…for other communities, and that security agencies provide protection to pastoralists as Nigerian citizens under Sections 14 and 33 of the 1999 Constitution.” The Fulani leaders urged the federal and state governments, traditional rulers, farmers’ groups, security agencies and development partners to collaborate on last…

…Nigerian travellers. Based on current immigration protocols, the visa requirements for Nigerian citizens are split into three distinct categories based on residency and active external visas: 1. Standard passport holders (No US, UK, Schengen, or GCC Ties) Nigerians who do not hold valid tourist or business visas from t…

…is why the RESET agenda, as enunciated by our presidential candidate, is aimed at making Nigerian citizens dignified citizens. It is something that has to do with their education, their economy, their security and, of course, the well-being of Nigerians in every facet of life.” The APM South-South town hall meeting was…

…has removed Nigeria from its Referred Visa Category, ending a system that required Nigerian citizens to undergo a lengthier, more demanding clearance process before travelling to the East African country.The announcement came from Tanzania's Immigration Services Department in a statement dated September 25, 2026, thoug…

…an African Union summitThe VP called for dialogue but warned that the dehumanisation of Nigerian citizens had become completely unacceptablePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering…

…United Progressive Grand Alliance, UPGA, consisting mainly of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens, NCNC, and the Action Group, AG, could not stop the Northern People’s Congress, NPC, because UPGA leaders could not sink their ambitions and differences.In the Second Republic, the Nigerian People’s Party, NPP, Unity…

…directive as an affront on the sensibility of Nigerian workers, Nigerian working people, Nigerian citizens and our constitution and rights,” he said. According to him, WoPU considers the directive “a fundamental violation of the constitutional rights of Nigerian workers to freedom of association as enshrined in Section…

Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026, according to reports sighted by The PUNCH. The documented arrivals comprised 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part of a 50-person joint European Union operation in…

…Democracy – Nigeria’s diplomacy is calibrated to one question: what does this mean for Nigerian citizens? Ideological blocs are secondary to results. Africa has 60 per cent of the world’s youngest population. By 2050, one in four people on earth will be African. Nigeria will be the third most populated country in the w…

…a South African passport, which she had refused to surrender despite also holding Nigerian citizenship. Her prosecutors claimed that she obtained Nigerian passports for herself and her child in Lagos before securing a South African visa and re-entering the country through Mozambique. However, her legal team rejected th…

…occurred at Parksig Villas Complex, Belleville, Cape Town on Thursday, July 23, 2026.The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA), which informed the publication of this latest development, strongly condemned the alleged brutal k!lling of the Nigerian national.Chika Ibe, who hailed from Lokpaukwu, Abia State…

…groundwork for compensation, stronger diplomatic engagement and improved protection for Nigerian citizens living outside the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Babajimi Benson, who argued that despite years of violent…

…a South African passport, which she has refused to surrender, despite also holding Nigerian citizenship. Prosecutors further claimed that Adetshina obtained Nigerian passports for herself and her child in Lagos before securing a South African visa and re-entering the country through Mozambique. Her legal team rejected…

…passport, and she has refused to hand it over. The court also heard that she also holds Nigerian citizenship. The defence has argued that there are reasonable ways to deal with the matter, one which includes that Adetshina report to her immigration officer every fortnight. LIB reported that Adetshina, who was born in S…

…the international community is certainly watching, the more important audience is the Nigerian citizens. “Public trust in our institutions depends on the confidence that no one is above the law and that justice is applied fairly and consistently. “That confidence can only be built through a process that is transparent,…

…known as Baron, has announced that he has officially begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, a decision that has generated widespread reactions on social media. The lawyer disclosed the development in a post shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that his legal representative i…

…weeks and includes practical sessions. What are the requirements? Applicants must be Nigerian citizens with at least an OND or equivalent in engineering subjects. Will I receive a certificate? Yes, successful participants will obtain a government-issued professional certification. What happens following the training? D…

…in this administration and its total lack of commitment to the welfare and security of Nigerian citizens, the only reasonable action is for President Tinubu to resign from office." Obi also urged Nigerians to demand greater accountability from the government. The comments followed an IMF disclosure that Nigeria left pu…

…Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, yesterday, said that the growing hunger of Nigerian citizens will get worse unless the people elect leaders who have citizens' welfare at heart. The former Anambra State governor, while reacting to the United Nations World Food Programme, WFP, statement that over 17 million…

In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Weir speaks about tracing his Nigerian roots, obtaining Nigerian citizenship, and also about the recent innovations by FIFA