Day: August 25, 2026

The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed a permanent fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas issued to highly skilled foreign workers. The proposed measure could significantly increase the cost of employing foreign professionals for technology companies, educational institutions and research organisations. The US Department of Homeland Security published the proposed regulation in the Federal Register, seeking to... Read more

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari of making unrealistic political projections in an attempt to justify his appointment as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Yari was trying to impress President Bola Tinubu following his appointment. “He’s one of those lying to the President,” Abdullahi said.“We... Read more

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Social Democratic Party (SDP) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have criticised former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, over his prediction that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would retain the presidency beyond 2031. Yari, who was recently appointed Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, had expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure... Read more

The Universal Reformed Christian Church, popularly known as NKST, has opposed the Federal Government's proposed pilot ranching programme in Benue State, citing the destruction caused by years of violent attacks. The church claimed that 5,987 of its members had been killed while 753 worship centres were destroyed during attacks blamed on armed herdsmen.The position was contained in a statement by... Read more