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Visa service provider VFS Global has introduced a wider range of technology-driven solutions designed to ease application processes for group and individual travellers across the country. The company, which manages visa and consular operations for several governments, says the rising number of sports teams, corporate groups, families and leisure travellers seeking more flexible and convenient […]

‘Retired soldiers should be recalled for action’ Former Foreign Affairs Minister Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the Armed Forces Act 2004 mandating soldiers to retire at 60 or after 35 years in service. He described the law as a colonial policy that should be discarded in the facd of

The Katsina State Police Command has activated a comprehensive school protection mechanism to enhance safety and security across educational institutions in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Commissioner of Police Bello Shehu said the move aligns with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to prioritise the protection of

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate terrorising the corridors of Delta State and its environs. Police spokesman in the state, SP Bright Edafe, revealed in a statement on Monday that operatives recovered one English-made Beretta pistol, one locally-made pistol, one pump action gun, six live cartridges and

   

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has blamed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity on what he described as “political sabotage” targeted at undermining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Sunday, the former Abia State governor dismissed claims that the President is overwhelmed by the security crisis, insisting that powerful interests

A high-level Nigerian delegation, led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has secured renewed commitments from senior United States officials to strengthen security cooperation between both countries following a series of engagements in Washington, D.C., last week. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of Professor Andrew Babatunde Omojola as the new Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI). Omojola, a Professor of Animal Science with specialization in Animal Products and Processing/ Food Safety, is until the appointment, the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University

Ezra Olubi, co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, has disclosed that he was fired by the company over allegations of s3xual misconduct, claiming the termination was unfair. Olubi broke his silence in a blog post published on Sunday November 23, 2025. The controversy began when Max ‘Makispoke’ Obae accused Olubi of misogyny and

Sophia Momodu, mother of Davido’s first child, Imade, has responded to criticism over her absence from Davido’s birthday celebration, denying claims she prevented the child from attending. In a Snapchat post, Sophia defended the actions, citing her protectiveness as a mother, and slammed the spread of unverified stories. She emphasised that her daughter’s privacy is

Afrobeats singer Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as Kcee has stated his secret to success in the industry lies in unrelenting consistency and unwavering positivity. In an appearance on Selah Meditate podcast, the Limpopo crooner explained that unlike his peers, he refuses to be deterred by setbacks, instead choosing to focus on producing more music. According to