Türkiye Lists 21 Countries for ID-Only Entry
Türkiye has published an official list of 21 countries whose citizens can enter with just national ID cards, eliminating passport requirements for travel.
Category : Politics
UAE Sets Salary, Age Rules for Family Sponsorship Visas
UAE requires foreign residents to earn AED 3,000 or AED 4,000 monthly to sponsor family, with male children eligible only up to age 25.
Germany Lists 4 Categories for Settlement Permit Eligibility
Germany has published four categories of foreigners who may qualify for a settlement permit under facilitated conditions, allowing long-term residence and work in the country.
INEC, NDC Dragged to Court Over Secret Candidate Swap
Businessman Pratt Tunde sues INEC and NDC at Lagos federal high court, alleging his name was secretly replaced as NDC candidate for Lagos Mainland constituency ahead of 2027 elections.
2027: Atiku, Obi Camps Yet to Fix Dates as APC Names 223-Member Council
Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi's camps are still consulting on campaign councils and dates, while the APC has unveiled a 223-member body headed by Abdulaziz Yari. YPP's Peter Agada is the only opposition candidate with a firm launch date.
Trump Claims Biden Officials Drove Many to Suicide
President Trump alleged without evidence that Biden administration officials drove many to suicide, during a WABC interview with Michael Cohen.
Matawalle Named Deputy Director on 2027 APC Campaign Council
Bello Matawalle accepts Deputy Director role on APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council Security and Intelligence unit, pledging full commitment to securing victory for President Tinubu.
Tinubu renews tenure of NTA DG, NAN MD
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for NTA Director-General Salihu Dembos and NAN Managing Director Ali M. Ali, both for a second and final term of five years, according to a statement from the Ministry of Information.
Tax crimes, fraud top Nigeria financial crime reports 2025
Tax crimes and fraud accounted for 89% of Nigeria's financial crime reports in 2025, according to the NFIU's latest annual report.
PDP, ADC bigwigs defect to APC in Ogun as Abiodun hails party
Prominent PDP and ADC members in Ogun East defected to the APC on Friday, with Governor Abiodun citing infrastructure achievements and predicting victory in 2027.
Adeleke's Campaign Council Dismisses APC Defection Rumours
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke's campaign council has dismissed speculation that he plans to defect from the Accord Party to the APC after his meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu sets up APC 2027 campaign council, names Yari DG
President Tinubu constitutes APC Presidential Campaign Council for 2027 election, naming Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General, with key party figures in various roles.
EFCC unfreezes Osun accounts after Tinubu's order
The EFCC has lifted the freeze on Osun State Government accounts with First Bank and Zenith Bank, following President Tinubu's directive and legal challenges.
Rockson Igelige, Nigerian IP Lawyer, Dies at 55
Prominent Nigerian entertainment and intellectual-property lawyer Rockson Igelige has died at 55. Filmmaker Zeb Ejiro and activist Omoyele Sowore confirmed his passing on Friday.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Returns to Dilapidated Complex
Akwa Ibom lawmakers resolve to resume plenary at the main complex despite stalled renovations, following public criticism and a PREMIUM TIMES report on the facility's deplorable state.
Otti Lifts Civil Service Ban, Recruits 19 TechRise Graduates
Abia Governor Alex Otti lifts the civil service recruitment ban, employing 19 TechRise ICT graduates and giving N100,000 to 850 graduates.
Accord Party faces leadership crisis after Adeleke's Osun win
Accord Party's Osun governorship win boosts Adeleke but exposes internal leadership dispute between factions led by Imumolen and Mgbudem, heading to court.
Zamfara Gov Hails Yari as Tinubu 2027 Campaign DG
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal praises Senator Abdul'aziz Yari Abubakar's appointment as Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima 2027 Campaign Council, calling it a 'moment of pride' for the state.
Wike rejects 2027 campaign DG role, cites state loss risk
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says he won't serve as DG of Tinubu's 2027 campaign council, citing historical risks of losing his political bases in Rivers and FCT.
ADC Slams Tinubu 2027 Campaign Council as 'Rehab Centre'
The ADC criticizes Tinubu's 2027 campaign council, calling it a 'rehabilitation centre' for corruption-tainted figures like Betta Edu, questioning accountability.
Ebonyi Gov Nwifuru Says He Has No Strong Opponent for 2027
Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru says he has no strong opponent ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, citing his popularity and developmental achievements.
Wike orders crackdown on illegal car dealerships in Abuja green areas
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered a crackdown on unauthorised car dealerships operating in Abuja's green areas, warning that vehicles will be impounded and auctioned, and locations shut down permanently.
Wike declares crackdown on illegal bus, taxi loading in Abuja
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced an aggressive crackdown on commercial vehicles loading outside designated terminals in Abuja, warning that defaulting vehicles will be impounded and auctioned.
Wike: Apo-Karshi Road to Be Completed by November
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the Apo-Karshi road, delayed for 15 years, will be completed and handed over by November, ending residents' long wait.
ICPC Exposes Fake Made-in-Nigeria Office; Tinubu Orders Arrest
The ICPC has exposed the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office as a fictitious government office operating without presidential authorisation, prompting President Tinubu to order the arrest of its promoter and the suspensi
Bajju monarch prioritises palace, security, diaspora ties
Agwam Bajju II, Luka Kogi Yabwat, discusses palace project, security with local hunters, and diaspora-led education trust in an exclusive interview.
Tony Elumelu First-Name Debate: A Lesson in Conventions
The debate over a trainee calling Tony Elumelu by his first name reveals Nigeria's failure to adapt borrowed corporate conventions across generations, argues Temitope Lakisokun.
Tinubu suspends officials, orders arrest of fake agency promoter
President Tinubu suspends three top officials and orders the arrest of Nwabueze George, promoter of a fake federal agency uncovered by the ICPC.
Atiku's Subsidy Promise Is Economic Suicide - Presidency Aide
Sunday Dare, President Bola Tinubu's Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, has condemned Atiku Abubakar's promise to reintroduce petrol subsidies, calling it a cynical bid to win votes that would wreck Nigeria's economy.
Nigeria's resilience has become a curse, says lawyer Jesutoye
Nigerian lawyer Testimony Jesutoye argues that citizens' celebrated resilience has become a curse, enabling predatory governance. He cites constitutional failures, insecurity, and economic decay, urging civic resistance to reclaim the nation.
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