Nigerians denied US visas under Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ can reapply – Official

Nigerians and other nationals who were denied United States visas because of former President Donald Trump’s travel ban on 13 mostly Muslim-majority and African countries can seek new decisions or submit new applications, the State Department has said. US State Department spokesman Ned Price said applicants who were refused visas prior to January 20, 2020, must submit…

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Anambra Monarch caught with heroin, cocaine- NDLEA

Operatives of the Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have busted a drugs ring in Anambra State and recovered 58.5 grams of cocaine and 13.9 grammes of heroin concealed in the palace of a prominent traditional ruler in the state. The Agency, in a statement by Femi Babafemi, the spokesman, said: “Investigations are ongoing to unravel how…

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Government approves paternity leave for NITDA staff

The Federal Government has approved paternity leave for the staff of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, disclosed this at the presentation of NITDA’s Employee-Centric and Scheme of Service in Abuja on Tuesday. “Both documents took almost five years to complete and…

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