Author: Friday Omosola

By Friday Omosola, Fatimah Idera and Helen Okechukwu  The New Daily Prime reported on Tuesday that the United States has reduced the validity of non-immigrant visas for Nigerian citizens to three months, allowing only a single entry. This marks a reversal of the five-year multiple-entry visa agreement that had been in place since 2023, when both countries agreed to issue long-term visas for business and tourism purposes. The decision follows a 60-day ultimatum previously issued by U.S. authorities, urging several countries—including Nigeria—to comply with updated U.S. entry requirements. According to initial reports, the policy is driven by growing concerns within…

By Alade Adisa  The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo and affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba, the apex court dismissed as lacking in merit, the appeal by Mr Ighodalo. Mr Ighodalo has sought that the apex court nullify the election. READ ALSO: 2027: Okpebholo vows to secure 2.5m Edo votes for Tinubu He alleged that the poll was manipulated…

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday held discussions with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills in Abuja, focusing on the recently updated U.S. visa procedures for Nigerian citizens. The meeting also addressed Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring its nationals adhere to international travel regulations, particularly regarding visa overstays. READ ALSO: Tunji-Ojo advocates government-academia partnership to strengthen education  The session, attended by Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, was described by Mr Tunji-Ojo as ‘constructive.’ He stated that Ambassador Mills provided valuable insights into the revised…

The Lagos State Police Command has declared a comprehensive restriction of vehicular movement across the entire state from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 12. According to the police, the declaration was to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the forthcoming Lagos Local Government Elections.  This restriction will apply to all roads and waterways within the state’s jurisdiction. READ ALSO: Deputy governor’s brother, others emerge as APC candidates for Lagos LG polls The announcement outlines strict security measures aimed at preventing disruptions during the polls. Armed escorts and security aides are barred from accompanying individuals to polling units…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerian youth to cultivate a mindset of focus, perseverance, and purpose, stressing that there are no shortcuts to achieving success. Mr Sanwo-Olu, who spoke during an interactive session with the ‘Class 2025 Scholars’ of the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) urged the youth to view challenges as opportunities for growth rather than grounds for complaint. The NHEF held at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja was led by the Foundation’s Vice Chairman, Ifeoma Nwokorie. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu advocates for professional collaboration in sustainable urban development The governor, who was represented by Deputy Governor…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has revealed that rank-and-file officers within the Nigeria Police Force are preparing to embark on a strike action on July 21 to protest against what they describe as inadequate salaries and welfare. Mr Sowore shared this information during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Wednesday. The 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC) stated that the affected police personnel, who consider their current earnings equivalent to being unemployed, have chosen this date for their planned demonstration. READ ALSO: PHOTOS: Sowore joins ‘Egbetokun Must Go’ protesters in Abuja “Our proposal, which many…

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring a consistent and dependable electricity supply for its citizens, a goal projected to necessitate an investment of $32.8 billion and the implementation of innovative solutions. Of this substantial sum, $15.5 billion is expected to be raised from the private sector. This disclosure was made by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during the ‘Mission 300’ Stakeholders Engagement meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. READ ALSO: Adelabu says $10bn yearly ‘ll ensure stable electricity in Nigeria Mission 300 is an ambitious initiative, spearheaded by the World Bank Group and…

The Nigerian Presidency has emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains steadfastly dedicated to its reform agenda and fostering economic growth, despite increasing political discourse and media attention on the 2027 general elections.  Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that the government will not be diverted by political distractions. While acknowledging Nigerians’ constitutional rights to freedom of association and speech, Mr Idris underlined that the Mr Tinubu administration’s primary focus continues to be delivering the ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, a mandate for transformative change entrusted to it by the populace. READ ALSO: SERAP…

In a significant political realignment, two former gubernatorial candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede and Agboola Ajayi, have joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Their move signifies a growing coalition aiming to mount a formidable challenge against President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 general elections. The influx of prominent political figures into the ADC extends beyond Mr Jegede and Mr Ajayi. READ ALSO: ADC gains momentum as Jegede, Ajayi, others dump PDP in Ondo Other notable defectors embracing this new coalition include former Senator representing Ondo South, Nicholas Tofowomo; former House of Representatives member,…

The Nigerian Senate has refuted accusations from the House of Representatives that it is impeding legislative progress by delaying its approval of bills passed by the lower chamber. During its Tuesday plenary session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele clarified the upper chamber’s stance, asserting that it has consistently processed bills transmitted from the House with due diligence. Responding to recent assertions that the Senate failed to act on more than 140 bills originating from the House, including several sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the Senate Leader revealed that at least six concurrence bills were addressed just…