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The U.S government has mandated Nigerian visa applicants to disclose their social media profiles and activities in the last five years, warning that failure to comply with the requirement could potentially result in visa denial. But the Federal Government in a swift reaction, said it will reciprocate the new US visa policy with equal measures. The US Mission in Nigeria …

By Idahosa Musa University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Chief Medical Director, Prof Idia Ize-Iyamu, on Monday pledged to strengthen health care infrastructure and improve staff welfare at the tertiary health institution in line with the President Bola Tinubu “Renewed Hope” Agenda to reposition the nation’s health sector. Prof. Ize-Iyamu made the pledge when she officially assumed office as Chief …

By Idahosa Musa Professor (Mrs.) Idia Ize-Iyamu, the first female Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), on Monday assumed office amid jubilation by staff. Addressing the jubilant workers who lined the road with solidarity banners, Ize-Iyamu promised to make her tenure very pleasant and improve on the positive status of the institution. She said being …

By Eben Enasco All Progressives Congress (APC) internal crisis in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State has taken a dramatic turn, with growing calls for the resignation of Lawrence Okah, the party’s state secretary. At a press conference held by the Oredo APC’s Concerned Group in Benin City on Monday, the Coordinator Osamuyi osadiaye said their position has brought …

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to the White House on Monday to meet US President Donald Trump for fresh talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Several European leaders also upended their plans to attend the meeting, days after Trump met Russia’s President Putin in Alaska for a summit that failed to yield a ceasefire. Here are the key …

Hamas says it has agreed to a new Gaza ceasefire proposal as mediators from Qatar and Egypt push to renew talks ahead of a major Israeli assault on Gaza City. Israeli troops are seen near the border with Gaza on August 6. Amir Levy/Getty Images In a statement, Hamas said it had accepted the new proposal presented on Sunday by Qatar and Egypt. …

It is about two years to the 2027 general elections. But the grand plot to ensure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State has already been set. This was sequel to the announcement in July of a fresh date for the local government elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC. Recall that the former RSIEC Chairman, Justice …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON  Edo State Police Command said it has arrested one Ojo Oloruntobi a serving police inspector for alleged involvement in armed robbery, extortion and brutality in Benin City.  Also apprehended along with him as accomplices are three civilians whose names were given as Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis and Enoma Agho. According to a statement by the Command’s spokesman …

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has deported 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme offences. The Federal High Court in Lagos had sentenced the foreigners to one year imprisonment each after they entered plea bargain agreements with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court also imposed a fine of N1 million on each convict. A …

…Down 32% to $129.9m in Q1’25 •It’s manifestation of economic reforms shock — CPPE The binding constraints bedeviling Nigeria’s manufacturing sector seem to have dampened foreign investors’ interest as foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector declined by 32.3 percent to $129.92 million in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1’25), compared to $191.92 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024 (Q1’24). …