The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an increase in the fees for obtaining the Nigerian passport, with the new rates set to take effect on September 1, 2024. The adjustment was disclosed by DCI Kenneth Udo, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has sounded the alarm over the escalating cases of kidnappings in the South-East, urging the governors of the five states to take immediate and decisive action. The group expressed deep concern about the growing insecurity, which has
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly denied allegations that its officials shared funds forfeited by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and his associates. The EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, issued a statement on Wednesday dismissing the reports
A Lagos-based widower and commercial bus driver, Adewale Oseni, has been left paralyzed after a brutal encounter with a police officer identified as Supol Akeem, also known as “Spider,” attached to Makinde Police Station, Oshodi. The incident occurred on July 14, 2024, when
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the identity of the popular crossdresser, known as ‘Abuja Area Mama,’ who was tragically murdered earlier this month. The lifeless body of the crossdresser was discovered on the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway in the early hours
Chinese investment firm Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd has taken control of two Nigerian-owned residential properties in Liverpool, UK, as part of efforts to recover $70 million from an arbitration judgment. The properties, located at 15 Aigburth Hall Road and Beech Lodge, 49
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to provide full transparency regarding the recent acquisition of a new presidential jet. Obi, who made the request through a series of posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, threatening to shut down the power sector if the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, is arrested. This threat follows a summons issued by the Nigerian
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has revealed that his life and career experienced a significant transformation after meeting President Bola Tinubu in 1998. Egbetokun made this disclosure during the unveiling of a book in his honor titled “Readings in Policing, Peace, and
Tragedy struck in Kakaki village, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, as two siblings, Zubairu Ibrahim, 20, and Sadiq Ibrahim, 25, lost their lives in a mine collapse on Saturday. The brothers, who had left home without informing their parents, were found