Japan is preparing to make significant adjustments to its travel-related fees, including higher departure taxes, updated visa charges, and a brand-new electronic travel authorisation system. These updates, according to government officials, are long overdue and necessary to bring Japan’s rates in line with international standards while improving public and border services. The move, expected to […]
From October 12, 2025, Europe is saying goodbye to those familiar passport stamps. In their place comes something faster, smarter, and far more digital, the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). This new system will completely change how non-EU travellers enter and leave Schengen countries like France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. Instead of manual checks
After ten intense weeks of laughter, tears, alliances, and chaos, the curtains finally fell on Big Brother Naija Season 10 tagged on Sunday, October 5, 2025.It was a season that lived up to its name, 10/10 in every sense. Ten weeks of premium drama, ten unforgettable personalities in the final stretch, and one winner who
A major diplomatic shift is taking place as several leading Western nations have formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state, marking one of the most significant developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in decades. The recognition has come during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, a setting that has historically been a platform for
The glamour, the elegance, the nerves, and the dreams—all of it came together on one unforgettable night when Onyinyechi Basil was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025. Her victory was not just about winning a crown; it was about telling a story of resilience, ambition, and the unshakable belief that a young Nigerian woman can stand
The Federal Government has officially shut down 22 illegal tertiary institutions (Colleges of Education), across Nigeria, and this move is making waves in the education sector. For years, mushroom institutions have sprung up across the country—issuing certificates, taking in unsuspecting students, and operating without any form of accreditation. Now, the government, through the National Commission
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Miami became the stage for one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the year. Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, known globally as Davido, and his longtime love Chioma Rowland sealed their union in a lavish white wedding that blended romance, opulence, and just the right amount of Nigerian flair. This
Sometimes, truth really is stranger than fiction and what happened at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, is one of those “you couldn’t make this up” moments. It started with a flask, spiralled into a heated exchange, and ended with two pilots suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). At the
In a surprising turn of events in Nigeria’s northwest, feared bandit kingpin Bello Turji has reportedly released 32 kidnapped hostages and surrendered a cache of weapons following a series of peace discussions with Islamic scholars in Zamfara State. The development emerged after a delegation of respected clerics engaged Turji and several other notorious figures in
In a proactive move to mitigate the impact of flooding across vulnerable communities, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched its 2025 Flood Preparedness, Mitigation, and Response Campaign in Jalingo, Taraba State. This strategic campaign is part of a nationwide initiative to sensitise and prepare residents in flood-prone areas ahead of the peak rainy
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions (NANNM-FHI) has suspended its seven-day warning strike following negotiations with the Federal Government. The industrial action, which began last week, saw nurses in federal hospitals across the country withdraw their services to protest longstanding issues ranging from poor remuneration to policy exclusion and
August 1st rolls in and like clockwork, the internet remembers it’s National Girlfriends Day not to be confused with Valentine’s Day, International Women’s Day, or your birthday. This one’s different. It’s not just about lovers. It’s about celebrating the soft bonds that exist between women, the sisterhood, the ride-or-die friendships, and the “I got you”
