Author: Lawan

The United States Government has announced plans to shorten the validity period of visas issued to international students and foreign journalists. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the proposed rule would cap F visas, which allow foreign students to study in the U.S, at a maximum of four years.At present, student visas typically cover the full duration of an academic program, which can run beyond five years for doctoral candidates. For international media professionals, visa validity would be limited to 240 days with the option of a single extension for another 240 days.However, journalists’ visas would not be…

By Ochonu Ochonu In a country where economic plans often spark more debate than results, Senator Atiku Bagudu is rewriting the narrative with a rare blend of discipline and vision. As Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, the former Kebbi governor is turning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda into a framework that delivers for our country and the cotizens. His appointment was no gamble—Bagudu’s track record of fiscal prudence and bold reforms has made his ministry a linchpin for Nigeria’s prosperity, proving that steady leadership can outshine the loudest promises. Bagudu carries a reputation for getting things done—not with…

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has declared that he would vote for President Bola Tinubu if the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the opposition coalition, decides to field Peter Obi as its candidate in the 2027 presidential election.Adeyanju made the remark on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief when asked if his criticisms of Obi were an attempt to discredit the former Anambra Governor.“God forbid that I support APC. If the opposition presents Peter Obi, I will vote for Tinubu,” he said. The rift between Adeyanju and Obi recently escalated into a legal matter after the 64-year-old politician,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the determination of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to harness the vast socio-economic opportunities embedded in Nigeria’s geo-heritage sites, stressing that the federal government is ready to partner with stakeholders to achieve the goal.Speaking on Thursday in Abuja when he received a delegation from the UNESCO International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP) Nigeria National Committee, led by its chairman, Dr Aminu Abdullahi Isyaku, Shettima said government’s “doors are open for collaboration,” particularly with subnational governments.“It is better late than never to explore the economic and developmental benefits of geo-heritage sites for the…

Anambra State Government has banned the practice of writing assignments inside textbooks, describing it as wasteful and unsustainable.Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, announced the directive while addressing participants at the third day of a capacity building workshop organized by Ministry of Education for private school proprietors and teachers.She explained that the decision was aimed at making textbooks reusable, especially for younger siblings of pupils who would need them when they advance to the next class. She also stressed the need for textbooks to be inclusive, reflecting diversity, equality, and the needs of all learners. NYSC, Moghalu, others condemn assault…

A group, the Nigerian Transparency Initiative (NTI), has urged the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to openly address the corruption allegations leveled against him in recent months. The group said the controversies trailing his leadership are too weighty to be ignored, insisting that silence would only deepen public suspicion and erode confidence in the national oil company. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, Muyiwa Salami, cordinator of NTI, in a statement, said the controversies are capable of undermining the reputation of the NNPCL and the confidence of Nigerians in…

By Sharon Iwodi Engr. Gbenga Olu Komolafe’s appointment as the pioneer Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in October 2021 was met with widespread approval, proof of his distinguished career marked by professionalism and innovation. His ascent to this pivotal role was no fluke, built on a foundation of exemplary service in various capacities, including General Manager, Special Duties, Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, and Executive Director (Commercial) at the Pipeline and Petroleum Marketing Company (PPMC). Komolafe’s track record of transformative leadership in these roles positioned him as the ideal candidate to steer Nigeria’s…

Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval. The announcement comes just hours after Roosevelt Ogbonna resigned from the company’s board in line with new corporate governance rules issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The appointment, contained in a statement released on Wednesday, signals a new phase for the group under the leadership of Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, who returned to the helm following the death of former Group CEO Herbert Wigwe in 2024.

The Lagos State election of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has been suspended following a directive from the union’s national secretariat. The decision was announced on Tuesday during the TUC Lagos 1st Quadrennial State Delegate Conference, where delegates had gathered to elect new state executives. Midway into the process, a representative of the national secretariat declared the election postponed and introduced a five-member caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the council temporarily. The move sparked outrage among some workers, who staged a walkout in protest, accusing the leadership of undermining a transparent electoral process.

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed Pa Kasumu Adepeju Olaniyonu House, located at 22 Apongbon Street, Lagos Island, for discharging faecal waste into public drains. The action, carried out on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, was in line with the state government’s drive for a safer and cleaner Lagos. Authorities described the discharge as a public nuisance that constitutes environmental pollution and poses serious risks to human health. The Commissioner for Environment reaffirmed the state’s zero-tolerance stance on environmental infractions and urged residents to adopt proper wastewater management and hygiene practices in order to safeguard public health and…