A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N8.9 billion in assets linked to Aisha Achimugu, including properties and funds allegedly acquired through fraud. The EFCC secured the order after proving the assets were proceeds of unlawf
Ethiopia grants visa-free entry in 2026 only to citizens of Kenya and Djibouti, according to the Immigration and Citizenship Service. All others must apply for a visa.
The Senate has approved ₦50 million for families of two teachers and three security personnel killed during the rescue of abducted pupils in Oyo State, with each family receiving ₦10 million.
The Gambia Immigration Department has published an official list of 15 African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa in 2026, including all ECOWAS member states and four suspended nations.
India has released the list of 32 African countries eligible for its e-Visa programme in 2026, allowing citizens to apply online for tourism, business, and medical visas without visiting an embassy.
Mozambique confirms 19 African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa in 2026, with conditions including eTA and varying stay durations.
The Philippines published the official list of African countries eligible for visa-free entry in 2026. Travelers can stay 30 days with a valid passport and return ticket.
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A Federal High Court orders final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami, including a ₦56bn university, ₦12.95bn hotel, and ₦5.95bn luxury duplex.
Peter Obi announces the death of Reverend William Okoye, a senior ACFM leader, calling it a profound loss for Nigeria and urging unity and healing.
Zimbabwe released the official list of countries eligible for visa on arrival in 2026, including nine African nations. Travellers can pre-fill declarations online.
Botswana published a visa-free entry list for 2026, including only a few African nations like South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. Most African travelers must apply for a visa with required documents.
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Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka says the Chief of Staff to the President has no constitutional power to employ civil servants, insisting any appointment letter from the office should never have been accepted.
Israel has released its tourist visa exemption list, including seven African countries. Citizens of Botswana, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, South Africa, and Swaziland can enter without a visa.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of 48 properties worth N212.8 billion linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami to the Federal Government.
Atiku Abubakar calls for an independent investigation into a ₦6.44 billion budget for World Cup qualifiers after Nigeria's elimination and the PFIPC scandal.
Ireland introduces temporary travel arrangement for non-EEA nationals with expired IRP cards due to renewal delays exceeding 17 weeks at Burgh Quay.
Atiku Abubakar accuses the Tinubu administration of manipulating the PFIPC scandal to implicate opposition figures, questioning how a fictitious agency got ₦1.3 billion in the 2026 budget and office space at the National Secretariat.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, worth billions of naira.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.