Day: July 9, 2025

A tragic incident occurred in the Choba area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over the weekend, as a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, allegedly set her boyfriend, 32-year-old Sunny Amadi, on fire, leading to his death. Cynthia, who is reportedly pregnant with the deceased’s child, allegedly committed the act following a heated disagreement. Although the exact cause of the altercation remains unclear, residents say it may have stemmed from a minor argument between the couple. The incident happened at about 11:12 p.m.…

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The United States government has announced a significant revision to its visa policy for Nigerian citizens, reducing most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to single-entry permits valid for just three months. This new directive, which took immediate effect on July 8, 2025, was made public through a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria on Tuesday. According to the Embassy, the updated policy is part of the U.S. Department of State’s global review of visa reciprocity schedules and applies to several countries, including Nigeria. “Effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic…

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