News Update Hundreds of international students across the United States, U.S are facing sudden visa cancellations and legal status terminations, sparking panic and confusion on college campuses nationwide. “We thought it was…
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How the CBEX N1.2 Trillion Scam Could Fund a Presidential Run in Nigeria – Oriontimes
•In a legal limit, it could fund 240 presidential campaigns In recent days, the CBEX investment scheme has come under intense scrutiny following revelations that it allegedly defrauded vulnerable Nigerians of an…
US Announces New Rules For Nigerian Visa Applicants
THE United States Embassy has issued new guidelines for Nigerian visa applicants, effective from April 22, 2025. In a statement released Friday, the embassy stated that all applicants attending visa interviews in…
“As a Nigerian you shouldn’t be poor”
News Update Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Nigerians ought not to be living in poverty, given the country’s abundant natural and human resources. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his…
UN Disengages 20% Staff; Nigeria, Others Affected
News Update THE United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced plans to cut 20% of its global workforce due to a $58 million budget shortfall, with Nigeria…
Inside Nigeria: Return of Naira-for-crude raises stable petrol price hope
News Update Experts and industry stakeholders foresee a stable, affordable and competitive pricing of petrol with the return of the naira-for-crude policy. The sale of crude in naira to local refineries initiated…
Full List: Saudi Arabia bans visa for Nigeria, 12 other countries ahead 2025 Hajj
THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary bans of specific visa categories for citizens of 14 countries, which includes Nigeria, India, and Pakistan, this is part of the new travel…
Young Leaders In Nigeria Fail Due To Weak Political Brand, Short-Term Gains, And Overreliance On Urban Politics – Abioye Tosin Lawrence writes
News Update The “Not Too Young to Run” rule, enacted in 2018, permitted younger candidates to run for president and other seats, encouraging more youth participation in politics. The concept that young…
Nigeria Lost One of Her Finest, says Fayemi as Fmr Governor Mourns Olunloyo
News Update Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo,…
24-hours After Tinubu Departs Nigeria, VP Shettima Jets Off To Senegal
Hours After President Tinubu Depart To France, VP Shettima Jets Off To Senegal News Update Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to attend Senegal’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Dakar. VAM News…