Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj Fare Slashed: Southern Zone Pilgrims Score Biggest Reduction in Historic Move

The federal government of Nigeria has announced a significant reduction in the cost of the 2026 hajj pilgrimage, with the southern zone of the country receiving the largest fare cut. This unprecedented move aims to make the pilgrimage more affordable for thousands of intending Nigerian pilgrims, reflecting the government’s commitment to easing financial burdens while…

Nigerian Army Arrests 14 Suspected Oil Thieves, Dismantles Illegal Refineries In Major Niger Delta Operation

The Nigerian Army has intensified its campaign against crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta as troops successfully arrested fourteen suspected oil thieves and dismantled multiple illegal refinery sites across strategic creek locations. This latest development reinforces the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding national oil assets and curbing the massive financial losses…

Tension As Trump Restores Stricter U.S. Visa Rules For Nigerians And Other Applicants

The United States is once again tightening its immigration procedures, and Nigerians are among those expected to feel the impact. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated tougher visa regulations that affect non-immigrant visa applicants from several countries, including Nigeria. The updated policy is expected to influence the adjudication of tourist, student, work, and other…

Taking Back the Nation’s Wealth: Tinubu’s Bold Move to Reclaim Nigeria’s Resources from Foreign Exploitation

In a stirring address delivered at the inaugural Joel Babatola Annual Lecture in Ado Ekiti, veteran politician Bisi Akande declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is spearheading a determined effort to extricate Nigeria’s natural and human‐resources from the grasp of illegal foreign exploitation. According to Akande, this is a cornerstone of Tinubu’s governance agenda —…

Tinubu And His Errand Boys Should Not Take Trump’s Threat As Gutter Talk – Eze Warns

Public affairs analyst, Peter Eze, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some of his spokespersons against taking the recent warning issued by former United States President, Donald Trump, as ordinary political banter or what he described as “gutter talk.” Eze stressed that the remarks carry serious diplomatic and geopolitical weight that the Nigerian government…

Alex Otti Approves Massive Increase In NYSC Allowance For Abia Corps Members, From ₦4,000 To ₦50,000 Monthly

he Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced a significant and unprecedented increase in the monthly allowance paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. The allowance, which previously stood at ₦4,000, has now been raised to as high as ₦50,000 per month, depending on where each corps member…

US Congress Moves to Sanction Miyetti Allah Over Religious Freedom Violations

In a significant diplomatic development, the United States Congress has proposed a legislative measure seeking visa bans and asset freezes against leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, citing alleged involvement in severe religious freedom violations across Nigeria’s Middle Belt region. The bill, spearheaded by…

U.S. Military Designs Three-Tier Intervention Plan for Nigeria: Light, Medium, or Heavy Operations Considered

In a development that has sparked intense debate across diplomatic and security circles, the United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for possible intervention in Nigeria — categorized under three operational levels: light, medium, and heavy. The move follows directives allegedly issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who described ongoing violence in…