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Nigerians still flock to South Africa despite xenophobic attacks — Envoy Despite renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa, interest among Nigerians seeking to visit the country has remained strong, with visa applications almost doubling in recent months. South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, disclosed this in an interview with Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, saying the development showed that South Africa remained an attractive destination for Nigerians despite concerns over safety. Moroe dismissed reports that South African missions in Nigeria had stopped issuing visas to Nigerians, describing such claims as…

Osun election: Adeleke accuses Oyetola of threatening to rig poll Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, of threatening to manipulate the August 15 governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeleke made the allegation in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, in response to comments made by Oyetola while addressing APC stakeholders and supporters in the state. Oyetola, a former governor of Osun who lost his re-election bid to Adeleke in 2022, had urged the incumbent to prepare for defeat, saying his endorsement of…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, of threatening to manipulate the August 15 governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeleke made the allegation in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, in response to comments made by Oyetola while addressing APC stakeholders and supporters in the state. Oyetola, a former governor of Osun who lost his re-election bid to Adeleke in 2022, had urged the incumbent to prepare for defeat, saying his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would not save his administration. Speaking in…

2027: EU rejects observer role European Union The European Union (EU) has ruled out deploying a full election observation mission to Nigeria for the 2027 general elections, citing the deteriorating security situation and what it described as the hostile treatment of its observers and officials following the 2023 elections. The decision ends a run of full-scale EU election observation missions to Nigeria spanning more than two decades. The EU conveyed its decision in response to a letter from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), inviting the bloc to observe the 2027 polls. In the correspondence, the EU cited two reasons…

Debt Management office (DMONigeria’s total public debt has climbed to N159.27 trillion, rising by N14.6 trillion in just one year as the federal and state governments continue to borrow to fund their operations and projects. The latest figure released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) shows that the country’s debt rose from N144.67 trillion at the end of December 2024 to N159.27 trillion by December 31, 2025. The increase means that Nigeria added about N14.6 trillion to its debt burden in 12 months, representing a 10.1 per cent rise. The debt also increased by N5.98 trillion from N153.29 trillion recorded…

Couple, 4-month-old baby, 2 others abducted in Imo A couple and their four-month-old baby, along with two other unidentified youths, were abducted last Saturday evening in Umukenekpu, Ndegwu, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. A resident, who escaped from the hoodlums, told reporters that the victims were seized at about 5pm while on their way to inspect a property in the area. The source disclosed that the attackers, numbering about five, ambushed them near a residential building. Only one of the hoodlums was armed with an AK-47 rifle. The others were said to be carrying daggers and machetes.“I…

Mourinho reveals why he rejected Man United job for Chelsea in 2013 Jose Mourinho has revealed that he initially agreed to become Manchester United manager in 2013 before changing his mind and returning to Chelsea. Mourinho made the revelation in a new Netflix documentary series about his career, explaining that he had accepted the opportunity to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson after leaving Real Madrid. “When I left Real Madrid, I signed to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex,” Mourinho said, according to BBC Sport. Ferguson also confirmed that Mourinho had initially agreed to take over at Old Trafford following…

osun-election-new•Days to guber poll, allegations of vote-buying, PVC inducements intensify A week to the Osun State governorship election, major political parties contesting the Saturday August 15 election are under intense pressure, with allegations that they have allegedly devised sophisticated strategies to woo voters, with claims of vote-buying taking centre stage. The All Progressives Congress (APC), Accord and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have emerged as the front-runners in the high-stakes contest. Campaign activities across the state have largely focused on outreach to diverse civic organisations, religious groups, and trade unions, often accompanied by cash donations. As the election gets closer, recent…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded two major seizures at the Tincan Island Port Command, uncovering a container fitted with parts for more than 140 pump-action rifles and intercepting cannabis-infused products valued at over ₦373.8 million. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at a briefing in Lagos on Thursday, August 6, 2026. According to him, the arms-laden container arrived in the country aboard MV VELIKA on July 8, 2026, and was singled out for closer inspection after the Service’s intelligence-driven risk management system flagged it as suspicious. Upon examination, officers discovered crates concealing knocked-down components believed to be…

•Says security improving; we’re closing IDP camps •Economy: Only naysayers won’t see improvement under Tinubu Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has said it could only take a naysayer to claim ignorance of the economic transformation the country under President Tinubu Speaking during an interactive session with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in collaboration with the Presidential Media team, the governor addresses several issues concerning the transformation the state has undergone, the relationship between the federal government and the sub-nationals. He also frowned on the criticisms against President Bola Tinubu over the removal of fuel subsidy. How would you…