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US VISA FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE –EMBASSY TELLS NIGERIANS

The United States Mission in Nigeria has again insisted that visa fees are non-refundable.   The Mission stated this in response to questions surrounding the non-refundable nature of US visa fees.   According to the Mission, the policy aligns with global practices. The Embassy also noted that fees cover application costs regardless of approval.   In a statement on its X handle on Tuesday, the Mission assured Nigerians that each case is reviewed thoroughly and fairly.   The statement read: […]

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FG DRAGS SOWORE, FACEBOOK, X TO COURT OVER POST AGAINST TINUBU.

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, filed a five-count charge against Omoyele Sowore, an activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), for calling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in a post he shared on social media platforms. FG, in the charge it entered before the Federal High Court in Abuja through the Director of Public Prosecutions, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr. M. B. Abubakar, maintained that Sowore, by the false accusation, committed offences contrary to and punishable […]

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AMUSAN wins Silver in 100m hurdles at World Championships

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, reaffirming her place among the world’s elite hurdlers.   Amusan stormed to second place in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Monday, clocking an impressive 12.29 seconds.   The race was won by Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new national record of 12.24 seconds, while the United States’ Grace Stark clinched bronze in 12.34 seconds. Another American, Masai Russell, narrowly missed out on the podium, […]

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Guinness World Record confirms Hilda Baci’s largest-serving of Jollof Rice

Chef Hilda Baci has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).   The record was achieved in partnership with Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, and has been officially confirmed.   Announcing the feat on Monday on X,  the post read,”New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.” […]

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NIGERIA’S INFLATION DROPS FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE TIME – NBS

Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, providing some respite for consumers grappling with high living costs.   Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed that inflation dropped to 20.12 per cent, down from 21.88 per cent in July.   The figure represents a 1.76 percentage point decline on a month-on-month basis and a sharp fall from the 32.15 per cent recorded in August 2024.   The Consumer Price Index, which […]

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FCT DOCTORS BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has begun an indefinite strike over failure of the government to address any of their demands. The decision followed the association’s seven-day warning strike, which ended after an emergency general meeting held yesterday in Abuja. This was disclosed in a communique issued by the ARD-FCT, signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong. The doctors are demanding the payment of salary arrears, ranging from […]

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NIMET URGES CLIMATE DATA INTEGRATION IN SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from today to Wednesday. The agency’s weather outlook, released in Abuja, predicted cloudy skies over the southern region with moderate rains expected in Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states while isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto states. NiMet advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall, and urged residents to fasten loose objects, disconnect […]

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ALAAFIN DENIES APPOINTMENT OF NEW OYO CHIEF IMAM

The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has dismissed reports claiming the appointment of a new Chief Imam for the ancient town. In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, the palace urged the Muslim faithful and residents to remain calm, stressing that the selection process is still ongoing and involves wider consultations. The statement further emphasized that only His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo, has the exclusive authority to appoint […]

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MAN UNITED START INVESTIGATION INTO LOST BOOTS BEFORE CRUCIAL MATCH

Manchester United are investigating how a number of players' boots went missing ahead of their vital UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier in Norway on Thursday. The issue only came to light on the day of the match in Bergen, as the team had completed their pre-match training at Carrington before traveling. Upon arrival, staff discovered that some of the boots had not made the journey. With time running out before the 16:30 local time kick-off, club officials rushed to a […]

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