U.S. to Partially Suspend Visa Issuance to Nigerians from January

NewsNigeriaPoliticsU.S. to Partially Suspend Visa Issuance to Nigerians from January

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 23, 2025

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that the U.S. government will partially suspend visa issuance to Nigerian nationals, effective January 1, 2026, as part of a broader measure affecting 19 countries. In a press statement, the Mission said the action is being taken “in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998 on ‘Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.’” According to the statement, the suspension will...

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130 Papiri Schoolchildren Regain Freedom After Military-Led Operation

NewsNigeria130 Papiri Schoolchildren Regain Freedom After Military-Led Operation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 22, 2025

One hundred and thirty schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom. The schoolchildren were reportedly released on Friday at a location between Agwara and Borgu local government areas of the state, following what authorities described as a military-intelligence-driven operation. They are expected to arrive in Minna on Monday to reunite with their parents ahead of the Christmas celebration....

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President Tinubu Presents ₦58.18tr 2026 Budget to NASS

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Presents ₦58.18tr 2026 Budget to NASS

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 19, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, declaring that Nigeria had moved “from survival to growth” and was entering a phase of consolidation after two and a half years of painful economic reforms. The budget, themed “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” projects a deficit of ₦23.85 trillion, representing 4.28 per cent of GDP, with ₦15.52 trillion earmarked for...

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Burkina Faso Releases Detained Nigerian Soldiers After Tinubu’s Diplomatic Intervention

AfricaNewsNigeriaPoliticsBurkina Faso Releases Detained Nigerian Soldiers After Tinubu’s Diplomatic Intervention

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 18, 20251

Burkina Faso has released the Nigerian soldiers who were detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country nearly two weeks ago. The release followed a high-level diplomatic intervention ordered by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to meet with Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday. The talks were held in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. Confirming the...

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Tinubu to Present 2026 Budget to National Assembly on Friday

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu to Present 2026 Budget to National Assembly on Friday

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 18, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, 19 December 2025. A formal communication from the Presidency is expected to be read on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, officially notifying lawmakers and National Assembly staff of the President’s appearance. The planned budget presentation is contained in a letter dated December 17, 2025, signed by Admiral Essien Eyo...

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Lawmaker Query Differences in Passed, Gazetted Tax Reform Act

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLawmaker Query Differences in Passed, Gazetted Tax Reform Act

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 18, 2025

A member of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has raised concerns over what he described as serious discrepancies between the tax reform Act passed by the National Assembly and the version subsequently gazetted and made available to the public. Dasuki, who represents Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, raised the issue on Wednesday during plenary while speaking on a Point of Privilege under Order Six, Rule Two of the House Rules. A gazette is...

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Ahmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAhmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 18, 2025

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped footballer, has formally announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished Super Eagles career that lasted almost 15 years. Musa made the announcement in a statement released on Wednesday, in which he reflected on his long journey with the national team and the deep pride he felt representing Nigeria at the highest level. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football,...

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Dangote Allegations Trigger Farouk Ahmed’s Exit from NMDPRA

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDangote Allegations Trigger Farouk Ahmed’s Exit from NMDPRA

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 18, 2025

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engineer Farouk Ahmed, has resigned from office following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ahmed’s resignation came amid allegations of corruption and economic sabotage levelled against him by billionaire businessman and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote. President Tinubu had, on Wednesday, summoned Ahmed over the allegations, which were published in a paid advertisement...

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FG Bans Admission, Transfer of Students into SS3 Nationwide

EducationNewsNigeriaFG Bans Admission, Transfer of Students into SS3 Nationwide

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 15, 2025

The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools, citing rising concerns over examination malpractice. The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, was contained in a press release dated December 14, 2025, and signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations. According to the Ministry, the decision follows “growing concerns over the...

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Inflation Rate Drops to 14.45% as Food Prices Fall

EconomyNewsNigeriaInflation Rate Drops to 14.45% as Food Prices Fall

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 15, 2025

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate continued its sustained decline in November 2025, dropping to 14.45 per cent, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said, marking the eighth consecutive monthly reduction in consumer price pressures. In its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released on Monday, the NBS stated that the November figure was lower than the 16.05 percent recorded in October 2025. “This shows that the headline inflation rate on a year-on-year basis decreased in...

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