Saudi Arabia has recently introduced new visa regulations that will impact travelers from 14 countries, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension. The changes apply to tourists, business travelers, and those visiting family members, while excluding applicants for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas.The new regulations target travellers from the following nations: Algeria, …

President Bola Tinubu has penned a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, as he marks his 60th birthday. Tinubu described Fayemi as an “able lieutenant, invaluable ally, and committed patriot” who has been with him in the trenches fighting against dictatorship. The tribute read in part: “My relationship with Dr Kayode Fayemi dates back to …

Controversial singer Portable has denied accusations of attacking Ogun State officials who sealed his bar and uncompleted building. In a video shared on social media, Portable claimed he was asleep during the incident and did not engage in any physical altercation. Portable alleged that the officials not only sealed his businesses but also destroyed his bar. He emphasised that he …

The Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by two drug kingpins to smuggle consignments of heroin into Nigeria through the Port Harcourt International Airport and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). Both smuggling attempts were thwarted on 2nd February at Port Harcourt Airport and on 1st February at Lagos Airport. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu regarding the alleged collection of over N167 billion by contractors from 31 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) without executing any projects. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeks to compel President Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, …

Rauf Aregbesola, the former Minister of Interior, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the ex-governor of Kano State, recently met in Lagos to discuss strategies for the 2027 general election. This meeting comes after Aregbesola’s political group, Omoluabi Progressives, left the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to alleged ostracization, suspension, and expulsion of leaders without fair hearing. Spokesperson of the group, Abosede Oluwaseun, …

Gov. Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa State Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has revealed a shocking scandal involving government officials who sold appointment letters to 2,277 poor applicants for teaching positions. The governor has threatened to hand over the suspended officials to security agencies for allegedly extorting money from applicants. The governor’s actions come after an investigative committee presented a report exposing …

Professor Adelaja Odukoya, a renowned scholar of Comparative Political Economy at the University of Lagos, has sounded a warning about the urgent need for Nigeria to prioritize the well-being of its citizens. Delivering his inaugural lecture, titled “Armageddon,” Odukoya emphasized that the consequences of a failed state would be catastrophic for both leaders and citizens. Odukoya criticized the selfishness and …

Dr. Bukola Saraki Bukola Saraki, the former Senate President, has strongly criticized the Nigerian Customs Service’s (NCS) new 4% administration charge on imported goods, citing its potential to exacerbate poverty and burden businesses. Saraki argued that this charge, which applies to all imported products, including raw materials, will inevitably be passed on to consumers, further straining their budgets. He emphasized …

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced the extension of the Red Line train service operation. The Red Line train is set to commence full service operation during the AM peak hours, which will take effect from Monday, February 10, 2025. According to a post on LAMATA’s official X handle on Sunday, the Red Line will now operate …