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The Japanese government has announced a 500% increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals wishing to enter the Asian country. According to local media, the Japan Times on Saturday, the move follows a revision of related orders at a Cabinet meeting on Friday and marks the first revision of visa fees in 48 years, since 1978. Based …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday. Oyebanji polled a total of 319,224 votes to beat his closest rival, Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 40,543 votes. Dare Bejide of the African Democratic …

Former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga has said that bandit groups operating across the northern part of Nigeria may be receiving support from individuals occupying positions in government. Tsiga, who was once a kidnapping victim, also questioned the effectiveness of negotiations in ending the country’s worsening insecurity. Tsiga was part of …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. HURIWA warns against politicizing the insecurity situation in Nigeria The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has warned against what they describe as the politicization of insecurity in the country, and warned that the lives of citizens should not be treated as instruments of political communication or propaganda.Read more …

Twelve years after the terrorist bombing at Nyanya Motor Park, Abuja in 2014, justice has been served against one of the perpetrators of the crime. This comes as the Federal High Court in Abuja found a 37-year-old man, Zakaria Garba, guilty of taking part in a bombing that left at least 70 people dead, and several others with varying degrees …

The Federal Government is considering a policy allowing journalists to accompany military personnel on certain operations as part of efforts to strengthen public understanding of Nigeria’s security challenges and improve the quality of conflict reporting. The proposal was unveiled on Thursday by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, at the National Security Summit hosted by the Nigerian Union of …

The State Directorate (DoS) of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) announced the temporary suspension of the posts of Chairman of IPOB and Director of Radio Biafra, both of which were previously held by Nnamdi Kanu. The decision, according to the group, will remain in effect pending further notification. The decision was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. No Nigerian who wants to leave South Africa will be left behind — Minister The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has promised that any Nigerian who wishes to leave South Africa will be evacuated.Read more 2. Iyabo Obasanjo returns to PDP, wins senatorial ticket Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo …

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has warned against what they describe as the politicization of insecurity in the country, and warned that the lives of citizens should not be treated as instruments of political communication or propaganda. The group said the deteriorating security situation, marked by repeated kidnappings, terrorist attacks and violent attacks in several states, reflects …

CLAIM Fulani terrorists are heading to Ilesha in Baruten Local Government Area of ​​Kwara State to avenge the killing of Fulani people after youths attacked Fulani communities in the area. INDICTMENT Misleading! Examination showed that the video was used out of context. BACKGROUND A viral video circulating on Facebook claims that armed Fulani terrorists are on their way to Ilesha-Baruba …