US Pauses Immigration for 19 Countries Under Travel Bans

The Trump administration has paused all immigration applications, including green cards, for nationals from 19 countries already under travel bans. The move follows a security incident in Washington D.C. Read the full details and implications.

Nicon Town Land Row: Court Adjourns Ruling to Feb 2026

A Lagos High Court will rule in February 2026 on whether a major land dispute in Lekki's Nicon Town Estate should proceed to full trial. Residents allege fraud in a 2010 sub-lease for 5,899sqm of communal land. Read the full details.

Tinubu Names Ibas, Dambazau, Others as Ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Rivers sole administrator Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and ex-minister Ita Enang as non-career ambassadors. Get the full list of nominees and analysis here.

FG Sets 2026 Budget Exchange Rate at N1,512/$1

The Federal Government has announced a N1,512 to $1 exchange rate for the 2026 budget. Discover the key projections for oil, revenue, and spending in the new fiscal framework.

South Africa to Sit Out 2026 G20 After US Ban

South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.

Wike Appoints Galadima as SSA on Development Control

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike appoints retired director Mukhtar Galadima as Senior Special Assistant on development control and planning. Read about his 30-year experience and Wike's master plan enforcement.

Trump brokers Rwanda-DRC peace pact as fighting continues

US President Donald Trump brings together Rwanda's Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi to sign a peace accord. The deal, amid ongoing clashes, aims to unlock access to critical minerals like cobalt in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC.

Trump's Words Complicate US-Africa Diplomacy

Controversial remarks by US President Donald Trump have strained relations with Nigeria and Somalia, testing security partnerships and migration policies. Read the full analysis.

U.S. Announces Visa Bans for Nigeria Over Religious Violence

The United States announces visa restrictions for Nigerian officials over religious freedom violations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's move follows calls to treat Nigeria like Venezuela. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic crisis.

Labour Party Dissolves Interim NWC

The Labour Party's Board of Trustees has dissolved the interim National Working Committee. This decisive move aims to restore confidence and prepare the party for the 2027 general elections. Get the full details.

Wike, Navy Clash Over Abuja Land, Sparking National Debate

The heated confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Navy officers over a disputed Gaduwa land spotlights Nigeria's institutional crisis. This editorial calls for a return to rule of law and mutual respect among public officials. Read the full an

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