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US Suspends Drop Box Visa Renewal Option for Nigerian Applicants

The drop box visa processing option is no longer available for US visa applicants in Nigeria, marking a significant shift in the visa renewal process. Akelicious sources confirm that the service, which... Read more »
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Movies, Social Media, and Religious Groups for Fueling Get-Rich-Quick Mentality – Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said messages projected by some movies, social media and religious organisations are fueling the get-rich-quick syndrome is driving Nigeria’s high rate of trafficking in persons.... Read more »
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Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Elder Brother Over Food In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, Anthony Kosisochukwu Okafor, for allegedly causing the death of his elder brother, Emmanuel Okafor, 45, following a dispute at their home. According... Read more »
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Femi Fani-Kayode Wins 4th criminal prosecution case against EFCC

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has faced criminal prosecution and criminal charges and trials back to back in 4 major cases and appeals by the EFCC which jointly lasted over the last 18 years.... Read more »
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New Tax Law Will Drive Investment, Says Powell Homes Boss

Governor Peter Ndubisi Mbah of Enugu State has been commended for signing into law the bill establishing a one-stop shop for tax collection and administration in the state. The Managing Director of... Read more »
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Birthday; Peter Omoh Dunia Celebrates Mathew Tonlagha

A foremost Philantrophist , Eneterpreneur, Mr Peter Omoh Dunia alias ‘Peter Black’ has sent a message of congratulations to his bossom friend Mathew Tonlagha, the Executive Director , Fenog Nigeria Limited (FNL),... Read more »
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No Explosion at Warri Refinery, Facility Undergoing Routine Maintenance – NNPC

Barely a month after announcing the commencement of the 125,000 barrels Warri refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said the facility is undergoing a planned routine maintenance programme aimed at... Read more »
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Bianca Ojukwu Meets Namibia’s First Female President-Elect to Strengthen Nigeria-Namibia Ties

Wife of late Odumegwu Ojukwu and Nigeria’s Minister of Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, where she met with the country’s first female president-elect, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Upon arrival at... Read more »

U.S. Partners with Nigeria to Protect Nok Artifacts with $90,000 Grant

The United States government and Nigeria have entered into a partnership under the Fiscal Year 2023 Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grant, aimed at protecting and preserving Nok heritage and artifacts. The $90,000... Read more »
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You Don’t Need a Gun to Kill a Child —NAFDAC DG Seeks Capital Punishment for Drug Peddlers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is calling for the death penalty for drug peddlers, especially those selling fake or harmful medicines. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, made... Read more »
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Omole Residents Confront Power Company Over Poor Electricity Despite ‘Premium’ Tag

The moment Omole residents confronted their power distribution company over alleged erratic electricity supply despite being tagged premium. Read more »
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Think Before Pregnancy Comes – Ayra Starr’s Mother advises Women

In a video she shared on TikTok, the singer’s mother noted that having an aborti0n might come with complications and if a woman keeps the child, they should be ready to miss... Read more »
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Abia Police Dismiss Three Corrupt Officers for Abduction, Extortion, and Conspiracy

The Abia State Police Command has dismissed three officers—Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi, Corporal James Daniel, and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka—for their involvement in abduction, extortion, and conspiracy. The disgraced officers have been handed over... Read more »
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Nigeria Remains Africa’s Largest Economy Despite Low FDI – World Bank

The World Bank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, has reaffirmed that Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economy by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) despite ongoing challenges in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).... Read more »
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SEDC Chairmanship: Kalu Must Show Leadership, Prove Readiness for Presidency – Obinna Ejianya

Obinna Ejianya, the Australian-based Nigerian publisher of 9News Nigeria and CEO of Nine Communications Nigeria Limited has urged Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to utilize his recent appointment as the Chairman of the... Read more »
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Enugu Govt, LGs to Establish 260 Farm Estates, Tackle Food Security

The Enugu State Economic Planning Commission rose from its first meeting in 2025 with a resolution to pursue the governor’s vision to create farm estates in all the 17 Local Government Areas... Read more »
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Ohanaeze Youths Reject Proposed Five States for South-East, Accuse Reps of Marginalization

The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has rejected the proposed additional five states for the South-East. It was reported that Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee... Read more »
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Breaking: INEC Meets with Media on 2025 Anambra Guber, FCT Elections

INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu with members of the Commission is currently holding its regular quarterly consultative meeting with the Media at INEC Headquarters Abuja. Top on the agenda is the Commission’s... Read more »
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Hon. Peter Aniekwe (Macpee) Mourns Murder of Justice Azuka

The Honourable member representing Anambra east and west federal constituency expressed deep mourning after the tragic killing of Hon. Justice Azuka, a respected member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. His... Read more »
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Governor Peter Mbah Delivers New Year Development Boost to Uzo-Uwani LGA

In a significant move to enhance infrastructural development in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area (LGA), the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has reaffirmed his decision on... Read more »