Nigerians who seek visa to travel to major countries in Europe, the United States and Asia, spend over N75 billion annually on non-refundable payments for visa, according to investigation conducted by the THisDay team Over 60 per cent of visa requests are rejected with many of the applicants having to apply again and again, making new payments. While some of them are given, many are not, no matter how many times they tried; so, they lose the money paid for these visa requests. For instance, the US embassy interviews applicants in different groups a day; if the number of applicants…
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President Bola Tinubu, yesterday in Abuja, renamed the University of Maiduguri after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as part of initiatives to immortalise him. Tinubu disclosed the rechristening at the expanded Federal Executive Council Session held in honour of Buhari at State House, Abuja. He said the university was renamed as a mark of honour for the former president in recognition of his contributions to education and national development, particularly in the North-east. He stated that the university’s new name would be a lasting legacy to commemorate Buhari’s impact on Nigeria’s history. The president, in an emotion-laden tribute, hailed…
IJEBU ODE The next Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland must be ready to uphold the highly revered traditions of Ijebu, the Fusengbuwa ruling house, which is next to produce the monarch, has said. The head of the ruling house, Adedokun Ajidagba, disclosed this on Thursday, during the beating of Gbedu drums, a significant cultural tradition that marks the intention of the next eligible ruling house to present a candidate for the Awujale stool. The ceremony was held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Recall that the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age…
NNEWI The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday reiterated its belief in the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, despite what it described as perceived challenges within the Nigerian judicial system. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, titled “Justice Must Not Be Abducted: The World is Watching Omotosho’s Court,” the group emphasized the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law, especially as it pertains to the ongoing trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The statement read in part: “The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and many Nigerians who are concerned with…
Super Falcons Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, and defender, Ashleigh Plumptre have been named by CAF in the Best XI of the group stage rounds of the ongoing 2024 WAFCON in Morocco. Both South Africa and Zambia had three players each in the Dream Team while Senegal, Algeria and hosts Morocco have one each. Ajibade was listed on the left side of midfield in a 4-3-3 formation, while Plumptre was the left back after impressing “with composure and defensive solidity”. Zambia, Super Falcons next opponents in the WAFCON 2024 quarter final on Friday, contributed the trio of Lushomo Mweemba, Barbra Banda and…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), yesterday emerged as the first listed financial institution in Nigeria to cross the N100 per share mark on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). As markets continue to bet on GTB as the most profitable bank in Nigeria. The stock price closed for trading on the NGX at N101.00 per share, about 7.62 per cent or N7.15 per share increase from the N93.85 per share it opened for trading. Checks showed that GTCO’s stock price this week alone has appreciated by 7.3per cent from N94.10 per share the stock closed for trading last week amid its…
Businessman, Femi Otedola, became the highest shareholder of Nigeria’s oldest bank, First Bank of Nigeria, following the acquisition of the shares hitherto held by Oba Otudeko and the Odukales A total of N324.47 billion value for 10.47 billion units of shares in off-market block trading on First Holdco Plc shares, took place on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday in a mega deal linked to Mr Femi Otedola, who increased his current 15 percent holdings to about 40 percent, giving him total control of Nigeria’s oldest bank which has so far punched below its potential. Oba Otudeko,…
Journalist and politician, Dele Momodu, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as the hijacking of the party by antidemocratic forces. In a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu said his decision to leave the party was taken with immediate effect. “My reason is simple and straightforward,” the letter reads. “Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight. It is therefore honorable to abandon the carcass…
An aide to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has described the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 election, as “good riddance to bad rubbish”. Speaking on Thursday on Channels Television breakfast show, Sunrise Daily, Olayinka noted that with the former VP’s exit, the party could gather itself together. He said, “Well, my first reaction yesterday was that, Atiku Abubakar leaving the PDP, to me, is good riddance to bad rubbish. It is like how our Hausa people will say ‘sai gobe’. One thing I…
ABUJA Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have said that the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from its fold, will not affect the fortunes of the party in 2027 Atiku announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, citing irreconcilable differences and a shift in the party’s direction from its founding principles. But the PDP, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde and former Deputy National Chairman of the party, have said Atiku’s exit would not affect PDP’s fortunes in the 2027 elections. The PDP, yesterday, dismissed the resignation of the former Vice President, describing it as…