‎Countries Nigerians can get visa on arrival in 2026 [Full list]‎

Nigerian passport holders can travel to several countries without obtaining a traditional visa from an embassy before departure, with some destinations offering visa-on-arrival (VoA) facilities.‎‎Visa on arrival means eligible travellers can obtain their visa at an approved airport, border crossing or other port of entry instead of securing one from a diplomatic mission before travelling.‎‎However, […]

NBA Benin (Lion) Branch Celebrates Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, at 92

The Nigerian Bar Association, Benin (Lion) Branch, has paid glowing tribute to the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Sir (Chief) Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, CFR, on his 92nd birthday, describing him as “an outstanding embodiment of vision, enterprise, philanthropy and service to humanity.”‎‎In a congratulatory message signed by the Branch Chairman, Omorodion Omoigui, Esq., the NBA […]

‎FG pays N1.1bn additional benefits to 175 retirees

‎The Federal Government has commenced the payment of additional exit benefits to retiring civil servants, disbursing about N1.1bn to 175 retirees who left the Federal Public Service between January 1 and August 31, 2026.‎‎The payment is being made under the Federal Government Exit Benefit Scheme, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council and took […]

‎South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged romance scams

‎Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding more than 100 women in the United States through online romance scams have been extradited from South Africa to the US.‎‎According to a post on X on Friday by the South African Police Service, the suspects, who were arrested in South Africa in 2021, are alleged to be members […]

‎NDLEA arrests fugitive kingpin over 49.7kg heroin haul

‎The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested and brought back to Nigeria the suspected kingpin behind the 49.70kg heroin shipment intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in 2024.‎‎The NDLEA disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in Abuja on Wednesday.‎‎The suspect, 52-year-old Festus Ibewuike, also […]

‎Police arrest 12 suspects over killing of Anambra comedian

‎The Anambra State Police Command has said it has arrested no fewer than 12 persons in connection with the killing of a popular comedian and town crier, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as “Aiza Nwosu”, as well as other cult-related killings in Awka, the state capital.‎‎The command, however, denied allegations that its officers collected ₦600,000 to […]

‎‎NELFUND has eased financial burden on poor students – Shettima‎

‎Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as a landmark initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to children from poor backgrounds and removed financial barriers to higher education.‎‎Shettima said the fund, established by the President Bola Tinubu administration, had become a vital social equaliser and a major mechanism for poverty […]

‎24 die after consuming herbal drinks in Ondo

‎The Ondo State Government on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of some people in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state following the consumption of a herbal liquid substance.‎‎No fewer than 24 residents of two communities in the council area, Araromi Obu and Odigbo town, reportedly lost their lives after consuming the substance.‎‎The incident, which was […]