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The United States Embassy has introduced updated visa interview requirements for Nigerian applicants, effective from April 22, 2025.   In a statement released on Friday, the US mission emphasised that all applicants attending visa interviews in Abuja and Lagos must present a DS-160 form featuring a confirmation barcode that begins with “AA” followed by two […]

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Felix Morka, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).   Also appointed as board chairmen of various Federal Government institutions were 20 APC chairmen and some National Working Committee members The Special Adviser to the President on […]

President Bola Tinubu said his decision to appoint Dr Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite his past criticism, was a testament to his belief in recognising talent, even in those who may have once been critics.   The President disclosed this on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in […]

Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, on Monday, ordered the arrest of six commissioners and a local government chairman for their involvement in a breach of contract.   Nwifuru said that they were involved in breach of contract terms as regards the building of 140 Housing Units of Izzo and Amaze communities in Ishelu Local Government […]

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday received a rousing welcome from her supporters and residents of the Ihima community of Kogi, despite the state government’s ban on rallies and processions   As early as 8 am, her supporters from the five local government areas of Kogi Central Senatorial District that Akpoti-Uduaghan represents flooded the Ihima community […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kyari.   In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, in the early hours of Wednesday, Tinubu removed all […]

Although the exact date is yet to be determined, Searchng.ng nigerian search engine has learnt that Emirates Airlines is once again contemplating the suspension of its Lagos-Dubai route, primarily due to challenges in achieving full passenger capacity. This shortfall is largely attributed to stringent visa requirements imposed on Nigerian travelers, which have deterred many potential […]

The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja has affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Edo State Governor.   A three-member panel headed by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, against the outcome of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. ‎‎In its judgment, […]

Searchng.ng nigerian search engine can authoritatively report that, in an audacious display of corruption and political cronyism, President Bola Tinubu has handed the highly lucrative Lagos ports renovation contract to ITB Nigeria, a company owned by his close associate and longtime benefactor, Gilbert Chagoury. Aso Rock sources who elected anonymity, confirmed to Searchng.ng nigerian search […]

The immediate-past Head of the Civil Service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has alleged that  the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara was behind the crisis in the State by orchestrating destruction of public buildings and other sinister motives.   According to him, Governor Fubara destroyed the state assembly complex and also orchestrated […]

The political situation in Rivers State led to more drama and twists on Friday, peaking with a cry for help from Florence Nwaeke, the wife of former Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke.    Late on Friday, Mr George Nwaeke’s distraught wife told journalists she was afraid for her husband’s life and had […]

Rivers State’s former Head of Service, George Nwaeke has assured the public that he is safe and currently lodging at the Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja.   His clarification comes following an outcry by his wife, Florence, late Friday, that she did not know the whereabouts of her husband after he resigned from service. Nwaeke’s […]