The United States government has suspended the issuance of work visas for Nigerian and other foreign truck drivers, citing threats to jobs and safety of American citizens. Naija News reports that the announcement was made on Thursday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who confirmed that the suspension takes immediate effect. According to him, the presence of a growing number of foreign truck drivers on American roads is creating risks while also reducing opportunities for U.S. truckers. “Effective immediately, we are pausing all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers. “The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer…
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Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set to convene a meeting ahead of the party’s scheduled National Elective Convention scheduled for November in Ibadan, Oyo State. A reliable source within the PDP National Working Committee informed Punch that the PDP Governors’ Forum will convene in Gusau, Zamfara State, this weekend to deliberate on key issues ahead of the convention. According to the source, the governors are expected to arrive in Gusau on Friday, with the main meeting slated for Saturday. The insider revealed that the governors’ discussions would centre on ensuring the smooth conduct of the convention, billed for…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman (North-East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, has dismissed claims by some northern elites that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has neglected the region. Naija News reports that Salihu, who spoke in an interview with Punch on Monday, described such insinuations as “cheap blackmail,” insisting that the aggrieved voices represent personal interests rather than the collective interest of the North. The APC chieftain accused previous administrations of diverting funds meant for development to serve the same elites now accusing Tinubu of marginalisation. “Our past governments only took care of their interest while our infrastructure development was…
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo supported the Yoruba people against the Hausa and other tribes in the past. Naija News reports that the group clarified on Thursday at a press conference in Ibadan, Oyo State. The OPC’s National Public Relations Officer, Akin Adesina, said the claim was allegedly made by a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Buba Galadima, during a recent live television programme. According to Adesina, Galadima alleged that some northern groups recruited the late President Muhammadu Buhari into politics because the OPC, between 1999…
Ace Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, has reflected on her incredible journey in the movie industry alongside her colleague, Genevieve Nnaji. Naija News reports that the thespian took to her Instagram page on Thursday to share a photo of her and Genevieve. Rita Dominic stated that they were just passionate girls with dreams when they started in Nollywood and had no idea that the industry would grow to touch the entire world. She wrote, “When we started in Nollywood all those years ago, we were just passionate girls with a dream. “We had no idea the incredible journey ahead or how…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has confirmed that pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland in November 2024 for terrorism-related offences, is still being prosecuted by Finnish authorities. Naija News reports that Musa disclosed this on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He noted that Ekpa’s arrest had contributed to a relative improvement in security across the South-East. The defence chief explained that the military has stepped up operations to apprehend Ekpa’s associates across the five states of the region. Musa said, “He (Ekpa) is still undergoing prosecution in Finland. So, we…
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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent arrest of top Ansaru terrorist leaders to increased synergy among Nigeria’s security formations. Naija News reports that Musa disclosed this on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he commended the collaboration between the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force in the successful operation. The defence chief described the capture of the terrorist commanders as a breakthrough. Musa said, “On the Ansaru commanders that were arrested, this is one of the most significant arrests that have been made. “Getting the two of them shows how…
The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, said the state is prepared to host the 10th edition of the National Youth Games in 2026. Lagos State had earlier submitted its bid to host the multi-sport event, and as part of the evaluation process, top officials of the Lagos State Sports Commission, alongside a delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC), embarked on a two-day inspection tour of key facilities across the state. The tour covered a wide range of venues, beginning with the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere and the National Stadium. Other inspected facilities included…
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has explained that the burning of vessels used for oil theft is due to weak prosecution processes that allow offenders to return to crime with little or no consequence. Naija News reports that Musa spoke on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, lamenting that the slow pace of justice discourages soldiers and emboldens criminals. The defence chief said troops often put their lives on the line to apprehend suspects, only for the cases to collapse in court or be dismissed on technical grounds. He said, “It has to do…