Canada Visa: Nigerians Face Longer Wait Times for Applications
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigerians planning to visit, study or work in Canada may now have to wait longer for their applications to be processed following a fresh update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC. The latest processing-time update, issued on August 19, 2026, shows increases in the estimated waiting periods for several temporary resident […]
Ayegba Targets New Stars as FCT Women’s Tournament Begins
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President and Founder of HerGame Foundation, Dr Pat Ajuma Ayegba, is optimistic that the 2026 FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Council Football Tournament will unearth fresh talents capable of progressing to the professional and international stage. The FCT FA Board Member stated this ahead of Friday’s opening of the tournament, which will feature […]
Tinubu Urges Adeleke to Promote Unity After Osun Victory
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has urged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to promote unity and reconciliation following his victory in the recently concluded governorship election. Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when he received Adeleke at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President urged the governor not to stigmatise or humiliate his opponents, […]
Omidiran Backs Women’s Football, Set to Grace FCT Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has pledged her full support for the development of women’s football in the Federal Capital Territory. Omidiran made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the President of HerGame Foundation and FCT Football Association Board Member, Dr Pat Adjuma Ayegba, in […]
Wike Calls Atiku Voodoo Economist Over Subsidy Position
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has attacked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his position on fuel subsidy, describing him as a “voodoo economist” while backing President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. Wike spoke with journalists on Thursday, during an inspection of infrastructure projects in Abuja. He dismissed the opposition’s […]
NILDS DG Pledges Democracy Radio’s Return to Terrestrial
By Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has pledged to return Democracy Radio to terrestrial broadcasting. Professor Sulaiman gave the assurance in Abuja, while introducing the station to NILDS staff during an Open House programme. According to a statement by the DG’s Media Adviser, […]
Defence Minister promises action on veterans’ welfare
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government says it is committed to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans. According to a statement by the Director Information and Public Relations, H.O Ogubike, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Retd.), gave the assurance during a meeting with representatives of military veterans at the […]
Nigeria, UAE push stronger trade, investment ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates UAE, have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, aviation, technology and people-to-people relations. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Alshamsi, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. According to a statement […]
FG confirms return of 83 Nigerians from South Africa
by Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has confirmed the return of 83 Nigerians from South Africa, following their arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The returnees arrived aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg, accompanied by two officials from the Nigerian Consulate-General. A statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of […]
Nigeria must honour football heroes – Bonfrere
By Anayo Akwitti The Federal Government should urgently review its welfare policies for former national team coaches and football stars whose contributions helped build Nigeria’s reputation in international football. Media aide to former Super Eagles coach Bonfrere Johannes, Eze Okechukwu, made the call while accusing successive governments of failing to adequately honour the Dutch coaches […]