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U.S. Warns: Corrupt Nigerian Officials Risk Visa Denials Over Graft Claims

U.S. Warns: Corrupt Nigerian Officials Risk Visa Denials Over Graft Claims

The United States has issued a warning that high-profile Nigerian government officials implicated in corruption could be refused U.S. visas. The announcement comes amid growing calls for accountability and transparency in public office. According to a statement posted on its official X account, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria emphasized that “fighting corruption knows no borders […]

High Food Prices No Longer Economic Issue, But Health Emergency – NUJ

High Food Prices No Longer Economic Issue, But Health Emergency – NUJ

For many Nigerians, a simple trip to the market has become a nightmare. A bag of rice that once fed a family for weeks now costs more than some workers earn in a month. Mothers haggle endlessly over garri, only to leave with half of what they planned to buy. Street food vendors, once the […]

“Kogi Is Bleeding, Please Save Us” — Jaywon Cries Out to Tinubu

Nigerian singer Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, popularly known as Jaywon, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the rising insecurity in his hometown, Okun, Kogi State. In a video shared on social media, the singer lamented that residents of Okun have been facing repeated attacks that have claimed lives, including those of police officers and vigilante members. According to him, the situation has left the community in fear and despair. “If those in uniform are not safe, what hope is left for the ordinary man?” Jaywon said, noting that three police officers and two vigilantes were recently killed in Yagba. Jaywon also questioned the use of Fulani men to guard communities, alleging that the same group is often accused of kidnappings and killings. He described the development as a failure of leadership and called on the President to take urgent action. The singer urged the federal government and security agencies to step in immediately, saying his people are in dire need of protection. He ended his appeal with the words: “Kogi is bleeding. Please save us.” At the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the police or the presidency on the killings or Jaywon’s plea.

Nigerian singer Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, popularly known as Jaywon, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the rising insecurity in his hometown, Okun, Kogi State. In a video shared on social media, the singer lamented that residents of Okun have been facing repeated attacks that have claimed lives, including those of police officers […]

FIFA World Cup 2026: Full List Of Countries Eliminated So Far

Did Nigeria Qualify For World Cup 2026?

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup looms on the horizon with promise, glory, and the allure of immortality, more than 80 nations have already seen their dreams crushed in the intense qualifying battles. The road to football’s grandest stage is not only long, it’s ruthless, political, uneven, and, for many, brutally short. This article explores […]

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