Gunmen abduct nine passengers in Kogi
A group of armed men kidnapped nine passengers travelling on the Itobe–Anyagba Expressway in Kogi State on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The attack happened around 4:20 p.m. near Ogbabo Junction. The gunmen suddenly came out of the bush, fired gunshots, and forced a Peace Mass Transit bus to stop, according to security expert Zagazola Makama. […]
Woman s£xually ass@ulted in the air by parasail instructor’ during holiday in Tunisia
A British woman has shared a terrifying experience she had while on holiday in Tunisia. She claims she was sexually assaulted by a parasailing instructor during a flight over the coastal resort town of Sousse. According to her account, the male instructor behaved inappropriately while they were both harnessed together in the air. She says […]
Nigerians Abroad Will Start Running Home Very Soon – Journalist Jimi Disu
Veteran journalist Jimi Disu has shared a bold opinion — he thinks many Nigerians living overseas might soon start coming back home. Disu explained that life abroad isn’t as easy as people think. He pointed to the rising cost of living, emotional challenges, and stressful work life as reasons why many Nigerians are now having […]
Breach of visa conditions including overstaying may attract severe penalties – NIS warns Nigerians against US visa breach
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians planning to visit the United States. They are advising travelers to follow all visa rules closely to avoid strict travel restrictions being placed on Nigeria. NIS spokesperson AS Akinlabi signed the advisory. It was released after U.S. officials expressed concern about Nigerians breaking […]
Delta Pilot arrested and faces faces Child S3x assault charges after landing in San Francisco
A Delta Air Lines pilot was arrested at San Francisco International Airport on July 26. Officials said he is facing several serious charges involving child abuse. Rustom Bhagwagar, who is 34 years old, was arrested right after Delta Flight 2809 landed at the airport around 9:35 p.m. The flight had been delayed earlier due to […]
Delta Airlines pilot arrested by ICE agents moments after landing plane at San Francisco airport
Passengers and crew were stunned when a Delta Airlines pilot was taken into custody by federal agents right after landing a plane in San Francisco. The arrest happened on Delta Flight 2809 at about 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. The flight had just arrived from Minneapolis and was getting ready to let passengers off […]
FG retrieves passports, plans repatriation of Nigerians stranded in CAR
The Federal Government has reached out to Nigerians who were left stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR). In a statement shared on Friday, July 25, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Nigerian officials in Bangui, the capital of CAR, have contacted the affected citizens. The Nigerian Embassy in Bangui is now working […]
Visa Overstay: US Threatens Nigerians With Deportation, Permanent Travel Ban
The United States has given a serious warning to Nigerians about the risks of staying longer than allowed on their visas. The US says anyone who overstays could be deported and possibly banned from entering the country permanently. This warning is part of a series of new travel rules and visa restrictions targeted at Nigerian […]
Visa restrictions: Nigerian Govt reiterates commitment to cordial diplomatic ties with US, UAE
The Nigerian government has assured the public that it remains committed to maintaining strong and friendly relationships with both the United States and the United Arab Emirates. This reassurance came in a statement from Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, released in Abuja on Tuesday. The announcement followed recent changes […]
US Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate shut, visa appointments cancelled
To show respect for the late President Muhammadu Buhari, the United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate in Lagos will remain closed on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. This announcement was made by the US Mission in Nigeria through their official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, July 14. The closure is in line with […]