Category: Society

US Partially Suspends Visa Issuance to Nigerians, 18 Others From January 2026

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The United States has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to nationals of Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective January 1, 2026. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria disclosed this on Monday via a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, citing Presidential Proclamation 10998, a security-focused directive aimed at restricting and limiting the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. According to the statement, the suspension affects nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visas, as well as most immigrant…

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Court Rejects Wasiu Ayinde’s Interim Injunction Over Awujale of Ijebuland Stool

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An Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode, on Monday, December 22, 2025, rejected an application for an interim injunction filed by Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, seeking to halt the succession process to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool. Ayinde had approached the court praying for an order restraining the Ijebu kingmakers, relevant traditional authorities, and the Ogun State Government from taking further steps towards the nomination and installation of a new Awujale, pending the determination of his substantive suit. The musician challenged the succession…

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NAFDAC Issues Recall Alert on Indomie Vegetable Noodles Over Undeclared Milk, Egg Allergens

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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public recall alert, warning consumers to avoid Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles following the discovery of undeclared milk and egg allergens that could pose serious health risks. In a statement released under Public Alert No. 041/2025, dated December 18, 2025, NAFDAC said the recall was initiated after a notification from Rappel Conso of France, the country’s food safety authority, which confirmed through laboratory analysis that the product contains allergens not listed on its label. According to NAFDAC,…

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Doris Ogala Reportedly Arrested During Livestream Over Dispute With Pastor Okafor

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Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has reportedly been arrested by law enforcement authorities in connection with her ongoing public dispute with Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress was allegedly taken into custody on Saturday while participating in a live online broadcast, a moment that was captured and widely circulated on social media. In the video, Ogala appeared visibly shocked as she informed viewers that police officers had arrived at her residence. The arrest is believed to be linked to the heated controversy between Ogala and Pastor Okafor, following a series…

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Awujale Succession Crisis: KWAM 1 Sues Ogun Govt, Selection Process Suspended

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The succession process for the Awujale of Ijebuland has moved to the courtroom following a lawsuit filed by Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, seeking to stop the nomination and installation of a new monarch over alleged violations of chieftaincy laws. Ayinde approached the Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode on December 16, asking the court to restrain all parties from taking further steps in the selection process pending the determination of substantive issues raised in his suit. Joined as respondents are the Ogun State…

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Delta Police Arrest Woman for Allegedly Selling Newborn Baby for ₦1.5 Million

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Rita Ughale, a resident of Kokori community in Ethiope East Local Government Area, over the alleged sale of a newborn baby for ₦1.5 million. According to police sources, Ughale was apprehended following intelligence reports that led operatives to uncover a suspected child-trafficking deal involving the infant. The baby was reportedly sold shortly after birth under circumstances that raised serious concerns. The police confirmed that the child has since been rescued and placed in protective custody, while investigations are ongoing…

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TikToker Peller Hospitalised After Car Crash During Emotional Livestream in Lagos

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Popular TikTok influencer and livestreamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has been hospitalised following a car crash involving his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The incident occurred on Sunday while the content creator was reportedly livestreaming on Instagram. A video from the session, which has since gone viral, showed Peller visibly distressed and emotional as he drove alone. During the livestream, Peller appeared agitated, shedding tears and making several alarming statements linked to fears of public ridicule should his relationship end. At some point, he…

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Actress Doris Ogala Cries Out Over Failed Relationship With Pastor Chris Okafor

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Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has publicly lamented the collapse of her relationship with popular Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, alleging betrayal, emotional trauma and abandonment. In an emotional outburst shared on social media, Ogala accused the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministry of walking away from their relationship to be with another woman, despite what she described as deep personal sacrifices. The actress claimed she suffered the loss of her brother and a pregnancy during the period of their relationship, adding that the pastor’s decision to leave her…

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Supreme Court Overturns Presidency, Restores Death Sentence on Maryam Sanda

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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reinstated the death sentence of Maryam Sanda, ruling that President Bola Tinubu acted outside his constitutional powers by commuting her sentence while her appeal was still ongoing. The judgment, delivered on Friday, has sparked renewed national debate over presidential pardons, executive overreach and the limits of Section 175 of the Constitution. In a 4–1 split decision, the apex court affirmed Sanda’s conviction for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, and upheld earlier rulings by both the FCT High Court and the Court of…

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Ogun Police Arrest Man Selling Fake Fibroid Cure After Women Suffer Severe Health Complications

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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a herbal product seller, Williams Adetunji, for allegedly promoting and selling fake fibroid-treatment drugs that reportedly caused severe health complications for multiple women. Adetunji was apprehended after a woman filed a petition accusing him of selling unapproved products — Enervate Capsules and Tumorex — which he claimed could “eliminate fibroids naturally.” The victim said the products contained harmful chemicals, including caustic soda, leading to chemical burns, vaginal damage, prolonged bleeding and other dangerous reproductive complications. According to the complaint, the injuries were so…

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