Police Arrest Murder Suspect and Prevent Robbery Attempts in Lagos

The Nigeria Police Force has announced significant progress in its efforts to combat crime, with multiple arrests made in Lagos State involving murder, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms. These operations highlight the Force’s dedication to ensuring public safety and security across the nation. In a statement released on Sunday titled “Effective policing: Police…

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Saudi Arabia Limits Multiple-Entry Visas for Nigeria and 13 Other Nations

Saudi Arabia has implemented new visa regulations affecting travelers from 14 countries, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days without the possibility of extension.   The changes apply to tourists, business travelers, and individuals visiting family members but exclude those applying for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas.   The affected nations are…

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2025 Budget: Atiku Cautions on Potential Misuse of $1.07 Billion Health Allocation

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sounded the alarm over the allocation of $1.07 billion to the health sector in Nigeria’s 2025 budget, urging the government to ensure the funds are used effectively to improve healthcare services. Atiku’s warning comes amid concerns about Nigeria’s history of unaccounted public spending, including past claims that animals like…

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CSOs Assert That Powerful Elites Are Exploiting Nigeria’s Mineral Resources

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have raised alarms over the alleged involvement of powerful elites in illegal mining activities, accusing them of exploiting Nigeria’s mineral resources for personal gain. The stakeholders made these claims during an interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, warning that the trend could jeopardize President Bola Tinubu’s economic diversification agenda, which…

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