2025 Hajj: Confusion as FG debunks report on Saudi entry ban on Nigeria, 13 others
There was confusion among Nigerians, yesterday, over the implication of Saudi Arabia’s recent visa restrictions, as some expressed fear that the new policy may affect participation in the 2025 Hajj. But the Federal Government refuted online reports suggesting that Nigeria was placed among countries banned from entering Saudi Arabia, effective April 13, 2025. The Saudi […]
Organizers of ‘Take-It-Back’ protest vow to reconvene
Organizers and supporters of the ‘Take-It-Back’ protest, who were dispersed with tear gas by operatives of the Rivers State Police Command, have vowed to reconvene in their quest for justice, declaring that “freedom has never been free.” Addressing journalists at the Nigeria Labour Congress Secretariat in Port Harcourt after the protest on Monday was forcefully […]
Hajj: Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends visa for Nigeria, 13 other countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended several types of visas for citizens of Nigeria and 13 other countries, as part of measures to curb unauthorized pilgrimages ahead of the annual Hajj. The affected countries include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Yemen, and Morocco. According to Saudi […]
Just In: Osun Assembly Passes Consumer Protection Agency Bill into Law
The Osun State House of Assembly has officially passed the Consumer Protection Agency Bill, 2024, into law after its third reading. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Tiamiyu Olamide stated that during the plenary session on Monday, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the bill received overwhelming support […]
INEC Chairman not sacked – Spokesman
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclaimed social media reports that its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has been sacked by President Bola Tinubu. A viral WhatsApp message had indicated that Mahmood was sacked and replaced with one Prof. Olamilekan. “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu,” […]
We Were Offered N200million, Overseas Relocation Package To Implicate Governor Fubara’s Chief Of Staff – Acquitted Suspects Reveal
Four individuals who were recently acquitted of charges related to the fire incident at the Rivers State House of Assembly have made startling claims. They alleged that they were offered a ₦200 million overseas relocation package in exchange for altering their statements to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor […]
15 suffer burns as gas explosion rocks Ijora
Fifteen persons, including adults and children, have suffered varying degrees of burns in a fire incident caused by a 25kg gas cylinder in a mini shop within a bungalow building consisting of 15 self-contained rooms and seven shops. The incident happened at No. 12, Amosu Street, Ijora Badia, Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), […]
BREAKING: Police teargas protesters in Abuja
The Nigeria police on Monday fired tear gas at peaceful protesters in the Maitama area of Abuja, as demonstrators took to the streets to demand urgent government action on worsening economic conditions, rising repression, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act. DAILY POST reports that the protest, which was part of a nationwide demonstration […]
Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike hit a tent used by local media in southern Gaza on Monday morning, killing a Palestinian journalist while nine others were wounded. DAILY POST reports that footage showed people trying to douse flames from a fire in the tent, inside the compound of the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the early […]
Plateau attacks: Over 40 people killed, 1,000 displaced, 383 houses destroyed – Village head
Over 40 people were killed and about 1,000 displaced in last week’s attack on Hurti, Manguna District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Mr. Maren Aradong, the Village Head of Hurti, said this when Mr Samuel Jatau, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, led other government officials on an assessment visit to […]