Kwankwaso, Fulani Groups Face Possible US Visa Ban Under 2026 Religious Freedom Bill
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and several Fulani-affiliated groups could face US visa bans and asset freezes under a newly proposed American legislation targeting alleged religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The proposed bill, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was introduced on Tuesday by US Congressman Rep. Riley Moore […]
Tinubu Appoints Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as New NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), marking a leadership transition at the federal agency overseeing Hajj and Umrah operations. The nomination was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on […]
Bayelsa Police Contain IED Explosion at State Secretariat, Arrest Suspect in Yenagoa
By Louretta Samuel, Yenagoa Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command on Tuesday morning swiftly neutralized a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa, following an early morning explosion. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, the incident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on […]
VIDEO: Gas Flaring in Akwa-Ibom Sparks Health and Environmental Crisis
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Kunle Afolayan Responds to Critics, Says His Films Are for ‘Thinkers, Not Everyone’
Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed the mixed reactions trailing the second season of his Netflix series, Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, stressing that his films are crafted for intellectual audiences rather than mass appeal. The director made his position known in a video shared on his verified Instagram page on Tuesday, where he […]
BBNaija Power Couple Teddy A and Bambam Unfollow Each Other on Instagram, Spark Fresh Marriage Crisis Speculation
Former Big Brother Naija stars Teddy A and Bambam have sparked widespread speculation after fans noticed that the celebrity couple no longer follow each other on Instagram. The social media move has ignited fresh marriage crisis rumours, with many fans questioning the state of the couple’s over five-year union. Instagram Unfollow Fuels Marriage Rift Speculation […]
Dara to Represent Africa at DC Independent Film Festival 2026
Nigerian cinema, popularly known as Nollywood, has secured another major international milestone as Dara: A Port Harcourt Love Story? has been officially selected for the 2026 DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF). The feature film stands out as the only African title among five feature films chosen for this year’s prestigious global showcase. The screening is […]
Iran Vows to Resist US Pressure on Nuclear Programme as Negotiations Restart
Iran has vowed to resist what it describes as “excessive demands” from the United States over its nuclear programme, as Tehran and Washington resume high-stakes nuclear negotiations following months of regional tension. Speaking at Tehran’s Azadi Square during celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the Islamic […]
Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri to Testify in Social Media Addiction Trial
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri is set to testify Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom in a closely watched social media addiction trial that could reshape the legal landscape for tech giants. The case, unfolding in California state court, accuses Meta (parent company of Instagram and Facebook) and YouTube of deliberately designing their platforms to be […]
Heineken to Cut 6,000 Jobs as Falling Beer Sales Hit Global Operations
Struggling Dutch brewing giant Heineken has announced plans to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years as it grapples with declining beer sales and challenging market conditions. The world’s second-largest brewer after AB InBev said Wednesday that it will accelerate productivity initiatives to generate significant cost savings, citing weaker demand […]