Germany Simplifies Visa Process with New Online Portal for Talent
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Germany has chosen to make visa application into their country less cumbersome by launching a new online visa (e-Visa) application portal. This process allow students, workers, and researchers to begin and manage their visa processes digitally. The new platform, introduced through Germany’s Consular Services Portal, enables applicants to submit visa applications, upload […]
Tension Brews In South Africa As Foreigners Told To Leave Hospital
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Tension is building up in South Africa following a viral video making the rounds asking foreign nationals to leave their hospital. The video depicts and heightens xenophobic tendencies in the country In the footage, individuals inside the hospital were heard telling non-citizens: “If you’re not a South African citizen, please stand up […]
Presidency Clarifies Exit of Wale Edun, Cites Health Grounds
The presidency has said former Finance Minister Wale Edun stepped down from his role due to health reasons, clarifying that he was not removed from office. In a statement issued on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Mr Edun resigned voluntarily and communicated his decision to President Bola Tinubu. “Mr Edun cited health reasons in […]
Gov Okpebholo Salutes Archbishop Akubeze’s Two Decades of Moral Leadership In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has commended the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, for demonstrating consistency in pastoral responsibility since his episcopal consecration in 2006. He gave the commendation in his congratulatory message to him onhis 20th Episcopal Anniversary. Governor Okpebholo described […]
Just In: Four NNPP Reps Defect to ADC
Four federal lawmakers from Kano State have formally defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The mass exit, announced today, involves prominent representatives: Hon. Sani Wakili (Minjibir/Ungogo), Hon. Muktar Zakari (Tarauni), Hon. Umar Datti (Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam), and Hon. Abdulhakeem Ado (Wudil/Garko). Their departure marks the latest in a […]
Bauchi Govt Orders Resignation of Aspiring Candidates in Public Office
The government of Bauchi State has directed all political appointees seeking elective office to resign from their positions by Friday, 24 April 2026. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. Mr Gidado said the decision was in line with the Electoral […]
Dangiwa Expresses Gratitude to Tinubu as He Exits Cabinet
The Outgoing Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu after leaving office following a recent cabinet reshuffle. In a statement, Mr Dangiwa described his time as minister as a privilege and a responsibility to serve the country, saying he was honoured to have been entrusted with […]
EU Agrees to Widen Sanctions on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Disruption
The European Union has agreed to widen its sanctions against Iran, targeting individuals and organisations accused of obstructing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuter, EU diplomats in an interview on Monday said member states had reached a political agreement to update the bloc’s existing sanctions framework, allowing for asset freezes and travel […]
Fresh Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Southern Nigeria
Nigeria has recorded a new case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, health officials have confirmed. The case was identified in Calabar and involves a 53-year-old Chinese national working in the Akamkpa area. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the patient arrived in the country on 17 March and developed symptoms in early April. […]
Breaking: Tinubu Sacks Finance Minister Wale Edun, Housing Minister Dangiwa, Elevates Taiwo Oyedele
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has relieved Mr. Wale Edun of his duties as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, appointing tax reform architect Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as his successor. The reshuffle, announced Tuesday via a memo from Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, also saw the removal of […]