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None of the 268 Nigerians who arrived at the Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa, for repatriation yesterday was staying in the late Nelson Mandela's country legally. This is according to the Department of Home Affairs' Head of immigration enforcement, Stephen van Neel, who gave an update to Newzroom Afrika at the airport as buses ferrying the first group arrived. The group is being repatriated to Nigeria with the assistance of Abuja following a 30 June deadline set by South African anti-immigration groups for all undocumented foreigners to leave the country. All 268 will be declared undesirable with a…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Fresh crisis is brewing for allegedly ill former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, as senators today (Wednesday) ordered his immediate arrest "wherever he is." The order followed his failure, yet again, to appear before the federal lawmakers to explain how a jaw-dropping sum of N210 trillion allegedly was unaccounted for from 2017-2023, mainly during his tenure. Kyari was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari, now late, whose two terms in office ended 29 May 2023, with incumbent President Bola Tinubu taking over. Senate issued the warrant for Kyari's arrest…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi As the sun set on Dr. Moses Agbogbo Ode, Benue State Head of Service (HoS), Governor Hyacinth Alia has named the government's housing estate for civil servants after the top civil servant. Governor Alia also declared tomorrow (Thursday) a work-free day to enable the state's civil servants pay their last respects to the deceased at his burial. Speaking during a valedictory session held today in honour of the late HoS at the old Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi, the state capital, the Governor was effusive with eulogies on the late HoS, describing him variously as…

*Loan Being Sought Is To Refinance Debt, Pay For Infrastructure *Poverty Level Now 63%, Millions Hungry, It Says International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday warned of risks ​surrounding Nigeria's plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with ‌First Abu Dhabi Bank, saying such transactions are often opaque and complex, according to a report in Reuters. Senate in April gave its approval to the agreement, joining other African borrowers like Senegal and Angola who have ​tapped similar arrangements over the past year. "Our view is that the transaction ​in these types of structures carry risks. Usually they…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer for House of Representatives in Buruku federal constituency of Benue State, Hon. Gideon Dooyum Inyom has assured that he would provide quality and effective representation, if voted to power in the 2027 general election. Addressing journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) House, Makurdi, during the flag-off of the NUJ Political Arena programme, Hon. Inyom noted that he was prepared to provide the needed connectivity and bridge to compel government enable the services necessary for the development of the constituency. "I believe representation in the 21st century must go beyond…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Fillip came for the second term bid of Enugu State governor as a pro-Peter Mbah support group, Tomorrow Is Here Movement, on Tuesday unveiled campaign vehicles, uniforms, musical instruments, public address systems and other mobilisation materials ahead of the 2027 governorship election, declaring its readiness to intensify grassroots advocacy for his re-election. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony in Enugu, Convener of the group, Hon. Tony Okonkwo, said the initiative was part of the movement’s contribution towards sustaining support for Gov. Mbah, whom he described as a transformational leader deserving of another term in office. Okonkwo explained…

*Vows End To Era Of Abandoned Projects By Stephen Gbadamosi President Bola Tinubu, today, commissioned the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II Junction in Abuja, declaring that the era of abandoned public projects has ended. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President said the completion of the strategic road project underscored his administration's commitment to delivering critical infrastructure capable of stimulating economic growth, easing transportation and improving the quality of life of Nigerians. The newly-commissioned road is expected to enhance mobility between key districts of the capital city,…

*Urges Cooperation Of Residents *Commander, Guards Brigade, Chairman, FCT Chiefs Council Headline Array Of Dignitaries At Event By our reporter Moving to tackle the growing menace of kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes in the nation's capital territory, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police (CP) Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has taken the battle to the next level, launching a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The unit was officially inaugurated on Monday at the former SARS Office located at Guzape Junction, Abuja. The vital importance of the move was underlined by the quality of guests at the event. There…

*Thousands Infected A cholera outbreak that began in early May in Borno State has killed at ​least 74 people and infected more than 7,800, ‌overwhelming health facilities, aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) disclosed today. MSF said 7,850 suspected cases had been recorded across 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) ​as of June 7, citing the state Ministry ​of Health, with infections rising sharply each day. The outbreak ⁠is straining an already fragile healthcare system in a ​region at the heart of a 17-year Islamist insurgency, mass ​displacement and poor water and sanitation, raising the risk of wider spread if containment…

*Abductors Demand N125m Ransom This appears to be a bad time to be a peacemaker in Zamfara State, in the troubled North-West Nigeria, as about 50 elders who turned up for peace negotiations initiated by terrorists in a forest, ended up being kidnapped by their hosts. As a corollary, and apparently showing no respect for age, a ransom demand of N125million by the terrorists is now hanging on the necks of the peace-loving elders, some believed to be over 70 years old. While police said 39 people were abducted on Sunday during a meeting in the forest near Magamin Diddi…