By Esther Ososanya The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued an important clarification on visa rules, stating that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long a visitor can remain in the country. In a public advisory posted Friday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the mission stressed that …
A three-year-old boy tragically drowned in an open septic tank in Durumi 2, Abuja, on Tuesday night, July 16. The child, who was playing within his compound, slipped into the exposed pit filled with human waste. He was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. The tragedy began when the boy’s family …
As Nigeria struggles to attract meaningful foreign direct investment (FDI), a Nigerian academic, Dr Nasir—whose recent international study explored how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT impact investment decisions—says the real threat to growth may lie more in poor governance and inconsistent policy than technology gaps. In an exclusive interview with Nairametrics, Dr Nasir, a finance …
The Senate has summoned NNPCL’s Group CEO, Bayo Ojulari, to explain why the company has yet to account for N210 trillion flagged in the Auditor-General's 2017–2023 report. Senator Aliyu Wadada, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, said the Senate is not accusing NNPCL of theft but demanding transparency in line with its oversight mandate. "We …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Government has released over ₦65 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). This investment aims to expand access to primary healthcare and move the country closer to Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Health Minister Confirms Multi-Phase Disbursement At the 11th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting held …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its crackdown on organised crime with the arrest of three notorious and wanted bandits/kidnappers. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated sting operation spanning parts of Abuja and Kaduna State. The operation, carried out on June 29, 2025, …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified details surrounding the armed robbery incident that occurred in Zone E, Apo Resettlement, on June 23, 2025, cautioning against the spread of misinformation that could derail ongoing investigations. The development was made public via an official press release signed by the FCT Police …
By Esther Ososanya Veteran Nollywood actor Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has revealed that he and fellow entertainers received only N10,000 per day for feeding while campaigning for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. In a trending social media interview, the actor expressed deep disappointment over the current economic hardship, saying they …
By Esther Ososanya Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday staged a protest at the FCTA Secretariat in Area 11, Abuja, over what they described as persistent neglect of staff welfare and rights. The aggrieved workers, under the aegis of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), carried placards with bold inscriptions such …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday through Wednesday. In its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet forecast early morning thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna States, while the rest of the northern region would …
