Author: Maryam Sulaiman

The corruption trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to proceed today at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. This comes as the court formally approved a request for the former governor to receive specialized medical care while remaining in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). El-Rufai, alongside co-defendant Joel Adoga, faces a 10-count charge involving alleged money laundering, abuse of office, and the conversion of proceeds from corruption. Both men have maintained their innocence, pleading not guilty to all charges brought against them under the Money Laundering (Prevention and…

The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a public notice alerting Nigerian nationals to a planned anti-foreigner demonstration scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Tshwane, South Africa. According to the notice, the Consulate received information from the Tshwane Metro Police Communication Unit indicating that “there will be a March at Tshwane Bahlali Dudula on Wednesday, 6th May, 2026 to protest high unemployment rate and undocumented immigrants in South Africa.” The demonstrators are expected to disperse from Goody Thokoman Food (Pty) Ltd by 2:00 p.m. The gathering point for the protest has been identified as…

Nigeria is currently serving as the hub for data protection regulators from across the continent, hosting a high-level summit in Abuja aimed at fortifying cross-border data security and refining personal information safeguards. The event is organized by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in collaboration with the World Bank and Smart Africa. It features delegates from nine African nations, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Liberia, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Burundi, and The Gambia. Regional heavyweights like ECOWAS and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development are also participating to foster a unified approach to data governance.During the opening session, NDPC National Commissioner Vincent…

The final day of the World Relay Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, was a triumphant one for Team Nigeria, as two more relay teams punched their tickets to the World Championships. These latest qualifiers join the 4x100m mixed relay team, which secured its spot on the opening day of the competition. In a thrilling performance, the 4x400m mixed relay quartet of Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie, and Patience Okon-George delivered a season-best time of 3:12.88. They finished second in Heat Two of the repechage, just behind South Africa, who clocked 3:12.77. Both teams successfully sealed their places for next year’s…

Nigerian doctors are set to see a major breakthrough in their career prospects following a policy reversal by the United States government. The move ends months of visa restrictions that had stalled applications and processing for foreign medical experts. The shift comes after the US had implemented a broad visa ban earlier this year on several nations, including Nigeria, due to national security considerations. This freeze significantly impacted Nigerian medical professionals, as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) put a stop to both new applications and renewals for those affected. The importance of foreign talent to the American healthcare…

Ayanda Ngwane, the AU Agenda 2063 Press Ambassador and founder of AyandaMedia, has announced her return to Abuja to resume her role as Press Diplomat at the request of the South African High Commissioner. Having served in this capacity over a decade ago under Ambassador Mnguni during a similarly volatile period, Ngwane noted that while the responsibility feels familiar, the stakes have evolved. This time, she intends to look beyond the surface of the recurring tensions between Nigeria and South Africa. “I have to move back to Abuja like a soldier,” Ngwane stated, reflecting on her appointment. “I did this…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally invited Bobby Moroe, the Acting South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, to a meeting following a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa. According to a statement released on Saturday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic meeting is set to take place this coming Monday at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. “The objective of this engagement is to formally convey the Nigerian Government’s profound concern regarding recent events that have the potential to impact the established cordial relations between Nigeria and…

A pivotal trial begins Monday in New Mexico that could mandate fundamental changes to how Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp operate. The legal battle has escalated to the point where Meta Platforms has cautioned that it might be forced to pull its services from the state entirely if the court imposes certain requirements. The lawsuit, brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, alleges that Meta designed its social media platforms to be addictive for young users and failed to implement adequate safeguards against child sexual exploitation. This phase of the trial centers on whether the company’s business practices constitute a…

Prominent Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has voiced her frustration with Air Peace after she and numerous other passengers were left stranded at London Gatwick Airport. The filmmaker took to her official X handle on Friday to detail the ordeal and criticize the airline’s management of the situation. According to Akindele, travelers had been at the airport since 6:30 am without receiving adequate information from the airline staff.Akindele Demands Immediate ActionThe actress highlighted the plight of vulnerable travelers, including the elderly and families, who were left waiting for hours. She wrote: “Air Peace, this is unacceptable. Passengers (including elderly…

The Oyo State Police Command has taken singer, Rolex Dee into custody, following allegations of cyberbullying and defamation directed at the popular Fuji musician, Taye Currency. The arrest took place in Lagos after the singer appeared on the Agbaletu program. Responding to online rumors suggesting the arrest was illegal, the police issued a statement via X to clarify the situation and debunk what they described as “unverified reports capable of misleading the public.”Details of the PetitionAccording to the authorities, the investigation began after Taye Currency, who is based in Ibadan, filed a formal petition. The singer accused Rolex Dee of…