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The United States has suspended visa appointment services at its Abuja mission following the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family members amid worsening security concerns in Nigeria, although the federal government has dismissed the security alert, insisting the country remains stable. The development came just 24 hours after Washington authorized the departure of non-essential personnel from the US embassy in …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, strengthened against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,359.31/$1, compared with N1,371.82/$1 on Wednesday. This represents a gain of N12.51 for the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira closed flat against the …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday called for strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system. Jonathan made this statement at the launch of a research report conducted by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) in Abuja. The report is entitled: “Strengthening the Link between Democracy and Economic Growth in Nigeria.” …

The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Bayelsa State Chapter, will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) and elect new executive officers to lead the affairs of the chapter. In a press statement signed by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, SP Gunn Ewhoborwo Emonena, and Secretary, Okpobodisere Vivian Deiseidei-Oputu, the committee urged all registered members in Bayelsa State to …

Judge Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced Ali Kolo, a victim of the Boko Haram insurgency, to nine years in prison for failing to report terrorist activities after spending more than 10 years in detention. The defendant told the court that he was a victim of the Boko Haram insurgency when he was shot in the …

The leadership of the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, to overturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mark names and former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, as ADC (National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively from their official portals on April 1. Mark urged Justice Emeka Nwite to grant …

Delta Queens prodigy, Oparanmegwa Pattra, has pledged renewed commitment to the club despite the team’s close 5-3 away defeat to Dannaz Ladies in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). Pattra, who made his debut for Delta Queens at the start of the season, has quickly become a key figure on the team. In seven appearances, the right-back has already …

The National Council on Skills (NCS) has commended Governor Uba Sani for the successful inauguration and establishment of the Kaduna State Skills Council in its last session. In a letter conveying the praise, Vice President Kashim Shettima noted that “the council particularly noted your leadership in presiding over the Council of State, a move that aligns perfectly with the Renewed …

Another faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership loyal to Nafiu Bala on Thursday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This followed a protest held at the same venue a day earlier by loyalists of former Senate President David Mark, a network of national factions of the ADC. READ ALSO: South West …

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, says members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are not ready for the upcoming elections. Bwala made the remarks while criticizing opposition figures within the party, alleging internal divisions and a lack of preparedness for the election process. Responding to Tinubu’s claims of planning to turn Nigeria into a one-party …