Lawmakers say new policy unfair, harmful to relations By Rafiyat Sadiq The House of Representatives has asked the United States government to reverse its recent visa policy that reduces visa validity for Nigerians from five years to three months. The lawmakers made the demand during plenary on Tuesday following a motion of urgent public importance …
By Rafiyat Sadiq For the second time in one week, a Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the application of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international. Mr Bello is seeking the release of his passport to enable him to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. Justice …
Security operatives on Tuesday barred suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the National Assembly complex. The Kogi Central lawmaker arrived at the National Assembly around noon, accompanied by supporters and activist Aisha Yesufu. Her convoy was stopped at the first gate by security personnel, and she was denied entry. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was in a …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, top government officials, traditional rulers, and citizens across Nigeria and beyond for their overwhelming support before and after his passing. The message was shared in a statement posted by presidential aide Garba Shehu on …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has explained why former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai are yet to become full members of the party. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja over the weekend, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said both …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Joseph Bodurin Daudu, has stated that constitutional amendment alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s governance issues without a fundamental shift in the attitude of the country’s leaders. He made this remark during the 14th edition of the Rule …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, as a man known for his deep generosity and service to the poor. The president made the remarks during a condolence visit to the Dantata family at their residence, Koki House, in Kano State on Friday, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq An FCT High Court in Abuja has declared that it is not in possession of the international passport of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Justice Maryanne Anenih, who presided over the matter on Thursday, stated that the travel document is currently in the custody of the Federal High Court. The judge …
Tinubu, Shettima, and top dignitaries attend final rites. By Rafiyat Sadiq Burial in Daura Residence The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari were laid to rest on Monday evening at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. The burial took place at exactly 5:50 p.m. and was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside family members …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Sunday evening by his former media aide, Garba Shehu. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London,” Shehu stated. …
