Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced plans to cancel Nigeria’s visa-on-arrival policy, introduced in 2020, during a ceremony in Abuja on Friday, February 21. The government will implement landing and exit cards, which visitors must complete before entering and leaving the country. This initiative aims to enhance national security by ensuring thorough background checks and …
Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment and Chloe Bailey Face $15 Million Copyright Lawsuit
Artist Melvin Moore, professionally known as 4Rest, has filed a lawsuit against Parkwood Entertainment, alleging unauthorized use of his work in several songs by Chloe Bailey, an artist signed to the label. The lawsuit, filed in New York, accuses Parkwood Entertainment of fraudulent misrepresentation, violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), civil conspiracy, and …
Governor Muftwang suspends mining activities in Plateau state over insecurity
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered the suspension of all mining activities in the state due to security concerns. In an executive order issued on Friday, February 21, Mutfwang stated that the suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in place until further notice. He explained that his administration would conduct a comprehensive review …
Hamas frees two Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants released two Israeli hostages on Saturday, February 22, among the last captives eligible for release under the initial phase of a fragile truce that also includes the exchange of Palestinian prisoners. The release follows an emotional period in Israel after the family of Shiri Bibas confirmed on Saturday that they had received her …
Justin Bieber confronts paparazzi over ‘disrespectful’ remark after breakfast with wife Hailey
Canadian singer, Justin Bieber confronted a paparazzi outside a Los Angeles restaurant, calling out the photographer for what he perceived as a disrespectful remark. The heated exchange took place after Justin and his wife, Hailey Bieber, finished breakfast at Beverly Glen Deli, where photographers had gathered to capture their outing. As Bieber walked back to …
Fake sergeant arrested by police on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Harry Collins, for impersonating a police officer while wearing a full police uniform with a sergeant rank. According to CSP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, the suspect was apprehended on February 20, 2025, at around 2:10 pm during a reconnaissance patrol led by the Deputy …
Landlord locks female tenant in her room for turning him down
A 53-year-old landlord from Bulawayo has been sentenced to community service for kidnapping after locking his female tenant in her room when she rejected his advances. The incident occurred on the evening of February 5, 2025, when Esau Sibanda approached his 36-year-old tenant, Mrs. Estel Mwembe, at her residence. Sibanda, who had been harbouring inappropriate …
Osun local government elections commences despite calls for suspension by AGF, Police
The local government elections in Osun state have commenced despite calls from the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Adegbite and the Nigeria Police Force, for the state government to suspend it. The exercise commenced in some local governments as early as 8am, including Ede North Local Government Area where Governor Ademola Adeleke voted. The …
Motorist remanded for assaulting two Oyo traffic officers
Oke Ademola, a driver, has been remanded in prison by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident took place at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking OYRTMA officers Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. Ademola, who …
Policeman allegedly shoots immigration officer in Niger state
Christian Oladimeji, an assistant superintendent of immigration (ASI), has reportedly been shot by a police officer in Minna, Niger State, in what has been described as an accident. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication covering the Lake Chad region, the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on February 21 when hoodlums launched an attack on …