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Lagos, Nigeria — April 18, 2025 In a significant update for Nigerian visa applicants, the United States Embassy has announced revised visa interview requirements that will come into effect on April 22, 2025. This announcement, made via a statement from…
Bayo Bashir Ojulari has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), bringing to the role a wealth of knowledge and experience as a distinguished Nigerian engineer. His extensive background encompasses expertise in petroleum,…
Dr. George Nweke, the immediate past Head of the Civil Service in Rivers State, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency, asserting that it effectively saved the region from potential chaos. Speaking to reporters in Port…
Pristina, Kosovo – October 18, 2023 – In a landmark diplomatic achievement, the Republic of Kosovo has officially welcomed Kenya’s recognition of its sovereignty, a significant stride in Kosovo’s quest for broader international acknowledgment. The affirmation comes on the heels…
Date: March 21, 2025Author: Oni Lanre Windhoek, Namibia – In a groundbreaking development for gender representation in African leadership, Namibia has officially inaugurated Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, as the nation’s first female president. This historic event not only marks a significant leap…
By: Kennedy Nosa The power to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria is vested in the President, but it is subject to certain constitutional provisions. The legal basis for this is primarily found in Section 305 of the Constitution…
By Dr. Farah Dagogo The Declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu raises serious constitutional questions under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) Since President Tinubu admits that…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State In a significant escalation of political tensions in Rivers State, multinational oil giant Shell has issued a warning regarding the potential for violence amid a contentious power struggle. This warning comes on the heels of threats…
I Think of Godswill Akpabio today and I remember another Senate president of a previous putrescent era, Joseph Wayas. Joseph Wayas was the senate president under the Shehu Shagari presidency 1979-1983. Joseph Wayas was a native of Obudu in the…
In a critical new report, Chatham House, a leading UK-based think tank, has urged the Nigerian government to avoid efforts aimed at strengthening the naira. The report, titled “Nigeria’s Economy Needs the Naira to Stay Competitive,” emphasizes that the current…
