Pakistan 2026 Visa-Free List: 55 Countries, Conditions Apply
Pakistan updated its visa-free entry list for 2026, featuring 55 countries. Most waivers apply only to diplomats and officials. Only Maldives and Nepal citizens get full visa-free access.
Category : Anti-Corruption
UAE Events Visit Visa: Eligibility, Application, and Stay Details
UAE authorities have clarified the rules for the Events Visit Visa, outlining eligibility, application steps, and stay options for international visitors attending approved events.
Atiku Slams Tinubu Over 2026 Budget, Demands Probe
Atiku Abubakar calls 2026 budget a violation of transparency, citing a 1,918% surge in Service-Wide Vote to ₦12.8 trillion and demanding a line-by-line National Assembly investigation.
Canada Bans Foreigners From Congo Over Ebola Fears
Canada bars foreign nationals who visited Congo in last 21 days, defying WHO advice against travel restrictions. Fines up to CAD$150,000 for individuals.
Facebook Nigeria Ruling: Victory for Rule of Law
The Facebook Nigeria judgment is a victory for the rule of law, not a defeat for consumers, according to legal experts. The ruling affirms due process in regulatory actions.
Tinubu Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
President Tinubu condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa, reminding that its freedom stems from African sacrifices. Nigeria evacuated 1,490 citizens in seven batches.
NNPC N210 Trillion Controversy: Bala Wunti's Senate Testimony Clarifies Issues
Bala Wunti testified before the Nigerian Senate, distinguishing missing funds from figures requiring reconciliation, shifting the debate from sensationalism to facts, per analyst Engr Ike Onwuachu.
British Steel Nationalisation Sparks Compensation Battle
British Steel has been nationalised by the UK government, triggering a compensation dispute with former Chinese owner Jingye Group, which vows legal action.
US defends Argentina players over Falklands banner
The United States government defended Argentina's players displaying a banner claiming the Falkland Islands, sparking controversy ahead of the World Cup final.
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N941 Million IPPIS Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N941 million recovered from ghost workers in the IPPIS fraud case, marking a significant victory against corruption.
Court Dismisses Suit Over Shell's Onshore Divestment in Bayelsa
The Federal High Court in Yenagoa dismissed a suit challenging Shell's onshore divestment, ruling the case was filed out of time and the plaintiff lacked locus standi.
Umahi Denies Killing Nurse Mary Habila
Nigeria's Works Minister Dave Umahi has denied allegations of killing nurse Mary Habila, stating she was like a daughter to him and that her death may have been from natural causes.
Nigeria's SDG Crisis: State Captured by Political Class, Expert Says
Nigeria's inability to achieve SDGs stems from a state captured by a corrupt political class, causing a three-dimensional crisis of political economy, citizenship, and democracy.
Umahi faces calls for inquiry over missing engineers, death
Minister of Works Dave Umahi faces renewed calls for a transparent investigation into the disappearance of five engineers and the death of a physiotherapist at his residence.
Jimoh Ibrahim wrong on UN role in Oyo abduction probe
Owei Lakemfa rebuts Nigeria's UN ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, arguing the UN can intervene in domestic affairs, citing R2P, Libya, South Africa, and blood diamonds.
US Places 23 Nations on Top Travel Warning Level
The US State Department updated its travel advisory, placing 23 countries under Level 4 'Do Not Travel' due to severe security risks and limited US assistance.
Peter Obi Visits Isaac Fayose Amid Seyi Tinubu Controversy
Peter Obi visited Isaac Fayose in Abuja on July 18, 2026, to mend ties after Fayose criticized Obi for neglect and backlash over his meeting with Seyi Tinubu.
Ghana Releases 2026 Visa Fees for Tourism, Business, Transit
Ghana Immigration Service announces official 2026 visa fees: tourist and business visas $260, transit visa $65. Holders can stay up to 30 days.
Atiku Exposes ₦210 Billion Duplication in Tinubu's 2026 Budget
Atiku Abubakar reveals ₦210 billion in duplicated budget allocations under Tinubu, calls the administration fiscally reckless and demands forensic review.
Saudi Arabia Announces 4 Major Public Holidays Ahead of 2027
Saudi Arabia's tourism authority has confirmed official dates for four major public holidays spanning 2026-2027, including National Day, Founding Day, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha.
Azerbaijan Lists Only 5 African Nations Eligible for E-Visa in 2026
Azerbaijan's e-visa portal confirms only five African countries qualify for its 2026 e-visa: Algeria, Djibouti, Mauritius, Seychelles, and South Africa. Most African nations excluded.
CSO Groups Write IGP, DSS Over Political Intolerance in Enugu
Youth-led group YOTSI notifies police and DSS of planned Abuja protest on August 17, 2026, over alleged political intimidation in Enugu State, expecting 3,000 participants.
Ajiran Double Murder: Analyst Urges Facts, Not Social Media
Princess Gloria Fraser argues leaked police records support AIG Jimoh's handling of the Ajiran murder case, urging courts to decide based on evidence, not social media.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Reacts to Mary Habila's Death at Minister's Home
Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges restraint and warns against politicizing the death of Mary Habila, a medical staff attached to Minister David Umahi, as investigations continue.
Russia's 2026 Unified E-Visa Eligible Countries List
Russia's Foreign Ministry released the full list of 64 countries eligible for the unified e-visa in 2026, allowing single entry with up to 30 days stay within 120 days.
Ex-Minister Turner Isoun Dies at 87 in Abuja, Mourned
Former Science and Technology Minister Turner Isoun died in Abuja at 87. Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri mourned him as a huge loss to the Ijaw nation and Nigeria.
Venezuela Names Only African Country on Visa-Free List
Venezuela's visa exemption list includes 71 countries, with South Africa as the sole African nation. Other African citizens must apply for a tourist visa with extensive documentation.
Wike Dares Critics to Disprove Road Figures, Stakes Resignation
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike challenges critics to disprove his claim of 221km roads completed out of 317km awarded in Abuja satellite towns since May 2023, offering to resign if proven wrong.
US Lists 10 African Countries Citizens Must Not Travel to
The US adds Uganda to its Level 4: Do Not Travel list, bringing the total to 10 African nations under the highest advisory due to terrorism, civil unrest, and health risks.
Liberia Lists 12 African Countries for Visa-Free Entry in 2026
Liberia has released the official list of 12 African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa in 2026, all ECOWAS members, under the regional free movement policy.
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