US Embassy in Nigeria Updates Visa Process
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced updates to its immigration visa process, effective January 1, 2025. According to the embassy shared on its official X page, Applicants with scheduled interviews will now need to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the application procedure. It noted that the new process; […]
Nigeria Will Add 150 Megawatts of Electricity to Its National Grid
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has revealed that Nigeria is set to add 150 megawatts of electricity to its national grid before the end of the year 2024. The minister who made this known to newsmen after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier had a […]
French Military Begin Withdrawal From Chad
France has started withdrawing its military from Chad, with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena. This comes two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris. According to France Army spokesperson, Colonel Guillaume Vernet, the move marks the beginning of the return of French equipment stationed […]
South Korean President Banned From Foreign Travel
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, amid growing calls for him to step down and a deepening leadership crisis. Yoon has apologised for the botched attempt and said he was leaving his political and legal fate to his ruling People […]
Real Madrid and Manchester City Dominate FIFPRO World 11 Team
Six players from Champions League winners Real Madrid and four from Manchester City feature in this year’s FIFPRO World 11. For the first time in almost 20 years Lionel Messi was absent from the list announced yesterday by the global players’ association. The Argentinian, who holds the all-time record with 17 selections, was replaced in […]
South East, South-South Senators calls for Wider Consultations on Controversial Tax Bill
The South East and South-South Caucus in the Senate have joined groups of stakeholders, calling for wider consultations on the Tax Reform Bills pending for consideration and possible passage by both Chambers of the National Assembly. The leader of the caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who made this known to newsmen after a closed door meeting […]
The President of Germany to Arrive Nigeria Today
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Nigeria today December 10, 2024 and stay until December 12, 2024. The German Embassy said in a statement yesterday that while in Abuja, President Steinmeier will meet with President Bola Tinubu, as well as with the President of the Commission of Economic Community of […]
Man Arrested After Attempting to Divert Mexico Flight to U.S.
A 31-year-old man was taken into custody on Sunday after attempting to reroute a domestic flight in Mexico to the United States, authorities reported. The Airbus A320 had departed Leon, Guanajuato, at 7:17 a.m., heading to Tijuana. About 45 minutes into the flight, it was forced to make an emergency landing in Guadalajara after the […]
Enyimba Fight Back To Draw Against Zamalek In CAF Confederation Cup
Enyimba fought back from a 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with holders Zamalek of Egypt in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash in Uyo. The People’s Elephant had chances to win the game but were let down by their poor finishing. Coach Daniel Olanrewaju’s side now have one point from two games. The Aba […]
Trump Vows To End US Citizenship By Birthright
US President-elect Donald Trump, has said he will look at pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot on his first day back in office next month. Speaking during his first broadcast network interview since winning November’s election, Trump also vowed to end automatic citizenship for anyone born in the US, but offered […]
