UK Restates Visa Requirement for Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals The United Kingdom has reiterated that Nigerians seeking to visit the country for up to six months must obtain a visa before travelling, in line with its existing immigration regulations covering nationals from more than 100 countries and territories. The reminder follows an update to the…
McGregor’s UFC Return Ends in First-Round TKO After Injury at UFC 329
Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the UFC ended in disappointment on Saturday night after the former two-division champion suffered a first-round technical knockout (TKO) loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor appeared to injure his knee just over a minute into the contest while exchanging strikes with Holloway. The Irish fighter struggled to remain…
SAM NKIRE ON SUNDAY
WHAT MATTERS MOST, IS THE END OF THE MATTER. *Ecclesiastes 7:8 says:”Better is the end of a matter than its beginning, and the patient in Spirit is better than the proud in Spirit.” *For the Christian, the walk with Christ should end with salvation; otherwise the walk and long-suffering would have been in vain and…
King Charles Meets Prince Harry, Meghan and Their Children in First Family Reunion in Four Years
From Marcus Nkire King Charles Meets Prince Harry, Meghan and Their Children in First Family Reunion in Four Years King Charles III has met Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in their first family reunion in four years, signalling a possible thaw in relations within the Royal Family….
Ikwechegh Hails Tinubu, Makinde, Security Chiefs, over rescue of abducted Oyo pupils.
From Marcus Nkire The lawmaker representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, has applauded President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, Governor Seyi Makinde and Nigeria’s security agencies for securing the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State after…
World Cup Boost for England as Henderson Returns After Surgery Ahead of Norway Clash
England have received a timely morale boost ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson rejoining the squad after undergoing successful surgery on a broken arm. The veteran midfielder suffered the injury during post-match celebrations following England’s victory over Mexico and was initially left behind for treatment. Although he…
ONYEOCHA N’ABA: Speaking Up for Nigerians Where It Matters Most
From Marcus Nkire Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, popularly known as Onyeocha N’Aba, has once again demonstrated his commitment to defending the interests of ordinary Nigerians on the floor of the National Assembly. During a recent engagement with officials of the Nigeria Customs Service, the lawmaker raised critical concerns over policies affecting importers and small business…
MID-WEEK SERMON BY SAMUEL NKIRE
GOD IS OUT TO SAVE YOU NOT TO PUNISH YOU. *God made it clear in John 3:17 that He sent Jesus Christ His Son to die for our salvation and not to punish or condemn the world. Read:”For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world…
PDP Faction Demands Independent Probe Into PFIPC Controversy
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an independent forensic investigation into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). In a statement issued on Sunday by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the group also demanded the immediate suspension of…
SERAP Seeks Explanation Over ₦1.3bn Budget for Presidency-Disowned Council
By Kevin Ezih The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to account for the inclusion of more than ₦1.3 billion in the 2026 budget for a presidential council the Presidency says does not exist. In a Freedom of Information…