China Mentions 4 Categories of People Not Eligible for Permanent Residence
China has spelt out four situations in which a foreign national can lose their permanent residence status in the country. The rules are contained in Article 24 of the Measures for the Administration of Examination and Approval of Foreigners’ Permanent Residence in China. Under it, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has the power to cancel […]
Eight Nations Battle for 2026 Africa’s Futsal Crown in Rabat
The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Rabat, Morocco, with eight countries competing for the continental title. The tournament runs until October 21. According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Libya and Zambia will play the opening match at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall. The eight teams are hosts […]
AAU Lecturer Dies in Ekpoma Hotel after Encounter with S$X worker
A senior lecturer at the Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, has died in a hotel room in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident happened on Sunday. According to police, the lecturer had checked into the hotel with a 21-year-old woman, Angela Defa […]
Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of the year. Pike, […]
Two Nigerians in US Air Force Jailed 15 Years Over $2.4m Fraud
Two Nigerian nationals serving in the United States Air Force have been sentenced to 15 years in prison over a $2.4 million (about ₦3.28bn) fraud case. Chijioke Odimegwu, 25, and Harafat Mogaji, 26, were both identified as members of a group known as the “365 Boys.” In addition to the prison term, the two were […]
Naija at 66: A Look Back as We Mark Independence Day
Today, October 1, Nigeria marks 66 years of independence. On this day in 1960, Nigeria officially broke free from British colonial rule, raising its own flag for the very first time and taking its place among the free nations of the world. What started as a dream for the founding fathers — Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi […]
“We Are Ready For Them” — Dangote Reacts to Court Order Over Lamu Refinery Land
Aliko Dangote says he’s ready to face any legal battle standing in the way of his businesses, and he’s even open to cutting his stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery down to 25% as more Africans buy into the company. This comes after a Kenyan court ordered that construction activity be paused at the site […]
Davido Celebrates as Osun Moves From 33rd to 5th in NECO Rankings
Davido has taken to social media to celebrate his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, after the state placed fifth nationally in the 2026 NECO Senior School Certificate Examination rankings. The singer reshared Adeleke’s post on his Instagram story and dropped a one-word comment on the governor’s page: “Bulldozer” — a nickname widely tied to […]
FG Opens Talks With World Bank for $1.5bn New Loans as Debt Hits N166.79tn
The Federal Government has opened talks with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, just as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. According to World Bank documents, the money is split into three $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development. All […]
Shettima Returns to Nigeria After Representing Tinubu at 81st UN General Assembly
Vice President Kashim Shettima is back in Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima left Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the yearly global gathering. In a statement, Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and […]