The United States launches a new visa bond policy. This rule targets Nigerians and others. Applicants must pay up to $15,000 for visitor visas. Many Nigerians protest this change. They argue it blocks genuine trips. Consequently, tourism and business suffer. Details of the Policy Officials implement the bond for B1/B2 visas. These cover business and…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan leads the charge in Kogi Central. She resumes the Electric Motor Vehicles program. This effort targets 100 local youths. They receive electric tricycles to boost their livelihoods. The initiative paused earlier due to regulations. Now it moves forward with full approval. Program Background The program began in 2025. Senator Natasha launched it…
General Motors encounters a major financial setback. The company announces $6 billion in charges for the fourth quarter. This move stems from reduced electric vehicle production. Slowing demand in the U.S. prompts these adjustments. Additionally, policymakers cut tax incentives for EV purchases. They also ease auto emissions standards. These changes force GM to rethink its…
President Donald Trump acts decisively to shield Venezuelan oil revenue. He signed an executive order on January 9, 2026. This move declares a national emergency. It aims to block courts and creditors from seizing funds in US Treasury accounts. However the White House emphasizes the funds’ use for Venezuela’s peace and prosperity. Trump focuses on…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie mourns the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. The boy died on January 7, 2026, after procedures at Euracare Hospital in Lagos. This event raises serious questions about medical practices in Nigeria. The Incident Adichie took her son to the hospital on January 6 for an MRI scan and central line…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti addressed residents during a church dedication. He urged Abians to ignore recent opposition gatherings. Otti described these actions as selfish and noisy distractions. Additionally, he spoke at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Umuoriehi. The event marked the dedication of a renovated building. Otti funded the renovation with his personal money….
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, made a strong statement recently. He declared that nobody can remove him and his supporters from Rivers State politics. This comment came during a gathering with party defectors. Wike emphasized his group’s strength. He stated they led the fight for President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the…
The Nigerian Air Force recently confirmed multiple airstrikes against terrorist positions in Borno State. These actions aim to weaken insurgent groups like Boko Haram. Officials reported the strikes occurred in various locations, including areas near Monguno town. The Air Force launched precision attacks on terrorists advancing toward Monguno. Pilots identified and hit moving targets effectively….
Greenland’s leaders voice strong opposition. They resist any move toward American control. This stance emerges amid renewed US interest in the island. Historical Ties and Autonomy Denmark has governed Greenland since the 18th century. Yet Greenland has enjoyed home rule since 1979. It handles internal affairs while Denmark manages foreign policy. In 2019, President Donald…
The California prison system introduces new technology to help convicts. Virtual reality headsets teach escape routes and daily living skills. They are known as hope machines, and rightly so. The Rise of VR in Prisons Prison staff first tested VR programs in select facilities. They aimed to help long-term inmates. These devices simulate real world…
