…on Friday. Japanese authorities said the changes are aimed at addressing rising administrative costs, inflation and shifts in exchange rates since the last review in 1978. Under the new structure, the cost of a single-entry visa will rise from ¥3,000 ($18.60) to ¥15,000 ($92.99), representing a 400 per cent increase. T…

…Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, Dr Daniel Philemon Saredau, has said his administration will prioritise the digitalisation of bar practice to improve public access to the association's activities in Taraba State. Dr Saredau also disclosed that strategic engagement with government and other critical stakeholders…

…charge filed against him by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. The Nyanya bomb blasts, which occurred on the outskirts of Abuja in April 2014, killed at least 70 people and injured several others, making it one of the deadliest terrorist attacks recorded in the nation’s capita…

…to ensure compliance with environmental sanitation laws. He also urged residents to patronise accredited waste managers operating in their areas and to desist from dumping refuse on roads and other public places.

…authorities said the move is aimed at generating additional revenue to cover the administrative costs associated with the country's growing foreign population. Before the revision, the maximum fee for changing residency status or extending a stay was ¥10,000, while permanent residency applications were capped at the sa…

…of a woman to a terrorist enclave. According to him, troops of the 222 Battalion (Mechanised) carried out the operation at an internally displaced persons, IDPs, camp in Konduga, where the suspects were picked up based on intelligence findings. The security expert noted that the suspects were alleged to be linked to fa…

…He made the appeal on Saturday at the maiden Geo-economic Optimisation Summit organised by the Citadel School of Government in Lagos, themed "From South-West Nigeria to the Globe: Lagos as a Geo-economic Hub." Sanwo-Olu said Lagos remains Nigeria's economic nerve centre and continues to shoulder disproportionate nation…

…member of the party. He also sought an order directing the commission not to recognise Duke as PRP's presidential flagbearer or to delete his name from its database as the presidential candidate of the party. The plaintiff further sought an order directing the electoral umpire to recognise him as PRP's presidential can…

…to prioritise the national interest." "The establishment of effective compliance mechanisms is essential to prevent a recurrence of unlawful expenditure and to ensure that constitutional and statutory safeguards are strictly complied with." "Public hearings on the National Assembly's budget would enhance public partici…

The Group F encounter carried added significance as it became the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history, but it was Japan who ensured the landmark occasion would be remembered for their ruthless efficiency and attacking brilliance

…to support the Forest Guard Corps in achieving its mandate. He warned that the administration would not tolerate any form of collusion with criminal elements and stressed the need for integrity and accountability. The Governor further charged the personnel to justify the confidence reposed in them by the government and…

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has expressed sadness over the passing of former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum. Tuggar said this in a condolence message issued by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Sunday in Bauchi. He described Sule-Katagum as a respected elder, a trusted…

…been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The three countries are Tunisia, Haiti and Turkey. Tunisia became the latest country to be mathematically eliminated from the World Cup. This follows a 4-0 defeat to Japan in Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, earlier today. The result left Tunisia with zero points…

…ongoing media attacks between the supporters of APC candidate, Eric Opah and former Minister, Henry Ikoh over the governorship ticket could affect the peace that Abia residents are currently enjoying. The Labour Party claimed that one of the major factors fueling the crisis within the Abia APC is the widespread percept…

…from sister agencies. "These substances have passed through the necessary legal and administrative processes in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws," he said. The Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, represented by his Deputy, Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru, said that the public destruction of illicit drugs w…

…electricity, and you will not pay for estimated bills anymore." Three years into his administration, Tinubu is seeking a second term. Data shows that Nigeria's power distribution has remained below 4,500 megawatts for much of his tenure, a figure little changed from what obtained when he took office. Households continu…

…lives to gun-related violence last year. But you do not hear Americans say "America is finished" the way we write off the country when there is a challenge. Every country has its challenges which it tries to manage for performance. In the 1970s, Indians, people from the Philippines and Egyptians had problems and came t…

…of attempting to disrespect a living legend and create unnecessary confusion. The organisation also warned social media users and content creators against spreading unverified information, urging the public to verify claims before sharing them, threatening legal action against anyone found to have originated or deliber…

…significant step toward advancing Nigeria’s participation in global climate finance mechanisms through a high-level engagement at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) platform. The engagement brought together key stakeholders from government institutions, international climate finance orga…

…or patronage considerations. When voters repeatedly support candidates without scrutinising their records or policy proposals, they can inadvertently reinforce a political culture where politicians face limited consequences for poor performance. However, voter choices do not occur in a vacuum. Nigerian voters operate w…

…367 votes. All four parties that participated in the bye-election are part of the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s rainbow coalition, with the group deciding on Senator Olaka as its preferred choice for the election. It could be recalled that the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat b…

…to your attention because we believe you are a listening governor and we trust your administration,” the statement read. The youths also expressed their goodwill toward the state and its leadership, praying for peace and progress in Takum, Taraba State, and Nigeria as a whole. Youths raise alarm over alleged 'Renewed H…

Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F. Tunisia, who wer…

…first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against toothless Ecuador. Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots, including 15 on target, in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing display. The 0-0 draw in Group E keeps alive Curacao’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase, exte…

…(UNSRC) - Nigeria Association at the Nigeria House in New York. He said the Tinubu administration recognised the outstanding contributions of Nigerians serving across the UN and remained committed to rewarding excellence and service. "Many of you here deserve national honours," Jimoh told the gathering," Jimoh said. "I…