News
2 African countries whose citizens can travel to Europe without a visa in 2026
For many African travellers, visiting European countries often means applying for a visa, submitting supporting documents and waiting for approval before making travel plans. However, citizens of some African countries
NEITI audit queries pit Finance Ministry against NNPCL
— As $3bn pre-export loan, $722.6m LNG dividends, others remain unresolved By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, on
Catholic priests reject FG’s ranching plan for Benue
…warn against land grabbing By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association, NCDPA, Makurdi Diocese, has rejected the Federal Government’s decision to include Benue State in the pilot
Osinbajo, Fashola, Fayemi attend funeral service for Kemi Adeosun’s husband
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola and former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi were among prominent Nigerians who attended a funeral service for Anthony Adeosun, husband
Police officer killed as suspected herders attack Benue checkpoint
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A police officer has been killed in an attack on a joint police and military checkpoint in Uzer community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
FG, BOA partner to lift 80m vulnerable Nigerians out of poverty
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has partnered with the Bank of Agriculture, BOA, to transition millions of vulnerable Nigerians from dependence on humanitarian assistance to sustainable livelihoods through
Corruption: ICPC urges Nigerians to reject ‘everyone is doing it’ mindset
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged Nigerians to reject the perception that corruption is inevitable and “everyone is doing
Alia to Benue youths: Shun vices, seize opportunities
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has urged youths in the state to take advantage of opportunities provided by his administration, acquire relevant skills and
3 African countries that qualify for UK Child Benefit
Moving to the UK from African countries does not automatically mean you can claim Child Benefit. Applicants generally need to meet eligibility requirements, including living in the UK as their
Nigeria not prone to earthquakes — NGSA
…urges adherence to building codes for heavy infrastructure By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA: The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has allayed fears over the recent earth tremor in Abuja, saying Nigeria
