CANADA ENDS AUTOMATIC 10-YEAR MULTIPLE-ENTRY VISAS, TIGHTENS RULES
Canada will no longer automatically grant 10-year multiple-entry visas to tourists, according to new guidelines issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This decision marks...
IRAN DENIES TRUMP ASSASSINATION PLOT CLAIM
Iran’s foreign ministry on Saturday described as “totally unfounded” US accusations of a plot by Tehran to assassinate president-elect Donald Trump. The foreign ministry “rejects...
ISRAELI APPOINTS NEW AMBASSADOR TO US
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, appointed US-born Yechiel Leiter, an official who previously served as chief of staff in the finance ministry, as the next...
S. AFRICA, SEVEN OTHER COUNTRIES QUEUE TO LIFT DANGOTE REFINERY FUEL
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical is set to begin fuel exports to South Africa, Angola, and Namibia, sources confirm. A highly credible source, who confirmed...
IG SEEKS ACTION AGAINST JUVENILE CRIMES
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called for urgent and comprehensive action to address the rising tide of crimes involving juveniles in the country....
POLICE RESCUE 21 AS TWO OPERATIVES DIE DURING FACE-OFF WITH GUNMEN IN KATSINA
The Katsina State Police Command reported that in a fierce gun battle with bandits, security operatives thwarted kidnapping attempts and rescued 21 victims in the...
LAGOS GOVT ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC DIVERSION FOR LAGOS WOMEN RUN
In view of the annual Lagos women's run slated for Saturday, 9th November 2024, the Lagos State Government has rolled out a traffic diversion plan...
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE DESTROYS OVER 130 HOMES, OFFICIALS CONFIRM
No fewer than 130 homes have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather Friday gave firefighters...
POLICE FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPT ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY, ARREST THREE SUSPECTS
The Kaduna State Police Command said it arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorising the Kaduna-Abuja highway and neighbouring states. This was revealed...
JUST IN: NIGERIA’S WIZKID, BURNA BOY, DAVIDO, TEMS NOMINATED FOR 2025 GRAMMY AWARDS (FULL LIST)
The 2025 Grammy nominations have been revealed, presenting a star-studded lineup of artists, albums, and songs competing for honours at the 67th annual ceremony. Scheduled...