Trump Offers $1,000 Stipend for Voluntary Deportation
The Trump administration plans to offer a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to migrants who elect to voluntarily “self deport” from the U.S According to the Department of Homeland Security, the stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation, the agency said. The average cost of arresting, […]
New UK Visa Centres Open in Enugu and Port Harcourt
UK has opened Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, to cater to the increasing demand for UK visas from Nigeria. According to the UK Home Office, the new centres will help complement existing UK Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, which have been operational since November 2024. It noted that […]
EFCC Arrests VeryDarkMan Over Cyberstalking Petitions
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of popular social commentator, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), citing multiple petitions against him, primarily related to allegations of cyberstalking. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed to the BBC News Pidgin yesterday that VeryDarkMan was taken into custody after several individuals submitted petitions […]
NIPOST to End Cash Payments by July 1, 2025
Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced July 1, 2025, as the deadline to end cash transactions across all its offices nationwide. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, NIPOST’s director of corporate communications, Frank Alao, said the move is part of reforms aimed at transforming the organisation into a more transparent, efficient, and digitally driven institution. […]
Alleged Bomb Plot Foiled at Lady Gaga’s Historic Rio Concert
Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged bomb threat ahead of Lady Gaga’s historic concert on Copacabana Beach, which drew a record-breaking crowd of approximately 2.5 million people. According to reports from The Guardian, a man and a teenager were taken into custody just hours before the free […]
Holly Madison: Group Sex with Hefner Was ‘Disgusting’
Holly Madison Reflects on Sex Life with Hugh Hefner, Calls Group Encounters ‘Disgusting’ Holly Madison is speaking candidly about her intimate relationship with late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, revealing that she strongly disliked their group sexual encounters at the Playboy Mansion. During her appearance on the May 2 episode of the In Your Dreams podcast […]
Nguema Takes Office as Gabon’s President After 94.85% Win
General Brice Oligui Nguema has been sworn in as president of Gabon after winning 94.85% of votes in the April 12 election. Nguema had seized power in a coup nearly two years ago, ending the Bongo dynasty’s 50-year rule. His inauguration at the weekend was attended by several African leaders, and he has vowed to […]
Oworonshoki Bridge Repairs Begin May 6, Last 110 Days
Lagosians and motorists are reminded of a 110-day emergency repair programme for the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge, with focus on the bridge’s expansion joints. Scheduled to commence tomorrow Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and run through Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Lagos State’s Ministry of Transportation says the repair works will be executed in eight phases, with […]
FG Suspends BEA Foreign Scholarship Programme for Five Years
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced a five-year suspension of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme, established through diplomatic partnerships, enabled Nigerian students to study in various countries, including China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, and Serbia. The minister in a statement at the weekend, explained that the suspension after a comprehensive […]
Don Jazzy Trends with Surprise Cash Giveaways
Social media buzzed on Thursday as Nigerian music stars Don Jazzy (Michael Ajereh) and Shallipopi (Crown Uzama) thrilled fans with surprise cash giveaways worth millions of naira after a series of viral posts. The excitement began with a trending challenge on X.com urging users to tag one celebrity who could gift them ₦1 million. Responding […]