The Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of Nigerian passports from individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Interior, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to “immediately withdraw and deactivate passports of Nigerians who have renounced their citizenship but still retain the documents.” The directive, according to the statement, applies strictly to persons whose renunciation requests have been duly...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded arrangements to hold its national convention on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the National Rainbow Event Centre in Garki, Abuja, amid reported challenges in securing venues. Party sources say the decision became necessary after the ADC was allegedly denied access to two earlier-arranged facilities in Abuja without clear explanation. It was gathered that the Abuja Transport Hilton Hotels, initially approached by the party, declined the request, forcing a...

The United States government has ordered the departure of some of its embassy personnel from Abuja, citing a deteriorating and unpredictable security situation across Nigeria. The directive, contained in a revised travel advisory issued by the US Department of State, affects non-essential staff and their dependents as Washington moves to reduce exposure to growing risks. “The security situation requires continuous monitoring, and we have taken steps to reduce personnel exposure,” the advisory noted. Nigeria remains...