…regulatory suspicion or faces charges by Nigerian authorities,” the report stated. The US Government alleged that Nigerian authorities had previously employed coercive exit bans and detention to compel multinational companies to resolve commercial disputes or make financial concessions. “Nigeria has previously employed…
…responsibility for food safety cuts across different stages of the food chain, with various government agencies having specific regulatory roles.
By Nkiruka Nnorom The US government said it has revoked more than 250,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office, as the administration continues its immigration crackdown and increases vetting of those eligible to enter the country. The revocations involved a variety of violations, including visa holders who v…
…relationship, and a commitment to fostering peace and security,” the statement read. The US Government also expressed hope for continued peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria. “May this proud nation and its people thrive in peace, unity, prosperity, and hope for generations to come,” it said.
…existential risks as overblown and opposes curbs on the sector. He has also called for US government documents to refer to the technology as “super intelligence,” arguing that the word artificial “makes it sound fake.” With midterm elections in November, lawmakers from both parties have drafted multiple bills to better…
The US government published the names and photos of 30 Nigerian nationals currently held in immigration detention facilities across multiple statesThe individuals were arrested in cities ranging from Los Angeles and Houston to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSev…
…advantage of what the law offers," he said.He also pushed back against claims that the US government was shielding Tinubu, saying a recent DOJ filing focused strictly on protecting intelligence-gathering methods. "No mention was made of any protection being offered to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu," he said, referencing…
…petition signed by more than 1,000 employees at cutting-edge AI companies calling on the US government to help slow the release of the most advanced AI models. Anthropic’s Amodei was among those who signed the petition. The company is expected within weeks to make a public stock market listing that could eclipse SpaceX…
The US government published a fresh list of 100 missing persons in 2026, releasing names and photos of individuals who have not been foundThe list includes men, women, and children from diverse backgrounds, with cases spanning multiple states and yearsSeveral families and groups appear on the list, including the Choc f…
The US government has mentioned what happens to immigrants who enter the country through marriage fraud, naming two specific consequences they faceOne of the penalties the US government listed involves a lengthy prison sentence that could significantly alter the life of any immigrant found guiltyBeyond imprisonment, th…
…governor said his administration would continue to build on the achievements of previous governments rather than discard what had already been accomplished. “Gratitude for the past must be accompanied by responsibility for the future,” he said. Oborevwori said his administration’s goal was to build a state that would b…
…to Tinubu. “Tinubu is a heroin trafficker who forfeited thousands of dollars to the US government. Concealing his files from the public makes officials complicit in the killing of Nigerians,” he said. Barbir’s remarks came amid the ongoing Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, litigation seeking additional records from the…
The US government has confirmed that certain non-English-speaking permanent residents are eligible for an English language exemption during the naturalisation processUSCIS outlined two age-based exceptions that determine who qualifies for the exemption and under what residency conditionsApplicants who qualify must stil…
…economic activities and the welfare of citizens than projects that could require continuous government subsidies to survive. Similarly, a development economist, Aliyu Ilias, said it was encouraging that the government had begun attaching specific objectives to some funds released to states. He, however, said the effect…
…was fundamentally different from the previous subsidy arrangement because it would focus government intervention on domestic production rather than imported petrol. “Atiku is not going back to the corrupt regime of the subsidy of the past,” Okonkwo said, arguing that Nigeria now had functioning local refining capacity…
A post shared on X claimed the US government released a new corruption report targeting Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 electionsVisible details in the screenshots shared in the post point to a 2010 US Senate subcommittee document, not a new investigationThe 16-year-old report named Abubakar over money laundering conc…
…Law Enforcement Bureau of the United States, Derek Tolliver, who led a delegation of the US Government Accountability Office to the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. He said the agency had relied on its forensic laboratories to analyse the chemicals recovered from the illicit laboratory and determine their intended use,…
…happens to foreigners who miss their citizenship application appointments in the USThe US government clarified that N-600 applicants who skip ASC appointments without a valid excuse risk having their applications deemed abandonedMilitary personnel serving outside the US are protected under a special exception that shie…
…access it provides, an American passport entitles the holder to assistance from the US government if they encounter difficulties while abroad. 4. Bring relatives to USCitizens also gain an advantage when petitioning to bring relatives to the country permanently, with the government noting that citizens generally receiv…
…drew a sharp contrast between its welfare policies and the approach taken by the previous governmentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Osun state government has distributed a fresh round of palliatives to civil servants across the state, with Governor Ademola Adeleke describing the…
…was tasked “to identify, profile and coordinate eligible beneficiaries for various government empowerment, entrepreneurship, employment and capacity-building programmes.” The Voter Education and Sensitisation Committee was established “to educate eligible voters on the importance of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR),…
…occur only under specific legal circumstances.According to information published by the US government, citizenship may be lost voluntarily or involuntarily, depending on an individual's actions and intent under US law.The US government has outlined five circumstances that may result in loss of citizenship. Photo GettyI…
…a marriage is legally valid before approving immigration petitions. Donald Trump-led government lists 5 marriages not eligible for immigration. >While a valid marriage certificate is often the starting point, USCIS says some relationships will not be recognised for immigration purposes, even if they are considered lawf…
A US State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro displayed a map that placed every African country in the wrong locationA Reuters analysis found the map carried an OpenAI watermark, suggesting it was generated using artificial intelligence toolsThe State Department admitted a team member…
The U.S. government listed three major immigration violations that could lead to the deportation of non-citizensAuthorities said criminal acts, public safety threats and visa violations could trigger removal proceedingsOfficials also explained when expedited deportation could occur without an immigration court hearingP…