The Japanese government has clarified that its new “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative does not include granting Nigerians or other Africans special visas or immigration privileges. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan said reports suggesting that Nigerians moving to Kisarazu city would enjoy a new visa category were “contrary…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to remain steadfast in their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, assuring that the party is poised to replicate the “landslide victory” of 2023 in the next general elections. Chief Adelabu made the…
The 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja, has handed over a 36-year-old man, Mr Animashaun Khalid, to the Lagos State Police Command after he was arrested for impersonating an Army Major. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, and titled “Army Hands over Fake…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has condemned the actions of one of its former staff, Mr. Olakunle Alex Folarin, who was recently spotted participating in a matchmaking programme on social media platforms hosted by popular entertainer Lege Miami.The agency has ordered his immediate arrest for retaining official EFCC property, including an identity card, following…
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum has appointed Dr. Abdulateef Shittu as it’s Director-General in a set of new appointments designed to reform its secretariat and align operations with international best practices. The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Yunusa Abdullahi, who was also appointed as Director of Media and Strategic Communications…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged members of the Nigerian Bar Association to deploy their profession in addressing issues of social justice and uniting the country. Speaking at the NBA’s 2025 Annual General Conference in Enugu on Sunday, the Sultan further warned that the rising cost of litigation had excluded the poor and…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Brasília, Brazil for a two-day state visit to enhance relations between Nigeria and Brazil.The presidential aircraft landed Brasília International Airport around 12:30 a.m. local time, 4. 30 a.m. (Nigerian time)The President was received by Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, Carlos José Moreno Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In a remarkable stride towards fulfilling his promise of human development and youth empowerment, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade,has successfully trained 2,000 youths in diverse vocational skills within just five months of ascending the throne. The initiative, a collaboration with the Next Up Naija Empowerment Program, underscores the monarch’s commitment…
The Adamawa State Police Command has warned schools and individuals against the unauthorized use of police and military uniforms following the circulation of disturbing photos on social media. The images showed students wearing police and military attire during a costume day celebration, behaving in ways that the command described as indecent and damaging to the…
Lagos State Government welcomes the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, who is on an official visit to the state. She will arrive in the state today. On her first official trip to the Centre of Excellence, Senator Tinubu will give out empowerment items to 1,000 women at the State House, Alausa, Ikeja, tomorrow. She will,…