US Embassy announces new visa interview requirements for Nigerians
The United States Mission has announced significant changes to its visa interview requirements for Nigerian travellers. The announcement was made via a statement released on Friday, detailing new procedures for applicants scheduled for interviews in Abuja and Lagos. According to the statement, effective from 22 April, visa applicants in both cities must bring with them […]
Actress Funke Akindele opens up on recent breakdown
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has revealed that she broke down recently while dealing with personal issues, including the passing of her mother and having to take care of her children alone. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the box office star talked about being accused of underpaying someone who featured in her […]
Osun ex-deputy gov, Alabi publicly declares 2026 governorship bid
Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Benedict Alabi, has officially announced his intention to contest the state’s governorship election scheduled for 2026. Alabi made the declaration during a special service held at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, in Ile-Ife. Alabi, a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who hails from Ikire town, Irewole local government […]
US: I don’t need Elon Musk – Trump
US President Donald Trump has insisted that he doesn’t really need to have tech billionaire, Elon Musk in his administration. Trump stated this during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday. The Republican also said that he recently purchased a Tesla vehicle as a “show of support” for Musk. Trump said: “Elon has […]
Kwara okays conditional reopening of forest for sawmillers
Kwara State Government has officially announced the re-opening of forests in the state for sawmilling and forestry related activities. The official reopening, however, comes with stringent conditions aimed at preserving the forests as crucial natural resources for generations to come. State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, announced this in Ilorin as part of […]
Mother jailed for killing her two sons
A mother, Kara Alexander, who murdered her two young sons in the bath while in a psychotic state, has been jailed for life. Alexander was found guilty of drowning Elijah Thomas, 2, and Marley Thomas, 5, at the home they lived in Dagenham, east London, in December 2022. The 47-year-old, who had denied two counts […]
Rivers women protest against emergency rule, demand Fubara’s reinstatement
Women in Rivers State on Friday staged a protest against the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The irate women described the emergency rule as a politically motivated move aimed at undermining democracy. The women, led by Nancy Chidi Nwankwo, opposed the emergency rule, arguing that the situation in the state did […]
Lone accident kills one in Lagos
At least one person has died in a lone accident that occurred on Thursday night on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, via its official X handle, reported that the incident took place near the UNILAG Waterfront area, heading inward Adekunle. According to the agency, the crash involved […]
Over 100 people killed after heavy rain hits India, Nepal
No fewer than 100 people have died since Wednesday after heavy rain lashed parts of India and Nepal. The Indian Meteorological Department, IMD, warned of multiple weather hazards on Wednesday, with heatwave conditions in the west and thunderstorms in the eastern and central regions, although the torrential rain associated with the monsoon typically begins in […]
Police arrest Bauchi man for impregnating teenage daughter
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested Umar Sule for forcibly having carnal knowledge of his biological daughter. In a statement, the command’s public relations officer, Ahmed Wakil, said: “On April 3, 2025, at about 4:30 pm, the command received a complaint from one Abdullahi Baban Karatu, 55, of Kurmin Ado village via Kariya ward, […]