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FG processes 14,000 E-visa applications in six weeks – Tunji Ojo Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo FG processes 14,000 E-visa applications in six weeks – Tunji Ojo The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says the recent inauguration of electronic visa (e-visa) has achieved significant success, processing over 14,000 applications within its first six weeks. Tunji Ojo said this at a stakeholder sensitisation workshop on major Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) innovations on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the electronic visa regime inaugurated by the Federal Government took off on May 1, 2025. He…

Nigeria Beach Volleyball team qualifies, prepares for World Championship Beach Volleyball Nigeria Beach Volleyball team qualifies, prepares for World Championship The Nigerian Women’s Beach Volleyball team has qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 23. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa beat Egypt 2-1 (21-14, 20-22, 15-9) to finish in third place at the just concluded CAVB Continental Championship in Morocco. Head Coach of the team, Kayode Ajilore told the News Agency of Nigeria that the players showed class and brilliance in delivering their jobs. Ajilore said the result…

APC announces NEC meeting to hold July 24th APC APC announces NEC meeting to hold July 24th. The All Progressives Congress has fixed its National Executive Committee meeting for July 24 in Abuja. The announcement was made by the APC Deputy National Secretary, Festus Fuanter, after the party’s National Working Committee met on Monday in the Federal Capital Territory. Fuanter said, “As you are all aware, the National Executive Committee is the apex body of the party. “And so, whatever it is that we do now, including the endorsement of the National Chairman, must also receive the blessings of the…

Oyetola urges reform, unity while unveiling new NPA governing board The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola with the new NPA governing board Oyetola urges reform, unity while unveiling new NPA governing board The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the newly constituted governing board of the Nigerian Ports Authority, calling on members to embrace reform-driven governance that aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision. According to Oyetola, “It is both an honour and a privilege to welcome you all to the formal inauguration of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority. Today…

AGN unveils plan for creative hub in FCT, inaugurates national secretariat AGN unveils plan for creative hub in FCT, inaugurates national secretariat To boost its operational capacity, administrative structure and national presence, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the umbrella body for professional screen actors in the Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, has officially opened its national office in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Critical stakeholders, including filmmakers and actors from across the country, government functionaries and members of the diplomatic community, were present at the formal commissioning of the national secretariat situated at Gaduwa District of Abuja on…

FG asks overstaying foreigners to regularise before August, portal open Tunji Ojo FG asks overstaying foreigners to regularise before August, portal open The Federal Government says from July it will activate an online immigration amnesty portal to allow foreigners who have overstayed their visas to legalise their stay before stiff penalties take effect on 1 August. “Once the amnesty period is over, we will implement the law 100 per cent, and of course, there will be a penalty for overstaying in Nigeria,” Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said at a stakeholders’ sensitisation on major Nigeria Immigration Service innovations in international…

Highlights of discussion between Tinubu, Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, at the official residence of the Prime Minister during a courtesy visit by the President on the second day of his State Visit to Saint Lucia. Sunday, June 29, 2025 Highlights of discussion between Tinubu, Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister In a historic meeting, President Bola Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations, fostering deeper ties in trade, culture, and education. Below are the highlights from their meeting: 1. Commitment to Formal Diplomatic Relations: President…

Alibaba gives insight to unexpected start in comedy  Alibaba Alibaba gives insight to unexpected start in comedy. Nigerian comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, professionally known as Alibaba has opened up on how he surprisingly began his comedy career. While speaking with Channels Television on Sunday, Alibaba revealed that his initial contact with comedy and the entertainment industry was unplanned. He recalled an incident of possible chaos which he managed well and put him on the spotlight. He referred to that incident as a defining moment in his life. “It was a defining moment. The connection with the audience was instant. I…

Peter Obi ready to contest during 2027 presidential race, one term expectation Peter Obi ready to contest during 2027 presidential race, one term expectation. …open to coalition talks from parties. Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election. Obi added that he was willing to serve a single four-year term if elected. He made the declaration on Sunday night while speaking during a live session on X Spaces, where he answered questions from supporters both in Nigeria and abroad. In a statement released on Monday by his…

Napoli asks Osimhen to report for pre-season as Conte takes charge Victor Osimhen Napoli asks Osimhen to report for pre-season as Conte takes charge. Napoli have officially called up Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to return for pre-season training ahead of the 2025/2026 Serie A campaign. According to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the club has sent Osimhen a call-up letter asking him to report to their Castel Volturno Sports Centre on July 15, when preparations for the new season will begin under new manager Antonio Conte. Osimhen, who has been on a 10-month loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, will become a…