Lagos, 12, 2025 – The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says the over $801 million (N1.15 trillion) committed to firearms purchase by the Tinubu’s administration partly to counter insurgency and terrorism invalidates reasons offered by President Donald Trump of U.S.for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). The group made the observation in a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Omoniyi Akinsiju, It said: “In 2024 alone, Nigeria recorded its highest single-year expenditure on arms import in recent times with over N520 billion spent, representing a …
NEMA receives180 vulnerable Nigerians from Libya
Lagos, Nov. 12, 2025 – The Lagos Office on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 vulnerable Nigerian from Libya. The agency disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. It said the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday evening onboard an Air Libya flight. The agency said the returnees included 45 adult males and 102 adult females), 19 children (6 males and 13 females), and 14 infants (7 males and 7 females). It said that 46 of the …
Fidelity Bank partners NCF, Lagos State to promote responsible waste management
Lagos, Nov. 7, 2025 – In a bold move to promote environmental sustainability and inspire a culture of responsible waste management amongst Nigerians, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated large-capacity recycling bins to Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos. The donation was made during the 19th edition of the Walk for Nature event held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at YABATECH. The event, themed “Lagos, Let’s Beat Plastic Pollution,” was organized by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in collaboration with the Lagos State Government to raise awareness …
Genocide: Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria based on jaundiced, obtrusive data – IMPI
Abuja, Nov. 7, 2025 – The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), a think tank group, says the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the US President Donald Trump is based on jaundiced, obtrusive data provided by local and international groups with ulterior motives. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the think tank identified Intersociety, a local NGO, and Open Doors, a Christian charity, as two of the entities that have been spawning false data to misrepresent the …
Trump revokes over 80,000 nonimmigrant visas
Washington, Nov. 7, 2025 – The Trump administration said it has rescinded over 80,000 nonimmigrant visas since January, pointing to criminal activity as the primary reason. The State Department announced Thursday that 80,000 visas have been revoked this year, noting this is more than twice the number revoked last year. More than 8,000 student visas were among those affected. The top reasons for these revocations were assault, theft and driving under the influence, according to the State Department. These three crimes accounted for nearly half of the revoked visas this …
NUSA commends South African court’s judgment against “Operation Dudula’’
Lagos, Nov. 6, 2025 – Nigerians in South Africa say they warmly welcome the recent Guateng High Court ruling that stopped “Operation Dudula’’, a notorious anti-migrant group, from performing unlawful acts against foreign nationals. Nigerians, under the aegis of Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), expressed the satisfaction with the judgment that would now cripple such illegal acts like blocking foreign nationals from accessing public health facilities, schools, intimidation, harassment and assault. In a statement by its President, Smart Nwobi, a lawyer, the union said the decisive judgment was secured through …
Lagride launches low-cost Omni to disrupt Korope transport in Lagos
Lagos, Nov. 7, 2025 – Lagride, the leading smart mobility platform in Lagos, has launched the Lagride Omni, a low-cost, air-conditioned shared-ride service designed for offices, churches, schools, and large groups. The Omni represents a major step forward in modernising group transportation across the city, offering a safer, cleaner, and more coordinated alternative to the traditional Korope minibuses that many Lagosians use every day. Spacious, comfortable, and efficient, the Omni delivers a new kind of Lagos experience built on comfort, convenience, and community. Early adoption has shown strong interest …
Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s $1 trillion pay package
Washington, Nov. 7, 2025 – As expected, Tesla announced at its general meeting in Austin, Texas, that shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk’s pay package, which could reach $1 trillion in overall compensation. Tesla said Musk’s package passed with over 75% approval. “I’d like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the shareholder votes,” Musk said at the meeting. “I super appreciate it.” This year’s package — revealed in early September — would grant Musk 12 massive tranches of stock options tied to targets the board argues are …
NRC to unveil National Railway Development Roadmap to connect all states, FCT
Abuja, Nov. 6, 2025 – The Nigerian Railway Corporation is to unveil a new National Railway Development Roadmap to connect all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Kayode Opeifa, its Chief Executive, said this in Abuja on Wednesday at the Seventh National Transport Conference of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration. According to a statement issued by Callistus Unyimadu, the Chief Spokesman for the Nigeria Railwarporation, the development is in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Federal Government will soon unveil a …
FCCPC shuts down 5 textile warehouses in Kano over unethical business practices
Abuja, Nov. 5, 2025 – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Wednesday shut down the warehouses of five textile distributors over alleged unethical business practices. The Commission disclosed this in a statement signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, its Director of Corporate Affairs. The statement alleged that operators of the warehouses were engaging in sales of underweight and shortened fabric materials to unsuspecting consumers which breached the provisions of the FCCPA, 2018. The Commission said the operation, which was led by FCCPC Director of Surveillance and Investigation, Boladale …