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VISA: US New Policy Mandates All Applicants to Apply from Country of Origin
The US Department of State has announced sweeping changes for applicants on non-immigrant visas requiring all applicants to henceforth applu=y from their country of residence or origin.
Previously applicants could apply from countries…
DSS Lacks Powers to Gag Nigerians, Lawyer Declares Over FG’s Attempt to Take Down…
Tope Tomekun, the legal representative of social rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has declared that Nigeria's secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) has no right to censor Nigerian citizens.
In a press statement issued on…
David Lammy Emerges UK Dpty Prime Minister as Starmer Shakes up Cabinet
David Lindon Lammy has been appointed the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Lammy was until his appointment the Foreign Secretary.
His appointment follows the resignation of Angela Rayner.
Rayner had earlier resigned as…
Finnish Court Convicts Simon Ekpa of Terrorism, Sentences him to Six Years In Prison
A Finnish District Court has convicted Mr. Simon Ekpa of terrorism and sentenced him to a six year prison term.
Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Government in Exile has been standing trial for…
VP Francia Márquez of Colombia, Husband Arrive Nigeria on Official Visit
Vice-President Francia Márquez of Colombia has arrived Abuja for her three-day official visit to Nigeria.
VP Márquez is accompanied on the visit by her spouse, Rafael Ocoró and other top officials.
Ms. Márquez arrived the Nnamdi…
Idoma Diaspora Community Pledges Increased Support for Agric, Security Initiatives in Benue South
By Edoko Itodo
The Idoma Community in the Diaspora, under the aegis of Idoma Assocaition USA, has pledged increased support for agricultural and security initiatives in Benue South Senatorial District.
This was contained in a…
1st Black Colombian Vice President, Francia Márquez to Arrive Nigeria on 3-Day Visit Today
The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Her Excellency Francia Márquez is expected to arrive Nigeria today on a 3-day official visit.
Elected into office in 2022, Ms. Márquez, 43 is the first female black Vice President of the…
UEFA Champions League to Commence September 16, (FULL LIST of Draw)
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has concluded the draws for the 32 team that will feature on the 2025.2026 Champions League season.
The competition is scheduled to kick off on September 16, 2025
The fixtures are:…
French Montana Confirms Engagement to Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra
By Edoka Itodo
Moroccan-American rapper, French Montana has engaged Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum.
The rapper's representative confirmed the news to TMZ on Wednesday, 27 August, 2025.
The…
NDLEA Bursts Drug Cartel that Specialises in Tagging Unsuspecting Travelers with Drug-laden Luggage…
A 55-year-old drug kingpin Mohammed Ali Abubakar alias Bello Karama and five members of a syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano have been taken into custody by the National Drug Law Enforcement…