Hundreds of thousands of travellers faced flight delays and cancellations on Sunday, marking the worst disruption since the U.S. government shutdown began. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that conditions could worsen ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Airlines cancelled over 2,800 flights and delayed more than 10,200 on Sunday, the third consecutive day of government-mandated flight …
Visa and Mastercard have reached a revised settlement with merchants who alleged the card networks charged excessive fees for accepting their credit cards, according to a court filing on Monday. The updated settlement was revealed in a letter filed in Brooklyn federal court by a lawyer representing some of the plaintiffs. Details on the revised …
The Presidential Committee on the Overhaul and Revamp of Training Institutions for Security Agencies, chaired by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has promised to submit its findings and a detailed cost plan for refurbishing Nigeria’s security training facilities on time. The committee gave this assurance on Thursday while inspecting the Nigeria Police Training School, Nonwa-Tai …
The United States government has introduced new immigration guidelines that could deny visas and green cards to foreign nationals living with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other long-term illnesses. The directive, issued under President Donald Trump’s administration, expands the interpretation of a “public charge”, a term in U.S. immigration law …
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and thwarted a terrorist ambush during coordinated operations in Borno State. The Media Information Officer for OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday. Uba said troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under …
Every December, Lagos transforms into a magnetic cultural phenomenon a city pulsing with rhythm, reunion, and revelry. It is the season when Nigerians from across the diaspora, popularly known as IJGBs (“I Just Got Backs”), return to the city for what has become an annual pilgrimage of fun, nostalgia, and self-expression. These returnees arrive …
Kano State is grappling with a new wave of insecurity as fleeing bandits from neighbouring Katsina State invade its border communities, triggering fear and mass displacement among rural residents. The influx comes amid intensified military operations across the Northwest, which have pushed armed groups out of Katsina and Zamfara into adjacent territories. Residents told newsmen …
Nigeria’s music industry has long been a force to reckon with on the global stage, blending Afrobeat, R&B, hip-hop, and soul into sounds that resonate far beyond the country’s borders. Today, the world is taking notice, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Grammys, the music world’s most prestigious awards. In recent years, …
The United States is facing a worsening air travel crisis as the ongoing government shutdown enters its second week, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose sweeping nationwide flight cuts and heightening frustration among airlines and passengers alike. On Saturday, major U.S. airlines slashed another wave of flights, marking the second consecutive day of …
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over vandalism and misuse of newly built and ongoing roads. Officials warned that such actions damage infrastructure, threaten safety, and increase repair costs. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, who inspected the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano road project on Saturday, decried acts of sabotage by some residents, especially along completed …
