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The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the temporary closure of its routine consular services following concerns over potential protests in Nigeria’s capital city.The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the temporary closure of its routine consular services following concerns over potential protests in Nigeria’s capital city.The Embassy had on Wednesday announced the cancellation of all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4.However, in a notice issued on Thursday, the embassy stated that it would remain closed for routine business until Monday, March 9, 2026, as a precautionary measure.According to the embassy, several appointments previously scheduled for this week have been rescheduled.The affected services include visa appointments ori...

Meanwhile, Agbonika assured residents of Edo State that the Command remains vigilant, proactive and committed to protecting lives and property.Operatives of the Command Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad (CIRRS) of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old medical doctor, Dr Kingsley Dele, for allegedly being in unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm.The suspect was apprehended at about 10am on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Obaretin Community following what police described as credible and actionable intelligence.In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said officers carried out a discreet but swift operation which led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol from the suspect.“The Command views the illegal possessio...

Eligible Nigerians who wish to vote in upcoming elections can register for a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) through the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) system introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The process begins online but must be completed physically at designated registration centres.INEC confirmed that the current nationwide voter registration exercise started on August 18, 2025, and will run until August 30, 2026, giving eligible citizens time to obtain their PVCs ahead of future elections. (SNOW TV NEWS)Who Can RegisterAccording to INEC guidelines, a person must meet the following conditions to register:Be a Nigerian citizenBe 18 years or olderReside, work, or originate from the area where they intend to registerNot be l...

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State have been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of the party’s Assistant Publicity Secretary, Karamo Yesiro, barely 24 hours after he was re-elected.Yesiro secured re-election alongside other party executives during the APC congress held at Onikan Stadium on Tuesday. He was expected to join the newly elected Lagos State APC executive members scheduled for inauguration at the party’s secretariat on Thursday.In a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, expressed shock and deep sadness over the development, describing Yesiro’s death as a tragic loss to the party.Oladejo noted that the late party official passed away shortly after being entrusted with the responsibility...

The Chief Executive Officer of NetNaija Media Enterprises, Emmanuel Analike, has been remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre after being arraigned over alleged copyright infringement.Analike was brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) on charges including possession, reproduction, and distribution of pirated works.Presiding judge, Suleiman Liman, ordered that the defendant remain in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a ruling on his bail application scheduled for March 9.The date was fixed after Analike’s lawyer, Nnemeka Ejiofor, informed the court that a bail application had already been filed. According to him, the motion—submitted on Monday—was supported by a 23-paragraph affidavit and a written address. Howeve...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu has approved the demolition of Carter Bridge in Lagos and its reconstruction with over N5billion.  Minister of Works, David Umahi disclosed this on Wednesday, March 4. Umahi confirmed that the President also approved several major road projects across the country. Umahi noted that six major projects received approval. those approved by the council includes the completion of the Suleja-Minna Road, which had earlier been awarded to Salini Construction Company but later terminated due to poor performanceAccording to him, only about 10 kilometres of the project had been executed before the contract was cancelled. Umahi explained that after reviewing the project, the government resolved to complete the remaining 71 kilo...