opted to stay away rather than take to the streets amid a heavy security presence. Only a handful of protesters took part in the planned march, spearheaded by a group of disgruntled war veterans who have accused […]
President Tinubu Extends Immigration Comptroller-General’s Tenure To 2026
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026. Appointed as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with an initial tenure due to end on August 31, 2025, President Tinubu commended Nandap for her leadership, noting improvements in border management, modernisation of immigration processes […]
Nigeria To Host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships
The Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) has formally awarded the hosting right for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships to the Nigeria Fencing Federation (NFF) ahead of Australia. This is contained in a letter signed and issued yesterday by the CFF President, Marie-France Dufour and addressed to all member nations. An elated President of the Nigeria Fencing […]
Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing In Ghana Fight
A Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during an undercard boxing match in Ghana at the weekend. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. He was reportedly leading on points before […]
ECOWAS Allows Visa-Free Travel for Exit Countries
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has told its member states to recognise the international passports of citizens of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, despite the countries’ exit from the bloc. The three West African countries are junta-led, and their military regimes show no hope for a return to democracy. The three countries […]
Upload Awaiting Results or Face Disqualification – JAMB
Candidates who applied for admission through the 2024 Direct Entry (DE) mode using awaiting results from IJMB or JUPEB have been urged to upload their results as soon as they are released. Public Communication Advisor of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dr Fabian Benjamin in a statement yesterday, emphasised that failure to upload […]
President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to embrace Spirit of Eid al-Fitr
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Eid-el-Fitr by demonstrating greater love and compassion, particularly toward the vulnerable, and extending acts of charity to all. President Tinubu who in an interview with journalists after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers marking the end of Ramadan at the Abuja National Eid Prayer Ground […]
CP Ajao Saka Adewale officially Takes Over leadership Of FCT Command
Commissioner of police CP Ajao Saka Adewale officially took over the leadership of the Command from AIG Olatunji Disu, on March 26, 2025, following AIG Disu’s elevation and redeployment. CP Ajao Saka Adewale who is the 33rd Commissioner of Police in charge of the Command, is an astute law enforcement officer with an illustrious career […]
FG to Launch New Expatriate Administration System on May 1
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced the launch of an Online Visa Approval Center to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks and reduce corruption in the visa application process. The new system ensures that applicants no longer need to visit a visa office, know anyone in the system, or lobby for approvals. The Minister, at […]
Cote d’Ivoire Withdraws As Host For 2025 U-20 AFCON.
Cote d’Ivoire has withdrawn from hosting the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations just weeks before the tournament is set to begin from April 26 to May 18, 2025. In a statement, the Ivorian Football Federation said the government has officially notified the CAF Secretary General of this development. CAF had already conducted the draw […]
