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Nigerian man, Babatunde who masturbated in front of woman on UK train jailed
A Nigerian man and registered sex offender, Babatunde Odutola has been jailed in the UK after exposing himself and masturbating in front of a woman on a train travelling towards
Own your streets, politics is not a game of mouth — Adebayo
By Henry Umoru ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged young professionals to take an active interest in politics and contribute to efforts
Afreximbank backs Tanzanian SMEs with $10m export finance facility
By Udeme AkpanThe African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a US$10 million finance facility to Azania Bank Plc of Tanzania to improve ac-cess to funding for small and medium-sized enterprises
Canada processing times rise for Nigerians applying for study, visitor visas
Nigerians applying to travel to Canada are facing longer processing times for several temporary residence applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s latest update. As of September 16, 2026,
Reconcile or face consequences, APC stakeholders warn pro-SGF faction
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State have urged members of the Benue Strategic Alliance to reconcile with the party or face
2027: Lagos APC unveils campaign council, names Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, will on Friday formally inaugurate members of its campaign council for the 2027 general elections. The inauguration
Foreign missions urged to review long visa processes
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged foreign missions in Nigeria to review their visa processes for Nigerian applicants, particularly lengthy waiting periods
Foreign missions urged to review long visa processes, waiting periods for Nigerians
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged foreign missions in Nigeria to review their visa processes for Nigerian applicants, particularly the long waiting
2027 Budget: Oyedele launches fiscal policy review
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has commenced preparations for the 2027 Federal Government budget with the inauguration of
Oriire school kidnappings: DSS docks Five Ansaru leaders on 7-count terror charge
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday re-arraigned five alleged leaders of the proscribed terrorist group Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) over their
