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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…

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…

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 —…

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has declared that the Federal Government’s persistent threat to invoke the “No Work, No Pay” policy will not deter workers from exercising their constitutional right to go on strike when necessary. The union said the rule, which is being repeatedly used as a weapon of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In a decisive victory against transnational drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of five international drug kingpins linked to a sophisticated narcotics distribution network. This major breakthrough highlights Nigeria’s growing efforts to dismantle drug cartels operating within the country and across international borders. The convicted individuals were apprehended…

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the escalating rate at which lecturers and academic professionals are resigning and leaving the country’s universities in search of better working conditions abroad. Lawmakers have described the situation as a threat to the future of education in Nigeria, warning that if immediate action is not taken,…