A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the permanent confiscation of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, citing failure to rebut suspicion they were acquired with proceeds of crime.
The Senate has approved a ₦50 million donation for the families of five Nigerians killed during the rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, with each family receiving ₦10 million.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, after he failed to prove lawful acquisition.
Bahrain has released a list of African countries whose citizens can apply for an online visa, with Nigeria included. The program covers all regions of Africa, but applicants must meet specific terms and conditions.
Nigeria's FreeTV platform offers over 60 channels free, including news, sports, entertainment, and children's programming, as part of the Digital Switch-Over programme.
Costa Rica published a directive listing over 80 visa-free countries. Group 1 (54 countries) gets 90 days; Group 2 (30 countries) gets 30 days. All must show funds and return ticket.
Luxembourg's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms only Mauritius and Seychelles from Africa are visa-exempt in 2026, out of over 50 countries listed.
APC House of Representatives aspirant Ishaq Morufat Ajibola has filed a petition demanding recognition as the winner of the Ibadan Northeast/Ibadan Southeast primary, giving the party a seven-day ultimatum.
US lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York says it will report Adeniyi Adeyemi's arrest to Trump officials, raising concerns about timing and alleged interference.
Professor Toyin Falola urges Nigeria's National Assembly to incorporate Yoruba deities Sango and Ogun into the oath of office for public officials to fight corruption and impunity.
Seychelles confirms it is a visa-free destination for nearly all countries except Kosovo, which it does not recognize as a sovereign state, barring its citizens from entry.
Denmark has released its 2026 visa policy, naming Mauritius and Seychelles as the only African countries whose citizens can visit without a visa for a specified stay.
INEC announces that only candidates uploaded by the David Mark-led ADC faction on its portal will be recognized for the 2027 general election, following a Supreme Court ruling.
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin said God rewarded Oluremi Tinubu's punctuality as a senator by making her first lady, citing her 12-year record.
Germany, France, Portugal, and the UK have kept existing visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders, with no new visa ban introduced despite Germany's recent rule update.
Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs has issued updated visa guidelines requiring foreign nationals, including Nigerians, to obtain an e-visa before travel, with exemptions for select countries.
Ghana Immigration Service publishes official list of 24 African countries whose citizens can visit without a visa in 2026, including all ECOWAS members and 10 Southern/Eastern nations.
Malta released the official list of around 60 countries whose citizens can visit without a visa. Only Mauritius and Seychelles from Africa made the cut.
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Governor Seyi Makinde calls on the UN and international human rights bodies to investigate the Oriire school abduction, seeking a transparent account of the 56-day ordeal.
Citizens of 16 countries can enter Nigeria without a visa in 2026: 15 ECOWAS states plus Cameroon and Chad under bilateral agreements, valid for up to 90 days.
Three political parties failed to upload their presidential and vice-presidential candidates on the INEC portal before the July 14 deadline, a source reveals.
India confirms visa-on-arrival only for Japan, South Korea, and eligible UAE nationals who previously held an e-Visa or paper visa; excludes Pakistani ancestry holders.
India has released its 2026 e-Visa list, including 35 African nations such as South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya. Citizens can apply online without visiting an embassy.
French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a State visit to Nigeria this fall, two years after President Tinubu's visit to Paris, Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier announced.
Deputy House Spokesperson Philip Agbese says President Tinubu need not appear before lawmakers on budget implementation; ministers and MDAs are responsible.
The PDP faction backed by Nyesom Wike has uploaded Sandy Onor and Babangida Umaru as presidential and running mate candidates to INEC's portal for the 2027 elections.
Chinagorom Ugwu, an investigative journalist with Premium Times, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Active Citizens Award under the Solution Journalism category by CivicHive and BudgIT.
The EFCC has appealed a court ruling awarding N10 million damages to ex-Minister Olu Agunloye for defamation, seeking to set aside the judgment.
APC criticizes opposition parties after INEC extended the deadline for candidate submission, calling it evidence of their chronic weakness and lack of capacity to govern.
Former INEC chairman Attahiru Jega and ex-REC Mike Igini warn that the Electoral Act 2026 contains booby-traps like ambiguous e-transmission rules and a certificate forgery loophole that could undermine the 2027 elections.