Massive Floods In Lekki, Lagos
Residents of Lekki, Lagos have been hit by severe flooding following hours of heavy rainfall. Major roads, homes, and business areas in the upscale community were submerged, causing heavy traffic gridlock and disrupting daily activities. Many commuters were stranded, while shop owners counted losses as water entered their premises. Videos circulating on social media showed […]
148 Nigerian migrants stranded in Sudan return home
The Kano office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has welcomed 148 Nigerians who were stuck in Sudan. This is part of the government’s continuous effort to bring citizens safely back home from troubled countries. In a statement on Saturday, NEMA explained that the returnees arrived on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. through Malam […]
Nigerians And Others Deported By US To Ghana Sue Over Detention
A group of West Africans recently deported from the United States has taken legal action against the Ghanaian government. They claim they were forced into Ghana even though they had protection orders from US immigration officials. The case, which was filed in a Ghanaian court, involves 11 people from Nigeria, Togo, Gambia, Liberia, and Mali. […]
Kenya Airways pays NCAA fine for Consumer breaches
Kenya Airways has settled the fine placed on it by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for violating the rights of Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and others. The case dates back to February 2025. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, confirmed that the airline made the payment on Wednesday, September 17, […]
Internet Fraudsters Responsible For Strict Visa Restrictions Abroad
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has warned young people in the South-South region to stay away from internet fraud and other financial crimes. He described fraud as a dangerous trap that destroys lives and the future of those who engage in it. Olukoyede gave this advice in […]
Libya transfers 18 Nigerian migrants from Sirte to Sabha ahead of repatriation
Authorities in Libya have transferred 18 Nigerian migrants who did not have proper documents from the Sirte Immigration Detention Center to the city of Sabha in the south. The migrants are now waiting to be sent back to Nigeria. The movement happened on Monday, September 15, under the watch of Libya’s Department for Combating Illegal […]
Air Peace saga: ‘I don’t drink, I don’t smoke’ – Co-pilot rejects NSIB findings
Air Peace co-pilot, David Bernard, has challenged a report by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), which claimed that alcohol and drugs were found in his body. This comes after the runway overrun incident that happened at Port Harcourt Airport, Rivers State, on July 13, 2025. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Bernard strongly denied […]
Qatar denies imposing new visa restrictions on Nigerians
The Embassy of Qatar in Nigeria has dismissed online rumors that claimed the country has introduced tougher visa rules for Nigerians who want to travel. A ministry official told BBC Pidgin on Wednesday, September 10, that there are no new restrictions for Nigerians applying for visas to Qatar. This clarification comes after viral reports alleged […]
US Visa Policy Now Requires Interviews In Country Of Residence
The US Department of State has introduced a new policy for non-immigrant visa applicants. From now on, applicants must attend their interviews at the US Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence. This directive, which took effect on September 6, 2025, was published on the official US visa website and cancels all […]
Elderly passenger deplaned after he threatened to slap air hostess for trying to change his seat located close to the exit door
An elderly passenger was asked to leave a flight in Nigeria on August 27 after threatening to slap a flight attendant. The conflict began when the crew requested he move from a seat near the emergency exit. Michael Achimugu, spokesperson for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), shared the story online. He explained that the […]