Author: Aminu Imam

FG to begin mass deportation of illegal foreign residents, visa violators

Aminu Imam
FG mass deportation

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that it will begin nationwide enforcement against visa overstayers following the expiration of the Federal Government’s three-month amnesty programme on October 1, 2025. The crackdown will target foreign nationals who failed to regularise their status during the grace period. Spokesman of the NIS, Akinsola Akinlabi, said offenders risk fines, deportation, or lifetime entry bans. “With the expiration of the amnesty period, effective October 1, 2025, enforcement actions will commence nationwide against foreign nationals who have overstayed their visa or violated their entry conditions”,…

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‘Re- strategise to tackle influx of criminals’ – BoN tasks DSS

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BoN tasks DSS

The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, (BON), has called on the Nigeria Police and the Department of the State Security (DSS) to re- strategise on how to track the influx of the criminals. Executive Secretary of the body, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose made the call in a statement pointing out that the criminals are running to the urban areas with their weapons after being chased out of their hideout by the military from where they were wreaking havoc on innocent citizens through kidnaping, abduction and cattle rustling. ‘It is obvious that many…

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Zamfara: Bandits seize policemen’s phones, abduct Imam, councillors 

Aminu Imam
Zamfara banditry

Bandits on Wednesday night abducted two serving councillors and an Imam in a daring raid at Tsauni community in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The councillors, who represent Gidan-Goga and Tsibiri wards in Maradun local government area, were reportedly seized around 8:05 p.m. near a police outpost, shortly after performing the Maghrib prayers. Chairman of Maradun LGA, Hon. Sanusi Gama Giwa, confirmed the incident and identified the abducted councillors as members of his council. According to him, the victims were relaxing with others at a tea spot when the armed…

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Independence Day: “Peace is back; now let’s build” – Tinubu

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Tinubu@Independence Day

President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day broadcast yesterday, declared that Nigeria is on a path of renewal — with peace returning to liberated communities in the North-East and North-West regions, and a fresh call for Nigerians to farm, build, and produce their way out of hardship. Marking the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu hailed the armed forces for their “blood and sweat” in defeating terrorism, banditry, and violent crimes. “Peace has returned to hundreds of our liberated communities… thousands of our people are safely back home”, he said, saluting…

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PENGASSAN suspends nationwide strike

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PENGASSAN suspends

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN), has suspended its nationwide strike. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, explaining that the decision followed a meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA)and the management of Dangote Refinery. Osifo admitted that “grey areas” remain in the communiqué, which both the government and refinery management could not fully clarify. He stressed that the association suspended the strike in good faith, despite lingering dissatisfaction with parts of the resolution. Osifo however warned…

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Abuja-Kaduna rail services resume, 5 weeks after train derailed

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Abuja Kaduna rail

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, (NRC), says it has resumed passenger train services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor. The corporation, on Wednesday, said that all necessary checks had been concluded on the train. “This step underscores the Corporation’s commitment to ensuring smooth, reliable, and secure train services for the traveling public”, it added. The NRC says the resumption underscores its commitment to ensuring smooth, reliable, and secure train services for the traveling public. It also detailed available services, as: Abuja – Kaduna  IDU: 8:45; Kubwa: 9:05; Rigasa: 12:42 (Arrive); Kaduna – Abuja.…

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“Tinubu delivered a budget speech, not Independence message” – ADC

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ADC on speech

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his October 1 address, describing it as a budget presentation speech instead of Independence Day message. Spokesperson of the coalition-backed party, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Tinubu missed the essence of the day by focusing more on his administration’s records than the history and unity of the country. “Listening to the President, you will think he was delivering his budget speech, annual performance review, rather than speaking on the history of a nation like Nigeria at this critical…

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“ADC can’t defeat APC in Kaduna” – Salihu Lukman

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Salihu Lukman

…Pleads with el-Rufai. others to retrace his steps  Former North-West Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and now a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) cannot defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna the way the coalition party is currently being run. He, therefore, pleaded with the likes of Nasir el-Rufa’i, Ja’afaru Sani, Bashir Sa’idu and others to retrace their steps and unite. In a statement he  signed and issued to newsmen…

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2027 Presidency: “I’m willing to step down for a younger candidate” – Atiku 

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Atiku on 2027

…Gives reason Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is ready to shelve his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general election if a younger and widely acceptable candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). Atiku made this known during an interview yesterday, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The former presidential candidate explained that his interest in the 2027 race is not about personal ambition, but about providing a credible alternative to rescue the country from its current state. He urged younger Nigerians…

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Nigeria@65: Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping have inflicted deep pain on citizens’ – CAN

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CAN on Nigeria

As Nigeria marked its 65th independence anniversary yesterday, the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has lamented that terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal conflicts have inflicted deep pain on citizens and displaced families across the country. In a statement issued by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the apex Christian body congratulated the nation on the milestone, saying that while strides have been made in restoring safety, more still needs to be done to guarantee the protection of lives and property. CAN urged sustained collaboration between…

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