Report reveals Ghana now leads Nigeria in U.S. visa overstay rates A recent report from the U.S. government indicates a notable shift in visa overstay patterns, with Ghana now leading Nigeria in the misuse of B1/B2 and F, M, and J non-immigrant visas from October 2022 to September 2023. Data analysis reveals 510,363 suspected in-country…
Rebels accused of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in eastern Congo The government of Congo accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of engaging in ‘ethnic cleansing’ in the eastern part of the country on Tuesday. Minister of Interior, Jacquemain Shabani condemned the influx of foreign populations into Rutshuru and Masisi territories in North Kivu province, where local residents…
Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane faces legal action …DRP leader, Vitano Singano is accused of plotting to attack the Presidency. The Attorney General of Mozambique has filed a civil suit against exiled opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, alleging he incited unrest over electoral fraud claims. Russian Flags At Kano Protest: Groups asks the service chiefs to…
Malian singer Rokia Traore arrested in Italy, faces extradition to Belgium By Yahaya Idris Malian singer, Rokia Traore, arrested in Rome in June over an international child custody dispute, will be extradited to Belgium in the coming days after Italy’s highest court rejected her appeal, according to her lawyer on Wednesday. Global Times Nigeria reports…
Ugandan politician abducted in Kenya, appears in military court By Yahaya Idris Kizza Besigye, a notable opposition politician from Uganda, appeared before a military court in Kampala after his wife reported his alleged abduction in Kenya. Uganda gets $300 million loan from African Development Bank to revamp rail network Dr. Besigye, 68, a prominent critic…
Bureau DG Commends Oborevwori for Donating 31 Hilux Vans to Delta Police, Security Agencies By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, has been praised for his strategic leadership and proactive measures that promote peace, safety, and an enabling environment for investors and residents alike The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation…
Kogi State hosts North Central Speakers’ forum on unity and national development ….Nasarawa Speaker calls for improved synergy among government arms The North Central Zone’s State Houses of Assembly Speakers are meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, to deliberate on fostering peace, unity, and development across the region and the country. The Chief Press Secretary…
Haakyav Peter champions the youth’s cause; he is not fighting politicians in Benue I applaud Haakyav Tombu Peter for his audacity and poignant voice in advocating for Benue State’s youth, as evident in his live videos, achieving what has eluded numerous young individuals in the state since democracy’s reinstatement. If only we had 10 fearless…
Burhan alerts to potential division within Sudan’s former ruling party By Yahaya Idris Sudan’s armed forces chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, condemned the internal power struggle within the former ruling party on Monday, citing risks to the nation’s stability following the reinstatement of an ally of ousted dictator Omar al-Bashir as party leader. The National Congress…
Oghenesivbe commends Journalists for showcasing Oborevwori’s achievements …Says DOPF remain mega force in online Journalism Practicing Journalists in Delta State, and indeed Nigeria, have been commended for projecting the numerous infrastructural development and socioeconomic achievements of Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe…