US gives reasons for removing reciprocity visa fees for Nigerians

The United States has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerians seeking visas to the US with effect from December 3, the Federal Government has said. The Ministry of Foreign…

Bye-elections: Low turnout in eight states, violence in Bayelsa, Enugu

• APC kicks as Gbadamosi alleges rigging, thuggery• Governor Diri confident Dickson’ll coast to victory• High turnout in Bauchi as Dogara, gov battle for LGAs’ control• Three cops die in…

AMAECHI: Why I turned down Jonathan’s offers to remain in PDP

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, said on Saturday that former President Goodluck Jonathan made him several offers to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party but that he turned…

Nigeria’s unity questionable —Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the nation’s unity is questionable. He observed that the youths in the country prefer to identify with regional affiliations than a nayional body. He…

Buratai warns new generals against scuttling democracy

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has warned the newly-promoted generals against coup plots. He said the Nigerian Army would not tolerate any plot to scuttle the…

I’ve no plan to remarry –Angela Okorie

Actress and singer, Angela Okorie, has said she does not intend to get married again. Recall that some months ago, there had been rumours that she was engaged to a…

Insecurity: FG, soldiers need support of Nigerians, says Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to support the government’s fight against insecurity in order to collectively tackle the menace. Jonathan made the call on Friday in Abuja during…

Trump orders withdrawal of US troops in Somalia

President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of most US military and security personnel from Somalia, where they have been conducting operations against the Al-Shabaab militant group, the Pentagon said…

Farmers killing: Governors to meet Buhari soon, says NGF

The 36 state governors are to meet with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), as soon as possible, to address security challenges across the country, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum…

50 killed in Katsina fire outbreaks –Commissioner

Katsina State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Home Affairs, AbdulKarim Sirika, said on Friday that 50 persons lost their lives in various fire outbreaks in the state this year. Sirika…