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The federal government has introduced a new Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return and Documentation Program (PAVRDP) for foreign citizens who have overstayed their visa or violated immigration laws without regularizing their status. The initiative, announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday, follows the expiration of the government’s expired visa amnesty program on September 30, 2025. According to a statement signed …

Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong hailed Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, describing it as an important step towards regaining momentum. Speaking after the match, Troost-Ekong praised his teammates who showed resilience and focus in the game. The defender noted that while the team can still improve, this result reflects their increasing chemistry …

The appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by President Bola Tinubu has sparked discussions around zoning, ethnicity and national balance, and presidential aide Sunday Dare described the move as a “commendable gesture of equality and inclusion.” In a statement released on Friday titled “INEC Chairman: Making a Difference – …

The Rena Development Initiative organized a leadership and empowerment program for a hundred girls from senior secondary schools (SSS) in the FCT. The conference entitled: “Rena ShootUp Conference” is the second edition and focused on public speaking as a self-defense tool. They urged participants to use their voices to challenge social barriers, build trust and prepare for leadership roles. Conference …

This initiative, to be implemented by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), is part of the state’s broader strategy to reduce traffic congestion, restore order on major roads and encourage responsible parking behavior among motorists. Why Move? Indiscriminate parking on the side of the road remains a major cause of traffic jams in Lagos, especially in busy areas such as …

Investors earned N2.1 trillion as equity capitalization reached N93.2 trillion in the just ended trading week. The market recorded gains across all five trading sessions. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 2.37% closing the week at 146,988.04 from 143,584.04 points recorded in the previous week. The Nigerian equity market started the week on Monday, October 6, 2025, on a …

The Lagos State chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called for consumption of eggs as it begins direct sales to consumers across the state. Lagos PAN President, Mojeed Iyiola, said on the sidelines of the association’s march in Lagos on Friday, October 10, 2025. Iyiola reiterated the importance of egg consumption and the association’s efforts to reduce …

Prof. Danladi of the University, praises Tinubu’s administrative reforms in the upstream oil and gas sector Lagos (Core Reporters) A university lecturer and energy governance scholar, Prof. Josiah Danladi, has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a “bold and transformative recalibration” of Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Citizens Connect conference in Lagos, Prof. …

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected Senate President, Godswill Akpabio’s recent statement, describing it as a “distraction” and an attempt to divert attention from those who are truly responsible for terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria.Akpabio, while reacting to reports alleging genocide of Christians in Nigeria on Thursday, claimed that Christians and Muslims have been victims of terrorism, and …

When President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidies by 2023, his government’s switch to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) was touted as the country’s next big leap. A cleaner, cheaper and more sustainable alternative to petrol and diesel. But more than a year later, the statistics tell a sad story. Nigeria, a country of more than 200 million people, …