US Relaxes Visa Policy for World Cup Fans
The United States government on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, announced a relaxation of its visa bond policy for certain football fans and participants travelling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision exempts some visitors from a controversial visa requirement introduced under President Donald Trump as part of broader immigration enforcement measures. Under the policy, […]
Ajaka Visits Ododo, Pledges Support for Development Agenda
One-time governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Murtala Yakubu Ajaka on Wednesday, 13 of May 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kogi State Ahmad Usman Ododo, reiterating the importance of unity among the people of Kogi State. Ajaka further made a direct declaration of interest, emphasising his readiness to support […]
BREAKING: Carrick on the Brink of Permanent Manchester United Role
Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent manager of Manchester United by the club’s senior executives. The 44-year-old former United midfielder has been viewed as the favourite for the job since securing qualification for next season’s Champions League during a highly successful period as caretaker head coach. Chief […]
It’s Not Decent”: Ibiyeomie Issues Strict Warning Against Gum Chewing In Church
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Founder and presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has warned members of his congregation against chewing gum, drinking water, and using mobile phones during church services, saying such acts shows a lack of reverence to God. In a video shared on X by user #dammiedammie35, the cleric said worshippers must […]
Late Nollywood Actor, Alexx Ekubo’s Family Breaks Silence, Reveals Cause of Death
The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has finally spoken following widespread reports surrounding his death. In an official statement released on social media, the family confirmed that the actor died after battling complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. According to the statement, Ekubo passed away on May 11, 2026, at Evercare Hospital […]
UN Demands Independent Investigations Into Deadly Nigeria, Chad Airstrikes
The United Nations rights chief on Wednesday demanded independent investigations into reports that separate airstrikes by the Nigerian and Chadian armies in northern Nigeria killed dozens of civilians. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk described the incidents as “shocking” and called for urgent accountability, delivering his statement from Geneva on Wednesday, May 13. […]
Anambra APC Purge: 30 Members Expelled, 21 New LG Chairmen Inaugurated
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has purged itself of 30 of its members for dragging the party to court without first exhausting internal options for resolving disputes or disagreements. This is even as it also inaugurated its newly elected chairmen who would pilot the affairs of the party in […]
FG to Train 6,000 Energy Professionals Under Presidential Power Initiative
The Federal Government on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, inaugurated the Siemens Energy Education and Development (SEED) training facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with plans to train no fewer than 6,000 energy professionals to strengthen Nigeria’s power sector. The initiative, launched under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), is aimed at boosting technical capacity and developing a […]
FG to Clear N8bn Debt Owed to Stranded Foreign Scholarship Students
The Federal Government has pledged to settle outstanding obligations owed to Nigerian students affected by the discontinued Bilateral Education Agreement scholarship scheme, with a total payout of N8 billion. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during an interview on Channels Television, stating that N4 billion had already been released […]
Breaking: Ex-Minister Bags 75 Years Jail Term Over N33.8bn Fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday convicted and sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years’ imprisonment over a ₦33.8 billion fraud linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects. The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, handed down the sentence after finding Mamman guilty on all 12 […]