The United Kingdom is set to implement new passport and entry rules for dual citizens beginning February 25, 2026, a move that will significantly affect millions of British nationals living abroad. The changes are part of the government’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout, which is designed to enhance border security and streamline visa-free travel procedures. …
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that Nigerian troops neutralised scores of terrorists, arrested more than 270 suspects, and rescued at least 230 kidnapped victims during sustained military operations across the North East, North West, and North Central in January. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made the disclosure on Friday while …
Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician. Widely celebrated as the architect of Afrobeat, Fela’s recognition comes amid growing global appreciation for African music, following the international success of Afrobeats and the …
Authorities in northern Morocco raised the flood alert to maximum in Ksar El Kebir as heavy rains swelled the Loukkos River, threatening homes and streets. Days of rain flooded streets and homes in Larache Province. Local authorities, emergency teams, and security forces responded quickly. Sand barriers line riverfront properties, while Governor Bouassam El Alamine inspects …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued two suspected “one chance” robbery suspects from being lynched by an irate mob in Abuja, strongly condemning acts of jungle justice and urging residents to report suspected crimes to the authorities. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., after the Utako …
Amnesty International Nigeria has raised the alarm over the rising cases of mob violence in the country, revealing that at least 23 people have been killed in recent incidents across different states. The organisation called on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action, warning that the trend reflects a dangerous breakdown of law …
The Federal Government says it could save about ₦5.06 trillion annually by cutting down on the importation of defence equipment, as it steps up efforts to promote local manufacturing in the sector. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohamed Matawalle, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the unveiling of the X-Shield Light Tactical …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it did not shut down any alcohol-producing company while enforcing the ban on alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and containers below 200 millilitres. The agency said it introduced the enforcement to protect public health, especially children, adolescents and young adults. The move follows …
DHL Aviation has expanded its logistics capacity in Nigeria with the deployment of two fully branded Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft, reinforcing its air freight network across West Africa. The aircraft were unveiled at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as part of DHL’s broader investment in strengthening logistics infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. In a statement, …
For more than a decade, Nigeria’s small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), the country’s largest employers and backbone of the real economy, have remained largely excluded from formal bank financing, despite repeated policy pledges to support them. An analysis of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin covering 2014 to 2023 reveals a troubling reality: …
