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The United States Department of State has withdrawn more than 100,000 visas, including thousands granted to students and specialised professionals, citing encounters with law enforcement linked to criminal activity. In a statement shared on its official X account on Monday, the department revealed that over 8,000 student visas and about 2,500 specialised visas were among those revoked. According to the department, “The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.” The visa cancellations, the department said, are part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and strictly enforce U.S. immigration laws. It reaffirmed its stance,...

The Edo State High Court, Criminal Court 2, has ordered the remand of several youths arrested during the recent protest in Ekpoma at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre. The decision followed an application by the prosecution requesting a 14-day remand period. Emotional scenes were witnessed in court as some of the detained protesters and their relatives broke down in tears while those arrested were escorted into a waiting vehicle. The protest, which took place over the weekend, was sparked by growing concerns over kidnapping and other security challenges in Ekpoma, located in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Viral videos circulating online showed residents demonstrating against rising cases of abduction and killings in the Edo Central region, with some individuals reportedly...

The Akran of Badagry, Oba De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, the revered traditional ruler of the historic Badagry Kingdom in Lagos State, has died at the age of 89. According to reports, the monarch passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2026, following a brief illness. His death has plunged Badagry and many parts of Lagos State into mourning, as he was widely regarded as a symbol of stability and wisdom. Oba Menu-Toyi I ascended the throne on April 23, 1977, ruling for 48 years—one of the longest reigns by any traditional ruler in Lagos State. Throughout his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural, social, and traditional life of Badagry and surrounding communities. Born on September 18, 1936, the late monarch had a distinguished career before his coronation. He worked as ...

US prosecutors have launched an inquiry that could lead to a “criminal indictment” of the Federal Reserve, Chairman Jerome Powell said on Sunday, January 11, accusing the Trump administration of escalating “threats and ongoing pressure” over monetary policy. Powell appeared in a video statement confirming that the central bank received grand jury subpoenas on Friday, January 9, related to his June Senate testimony about renovation costs for Federal Reserve office buildings. He described the subpoenas as “pretexts” linked to months of conflict with President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized the Fed for not cutting interest rates more aggressively. “The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of w...

The family of a 23-year-old student k!lled in protests in Iran have said that they had to sift through hundreds of young people’s bodies to find her. Rubina Aminian, 23, a fashion student at Shariati College in Tehran, was k!lled after leaving the college and joining protest gatherings on the evening of Thursday, January 8. Sources close to her family told Iran Human Rights that the young Kurdish woman was shot from close range from behind in the head. Upon hearing of her k!lling, her family travelled to Tehran to identify her. They were met with lots of bodies of protesters who had been k!lled in the past week but weren’t allowed to take her for burial. Rubina’s mother said: "It wasn’t just my daughter; I saw hundreds of bodies with my own eyes." A source clo...

The Katsina State government has explained the rationale behind its move to facilitate the release of 70 suspected bandits currently undergoing criminal trials over their alleged involvement in banditry-related activities. Channels TV reports that according to the state government, the move is aimed at consolidating and broadening the existing peace deal between communities affected by insecurity in 15 local government areas of the state and repentant bandits. It maintained that such tactics are adopted in war situations globally. The government further disclosed that the deal had led to the release of at least 1,000 persons held captive by the suspected bandits in different attacks. On January 2, 2026, an official letter came to the open detailing the state government’s plan to s...

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning over the sale of unregistered SMA infant formula products, following a global recall of Nestlé baby formula spanning 60 countries. In a notice published on its website, the agency stressed that Nigeria is not part of the global recall, but cautioned that any SMA infant formula sold locally without approved NAFDAC registration numbers is illegal. Nigerian Beauty Tips According to the agency, the only SMA products duly registered for sale in Nigeria are: • SMA Gold 1 (NAFDAC No. B1-2783) • SMA Gold 2 (NAFDAC No. B1-2780) • SMA Gold 3 (NAFDAC No. B1-2781) NAFDAC said any SMA infant formula in circulation without these numbers should be considered unregistered and illegal...

The Rivers State Police Command has invited the former Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo for questioning over an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. The police invited Danagogo following a leaked phone conversation with an arrested suspect. Although the police invitation letter sighted by DAILY POST did not indicate reason for the invitaion, an anonymous source who wished not to be named claimed that it was in connection with a leaked phone conversation alleging a conversation to that effect. Our source alleged, “Danagogo and Pastor Tombari were talking about the plot to invite Israelis to come and kill the Minister. “The leaked phone conversation is with the police and he has been invited for question...

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formally unveil a new agreement on Wednesday, January 14, aimed at improving the quality of university education and ensuring stability in the system. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the ministry, the signing ceremony will take place at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Hall in Maitama, Abuja, and will be presided over by the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad. The development follows a recent 14-day ultimatum issued by ASUU, which was later withdrawn after overnight negotiations between the union and the Federal Government. The ministry noted t...

No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ogun State have formally expressed interest in emerging as the next Awujale of Ijebuland. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Jadiara Lateef Owoyemi, during the commencement of the nomination meeting held at Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu-Ode. Owoyemi explained that the names of candidates who successfully pass the initial screening stage would be forwarded to the Afobajes, who will then select one candidate as the next Awujale and submit the chosen name to the Ogun State Government for approval. He added that any individual dissatisfied with the process is free to direct their complaints to the state government. Also present at the meeting were other ...