Month: July 2025

Abuja, Nigeria — The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu halted the issuance of 5-year multiple-entry visas to American citizens. In a statement released on Thursday by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the report was described as false and misleading, stressing that Nigeria’s visa policy toward […]

Abuja, Nigeria— Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ADC has affirmed that it remains untroubled by the presidential aspirations of any of its key figures. This clarification was made by Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the coalition-backed party, during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Wednesday. Responding to speculations of internal […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing an end to months of legal contention. The decision was delivered today in Abuja by the apex court, solidifying the outcome of the 2024 Edo gubernatorial election and dismissing all appeals challenging Okpebholo’s […]

Abeokuta, Nigeria — A man from Abia State has regained his freedom after spending 22 years in prison for a robbery conviction, following a review by the Ogun State Government. The announcement was made by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade [SAN], during a press briefing held in […]

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia— The Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) has taken a decisive step toward harmonizing the continent’s mineral resource management by unanimously endorsing the Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC). The announcement was made by Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, at the sixth AMSG inter-ministerial meeting, with the group’s Secretariat releasing […]

Column, Dnewsinfo–Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming content creation and editing across diverse industries including journalism, publishing, marketing, film, and entertainment. By automating many creative processes and enhancing human productivity, generative AI introduces a host of opportunities while also presenting significant challenges for content professionals. This detailed exploration highlights the multifaceted impact of generative […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emphasized that members of the Nigerian Senate are not in office to enrich themselves but to make meaningful sacrifices that will benefit future generations. Akpabio made the statement on Tuesday while addressing his colleagues during deliberations on the general principles of a proposed amendment to the Electricity […]

Makurdi, Benue  — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially been unveiled in Benue State, with its Protem State Chairman, Chief Terngu Tsegba, declaring that Governor Hyacinth Alia is welcome to join the party if he chooses. Speaking to journalists shortly after the party’s official unveiling in Makurdi on Wednesday, Tsegba stated that political figures […]

Mariga, Niger State — At least thirteen people have been confirmed dead following a violent attack by suspected bandits on Tuesday night in several communities within Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The coordinated assault occurred in the towns of Magoro, Kumbashi, and Bangi—the administrative center of the LGA—where heavily armed gunmen reportedly arrived […]

San Francisco, USA — Linda Yaccarino has officially stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, bringing an end to what many have described as a controversial but pivotal chapter in the company’s recent history. Yaccarino, who was appointed CEO in June 2023, announced her resignation in […]