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Chukwu Eze

February 24, 2026

Nigerian students, others with valid F-1, J-1 visas allowed to enter America: U.S. Embassy

‎”Nigerian students and exchange participants with currently valid F1 and J1 visas are not affected by Presidential Proclamation 10998,” said the embassy.

Nigerian students in U.S.
February 23, 2026

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to parents’ murder

He stabbed his parents multiple times in their bedroom on December 14, 2025, before fleeing the scene.

Nick Reiner
February 23, 2026

UK police arrest ex-ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson amid Epstein accusations

Mr Mandelson expressed regret for his association with the late Mr Epstein. 

Peter Mandelson
February 23, 2026

Lagos assembly announces suspension of 78-day health workers’ strike

The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, announced the suspension of the 78 day strike embarked on by health workers in Lagos following the intervention of members of Legislature

Lagos House of Assembly2
February 22, 2026

INEC speaks on FCT area council polls, hails voter turnout 

The commission appreciated residents of the FCT for their peaceful conduct during and after the election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
February 22, 2026

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court’s ‘anti-American’ ruling

Mr Trump described the court’s decision as “poorly written and extraordinarily anti-American.

Donald Trump official potrait
February 20, 2026

Ireland-based Nigerian man escapes sentencing after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material

‎Mr Odibei was identified after a phone number was linked to a Gmail account in his name.

Austin Odibei
February 19, 2026

Ex-Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s son arrested in South Africa for shooting gardener

Guateng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, said the shooting happened after an altercation.

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe (Credit:Timothy Bernard/ Independent Newspapers)
February 18, 2026

Nominations open for World Police Summit Awards

The organisers noted that over the years, the awards witnessed over 900 candidates competing across 140 specialised sessions.

World Police Summit Awards
February 18, 2026

Nigerian mother who travelled to UK suffers cardiac arrest, dies days before son’s graduation

Less than 20 hours after her arrival, she suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

Oluranti Akinyemi