Netherlands 10 Conditions Dutch Citizenship 2026
The Netherlands Immigration Service published 10 requirements foreigners must meet for Dutch citizenship through naturalisation in 2026, including five-year residency and language exam.
Category : Politics
Nigeria eVisa 2026: Nigerians Can Visit 60+ Countries Online
Nigerian passport holders can access at least 60 countries in 2026 via eVisa, eliminating embassy visits. The list spans Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
Qatar Outlines Benefits for Foreigners After Acquiring Citizenship
Qatar's government details privileges for naturalized citizens including travel to 123 countries, no dual citizenship, and a 5-year waiting period for public office.
Oshiomole Slams Umahi for New Roads While Old Ones Decay
Senator Adams Oshiomole calls out Minister Dave Umahi for prioritizing new road projects over rehabilitating existing bad roads, citing neglect in Edo and Delta states.
Canada Launches Online Passport Renewal for Eligible Adults
Canada now allows eligible adult citizens to renew passports entirely online, eliminating in-person visits while keeping mail and in-person options available.
Trump Plans White House Honour for Heroic Lifeguard
President Donald Trump will invite a 16-year-old lifeguard who rescued a drowning boy to the White House for a high civilian honor after the rescue video went viral.
Qatar: 25-Year Residency Needed for Citizenship
Qatar requires a minimum 25 consecutive years of lawful residency for foreigners to apply for citizenship, with strict limits on time abroad and a ban on dual nationality.
Switzerland 2026 Citizenship: 10 Years Residency Needed
Switzerland's State Secretariat for Migration outlines three citizenship pathways: ordinary naturalisation requires 10 years of residence, with 3 years in the 5 before applying, plus a C permit.
Tinubu Warns 2027 Rivals: No Red Carpet
President Tinubu tells Catholic bishops he will not step aside for political rivals without contest, defends INEC, cites no ASUU strikes as achievement.
Nigerian Army Logo Arabic Suit: No Court Ruling Found
A viral Facebook claim that the Federal High Court dismissed a suit to remove Arabic from the Nigerian Army logo is false; no such ruling exists.
Sokoto Hisbah Bans Wedding Gifts and DJs
Sokoto State Hisbah Board has banned popular wedding customs including Na Gani In So gift-giving, DJ performances, and mixed-gender entertainment, citing violations of Islamic teachings.
CBN Fines Banks N430m for Ignoring Customer Complaints
The Central Bank of Nigeria imposed N430 million in fines on several banks for failing to resolve customer complaints within regulatory timelines, citing consumer protection violations.
Ex-LG Chairman Returns to Tailoring After Court Removal
After a Kano court nullified his Certificate of Return, former Kumbotso LGA chairman Abdullahi Gali Basaf returned to his tailoring shop, employing 20 apprentices and urging politicians to have sustainable skills.
NNPCL Defies Senate Summons Over Missing Oil Revenues
NNPCL repeatedly ignores Senate committee summons, prompting a walkout and exposing massive unaccounted oil revenues exceeding $300 billion and ₦210 trillion, raising corruption concerns.
Peter Obi: My Presidency Will Start National Healing
Peter Obi, NDC 2027 presidential candidate, states that his election would begin healing civil war wounds and unifying Nigeria, citing his record of interventions across regions.
Peter Obi Urges Tinubu to Step Down Before 2027
Peter Obi, the 2027 NDC presidential candidate, has urged President Bola Tinubu to retire, claiming he is tired and lacks capacity to fix Nigeria's economic and security crises.
ICPC Seeks MDCN Sanction for Doctor Over El-Rufai's Forged Report
The ICPC has petitioned the MDCN to sanction oncologist Bello Abubakar for allegedly forging a medical report to support ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai's bail application.
Seventh Farm Invasion Sparks Grazing Law Concerns
The seventh invasion of journalist Ibanga Isine's farm in Akwa Ibom has caused ₦70 million in losses, renewing concerns over enforcement of the anti-open-grazing law despite government assurances and police promises of prosecution.
House Passes State Police Bill Amid Minority Walkout
The House of Representatives passed the State Police Bill 2026, but the minority caucus walked out in protest over procedural violations. Other key activities include stepping down an edible oil prohibition bill and investigating xenophobic attacks in Sou
Tinubu Redraws South-East Map via Infrastructure, Inclusion
President Bola Tinubu's administration is redrawing the political map of Nigeria's South-East region through infrastructure projects, key appointments, and economic reforms, despite receiving only 127,000 votes there in the 2023 election.
Lameco Flyover Defect Ignites Political Crisis in Osun
Barely weeks after inauguration, the Lameco Flyover in Osogbo developed structural defects, triggering a political clash between Osun's ruling Accord Party and opposition APC ahead of the August governorship election.
Indecision: Not Deciding Is Still a Decision
Avoiding decisions is a decision itself, surrendering control to others and circumstances. Sunday Adelaja argues that indecision leads to outcomes shaped by external interests.
Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu's Bunker Communication Style
Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of turning Aso Rock into a 'bunker' and governing through spokespersons, urging him to speak directly to Nigerians amid economic and security crises.
Senate Adjourns: Key Bills and Resolutions Passed
The Nigerian Senate adjourned for annual recess on Thursday after passing a bill to rename NAICOM, extending the Safe Schools probe, and debating NGO foreign donor disclosure.
HEDA petitions ICPC over salary payments to ex-minister Nnaji
HEDA alleges Uche Nnaji received monthly salaries and allowances 10 months after resigning as minister, citing IPPIS records showing payments of ₦170,282.61 in June 2026.
APC Chieftain Returns to PDP in Bayelsa
Former APC chieftain Gabriel Claudius returns to PDP in Bayelsa with supporters, boosting party ahead of future elections amidst calls for more economic action.
NUJ Akwa Ibom Names Conference Hall After Ex-Chairman Umoh
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom Council, has named its conference hall after former chairman Israel Umoh for his contributions to infrastructural development.
Nigeria Must Adopt Namibia's Step-Aside Policy
MJ Balogun argues Nigeria should learn from Namibia's 'step aside' policy for officials accused of wrongdoing, citing the Fishrot scandal and Transparency International rankings.
Senator Rufa'i Hanga Meets Tinubu, APC Leaders Over Defection
Senator Rufa'i Hanga of the opposition NDC from Kano Central met President Tinubu and APC leaders, fueling speculation he will defect to the ruling party after a fallout with Rabiu Kwankwaso.
House orders IGP to produce fake council DG by Wednesday
Nigeria's House of Representatives committee investigating the illegal Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has ordered the Police Inspector-General to produce its self-proclaimed director-general, Adeyemi Adeniyi, by Wednesday noon.
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