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78 Written by Lizzy Chakupi Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has added his voice to growing protests in Abuja demanding real-time transmission of election results in a demonstration that drew opposition groups, civil society leaders and activists to the capital. The protests, tagged “Occupy of Parliament,” began on Monday when hundreds of young Nigerians rallied at the Federal Secretariat and marched to Parliament House to protest the Senate’s decision to remove the phrase “real-time electronic transmission” from the Electoral Law Amendment Bill 2026. Protesters say the move undermines transparency and accountability in the electoral process ahead of the 2027…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to expel 18 more Nigerians on its “Worst of the Worst” criminal registry, increasing the total number of West African nationals scheduled for expulsion from the United States to 97.This will arrive in just one week ICIR reported that 79 Nigerians convicted of various crimes were targeted for deportation by US authorities.Ann update DHS revealed on Monday that 18 more names had been added to the list, signaling an expansion of the ongoing crackdown.”The Department of Homeland Security is focused on the worst of the worst criminal aliens apprehended by U.S.…

41 Witnesses at the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing trial of four men for allegedly being behind the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on Tuesday identified one of the defendants as some of the actual attackers. The witness, who said he was a member of the Ondo Security Network (Amotekun), told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he was able to identify the second defendant (Al Qassim Idris) because of the close range gunfight. This is the second time since the trial began that prosecution witnesses have…

Tuesday’s US election is poised to have a major impact on potential immigration to the US, with contrasting policies proposed by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. These policies will shape U.S. immigration policy and impact potential immigration opportunities and legal pathways to residency and citizenship. President Trump’s policies focus on tightening immigration enforcement and reducing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations. By contrast, Harris’ proposal aims to use her career as a prosecutor and lawyer to strengthen the southern border, expand legal immigration and create a path to citizenship. Harris has adjusted her border positions to work more closely with Trump,…

In the five years before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigerian immigration to Canada more than tripled, and new research shows this “Canada rush” was driven by a yearning for a more prosperous future. The African Institute for Public Opinion Research (API), in its “Dismantling Canada’s Rush – A Study of the Motivations of Nigerians to Migrate to Canada,” said Nigeria’s economic downturn, worsening security and poor performance of the country’s government are driving Nigerians to emigrate. “In recent years, the number of Nigerians wishing to immigrate to Canada has maintained an upward trend,” the report states. “Canada’s immigration…

The National Population Commission (NPC) estimates Nigeria’s current population at 198 million, with the urban population growing at an average annual growth rate of about 6.5 percent. National People’s Congress Chairman Eze Duruiheoma said this in New York while delivering Nigeria’s statement on sustainable cities, human mobility and international migration at the 51st Commission on Population and Development. “Nigeria remains the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous in the world, with an estimated population of over 198 million,” Duruiheoma said.“Recent global population projections predict that by 2050, Nigeria will be the third most populous country in…

The Lagos State Government has announced the partial closure of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for four weeks to carry out critical repairs to damaged sections of the road.The disclosure was made in a statement signed by the Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Transport, Oluwasewun Oshiyemi, on Tuesday.The road closure will affect both inbound and outbound lanes between the U-Turn bus stop and the Misato tollgate, and traffic diversions are planned to minimize disruption.what they are saying The ministry said the repairs aim to repair damaged sections of the highway while maintaining smooth traffic flow in both directions. In a statement, the…

197 Written by Lizzy Chakupi The Senate was embroiled in a bitter procedural dispute Tuesday as lawmakers convened an emergency plenary session to repeal a controversial provision of the Election Repeal and Enactment Act of 2026, amid growing public anger over a potential compromise in the 2027 election. At the center of the storm was Article 60(3) of the bill, which regulates how results from voting units are transmitted, collated and declared, which sparked nationwide criticism following changes seen as diluting safeguards introduced in the Electoral Act 2022. In response to growing political pressure and public mistrust, a conference was…

Air travel between the US and Nigeria has been adversely affected by increasingly strict US visa and immigration rules, including shorter visa expiration dates, stricter entry requirements and a complete suspension of certain categories of Nigerian travelers, Daily Trust reports. President Donald Trump has imposed stricter visa rules and a complete visa ban for Nigerians visiting the United States starting January 1, 2026. The development has significantly slowed passenger movement between Nigeria and the United States, and travel industry officials say the worst is yet to come. Sponsored ads This latest development comes in…

Nii Abolizadeh, human rights lawyer and prominent head of the African Democratic Congress (ADC); …critics the government’s ₦3.6 trillion electricity subsidy plan Human rights lawyer and prominent head of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nii Abolizadeh, has expressed concern over the federal government’s plan to deduct ₦3.6 trillion from the federal account for electricity subsidies from 2026 to 2028. Describing the proposal as a “penalty for non-performance,” Aborisadeh warned that the measure would significantly reduce funding available to state and local councils for essential services such as health, education, roads and rural development. Mr Aborisad’s criticism follows revelations in the…