The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has announced an upward review of fees for the Nigerian standard passport, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1, 2025. According to a statement posted on its X handle yesterday, by…
Both Liverpool and Manchester City will face 15-time winners Real Madrid in the league phase of the Champions League, while Tottenham and Newcastle must both play holders Paris St-Germain. The 36-team league – introduced last season – will see six…
The Champions League League Phase draw takes place today, with six Premier League clubs set to feature for the first time. English champions Liverpool and runners-up Arsenal are joined by Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Tottenham, who return to the…
Nigeria has announced a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts from which many beauty creams are made. The move is aimed at making the trade more lucrative as Nigeria is losing out by not producing much shea…
A Nigerian woman, Jennifer, has been fined ₦450,000 or sentenced to seven years in jail for failing to visit a man after collecting ₦30,000 as transport fare. The magistrate court ruled that her failure to honor the promise constituted…
Ude Chukwu, former Deputy Governor of Abia State under Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, has defected to the Labour Party (LP) alongside the PDP LGA chairman, Egesi Eze Azu. Chukwu made the declaration at his country home in Nkoro, Ohafia Local Government…
Jay-Z has officially been crowned the world’s richest musician by Forbes, with a staggering net worth of $2.5 billion. The American rapper and music mogul’s diverse portfolio includes Roc Nation, luxury champagne brand Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades), cognac…
EFCC Declares Atiku’s Son-in-Law Wanted for Money Laundering The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted for alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The anti-graft agency…
Benue Assembly Suspends 4 Lawmakers Over Impeachment Attempt The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four lawmakers for six months over an attempt to impeach Speaker Aondona Dajoh. The suspended lawmakers are Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian…
Arsenal have swooped in to sign Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, hijacking Tottenham Hotspur’s move for the 27-year-old. The Gunners will pay £60m guaranteed plus £7.5m in add-ons, with personal terms close to being finalized. Eze’s medical could…
