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US Revokes Thousands of Visas Over Crimes, Security and Immigration Violations

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The U.S. government has revoked visas for thousands of foreign nationals as part of efforts to enhance public safety. In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. Department of State said the action reflects the Trump administration’s commitment to keeping promises and prioritizing the safety and interests of American citizens. The revocations targeted individuals involved in criminal activities, including assault, theft, and driving under the influence. In 2025, 16,000 people had their visas canceled for DUI offenses, 12,000 for assault, and 8,000 for theft. Other reasons for visa revocation included terrorism, support for terrorist activities, threats to public safety, and overstaying visas. The Department emphasized that these measures are aimed at protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the U.S. immigration system.

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Abia Governor Alex Otti Raises NYSC Allowances Up to ₦50,000

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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced a significant hike in the monthly allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, raising payments from ₦4,000 to as much as ₦50,000. Under the new structure, all corps members will receive a base monthly allowance of ₦20,000. Those posted to state government offices will earn an additional ₦10,000, while medical and teaching corps members will get a further ₦30,000 per month. The increase was confirmed on Friday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha, who said the adjustment complements the Federal Government’s new NYSC allowance of ₦77,000. He explained that the move is part of Governor Otti’s broader plan to strengthen youth empowerment and public sector capacity in Abia. “This is the first major increment in 27 years, highlighting Governor Otti’s commitment to workforce development and supporting young professionals in the state,” Ukoha said. The statement also highlighted other initiatives by the Otti administration, including the renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Bende LGA, upgrading internal roads, improving power infrastructure, and modernizing camp facilities—even though the camp is federal property. “Every institution in Abia, whether federal or state-owned, deserves attention because it directly benefits Abians,” Ukoha noted. Governor Otti’s reforms also extend to the healthcare sector. The state recently implemented the Consolidated Health Salary Structure for health workers and local government employees, aligning their pay with federal standards to boost morale and productivity. The administration allocates roughly 35 per cent of the state budget to healthcare and education, which are considered critical to human capital development. The allowance hike is aimed at making service in Abia more rewarding and encouraging young professionals to contribute meaningfully to the state’s development. “This decision sends a clear message that Abia State is serious about empowering youth, rewarding excellence, and ensuring service is valued,” the statement said. With this new policy, Abia now ranks among the top states offering the highest monthly stipends to NYSC members. By comparison, Adamawa State recently raised its NYSC allowance from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000, as announced by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri during the swearing-in of the 2025 Batch B Stream I corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Damare, Girei LGA. “We are committed to improving the welfare of corps members and creating a supportive environment for your service,” Fintiri stated.

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Court Fixes November 20 For Judgment In Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Case

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has set November 20 as the date to deliver judgment in the terrorism case filed against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho announced the date on Friday after Kanu failed to open his defence despite being given six days by the court to do so. In his ruling, the judge stated that Kanu’s failure to present his case within the allotted time meant he could not claim to have been denied a fair hearing, emphasizing that due process had been followed. However, Kanu, through his legal team, challenged the continuation of his trial, insisting that the terrorism law used to charge him was no longer in effect. He argued that the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act had been repealed, and as such, the charges against him were invalid. The IPOB leader maintained that there was no legal basis for his continued prosecution and urged the court to dismiss the case and grant his immediate release.

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Nigeria to Attempt Guinness World Record for Longest Dining Table in Abuja

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to attempt a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest dining table, as part of a landmark cultural and tourism initiative in the nation’s capital. The ambitious record attempt will headline the upcoming ‘Oriki: Taste of Culture’ Gastronomy Festival, featuring a 3.6-kilometre-long dining table stretching through parts of Abuja. Abisoye Fagade, Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), disclosed the plan on Thursday during a briefing attended by Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. According to Fagade, the event — scheduled for December 6, 2025 — will host between 2,000 and 3,000 participants and serve a dual purpose: a world record attempt in the morning and a grand communal dining experience in the evening. “We plan to break the record in the morning of December 6 and use the same table for a dining event later. There will be food, culture, music and comedy in the evening,” Fagade said. “It will show that Abuja can also host major cultural events in December.” He explained that the festival aims to strengthen Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality value chain, focusing on skills development, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment while attracting local and international investors. Minister Musawa endorsed the initiative, describing gastronomy as an emerging driver of economic growth and youth engagement comparable to Nigeria’s film, music, and fashion industries. “When we talk about economic growth and youth development, gastronomy plays a role just like film, music, and fashion. People eat every day, and Nigeria has made significant progress in showcasing its food globally,” she noted. Musawa also commended Nigerian chefs and food entrepreneurs for enhancing the country’s cultural influence through creative cuisine and culinary storytelling. The festival and world record attempt will be formally unveiled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. The current Guinness World Record for the longest dining table stands at 3,189.93 meters, achieved in Cairo, Egypt, in 2019. Nigeria’s proposed 3.6-kilometer table would comfortably surpass this milestone if successful.

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Begins Defence in Terrorism Case

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Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has finally begun his defence in the terrorism case instituted against him by the Federal Government before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who had previously resisted opening his defence, complied with the court’s directive on Friday, beginning the process of filing his defence documents directly in the courtroom. The move follows an order by Justice James Omotosho, who instructed that the court registry be temporarily relocated into the courtroom to facilitate the filing process and address Kanu’s complaints about delays in document submission. The development marks a major procedural step in the long-running trial, in which Kanu faces terrorism-related charges linked to his leadership of IPOB — a group the Nigerian government has designated as a terrorist organization. Justice Omotosho’s directive aims to ensure that the proceedings continue without further procedural bottlenecks, after several adjournments caused by disputes over access to court filings and legal documentation. Further hearing in the case is expected to continue later this month as the court reviews Kanu’s submissions and prepares for the opening of his formal defence.

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COAS Vows Sustained Offensive Against Insurgents in Northeast

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining aggressive military operations against insurgents in the Northeast until they are completely neutralized and deprived of all forms of support. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant-Colonel Appolonia Anele, on Friday, Shaibu made the pledge during his maiden operational tour of the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, in the Northeast. The Army Chief charged troops to intensify their offensive operations, maintain high morale, and remain focused on their mission to defeat insurgent groups and restore enduring peace to the region. “The Nigerian Army under my command will pursue this fight with renewed energy, clear focus, and absolute dedication to end this menace once and for all,” Shaibu declared. He assured troops of continuous support from the Army High Command to ensure operational success, emphasizing that the welfare, training, and equipment needs of soldiers remain top priorities. Lieutenant-General Shaibu also commended the bravery and sacrifices of officers and men serving in the Northeast, urging them to remain professional and vigilant as they carry out their constitutional duties. The Operation Hadin Kai theatre remains the central front in Nigeria’s long-running counterinsurgency campaign against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, who have waged a violent insurgency in the region for over a decade.

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Anambra Government Declares Friday Public Holiday To Enable Workers Vote In Governorship Election

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The Anambra State Government has declared Friday a work-free day for civil servants to allow them to prepare and travel for Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement released on Thursday in Awka, the Head of Service, Mrs. Theodora Igwegbe, said Governor Chukwuma Soludo approved the decision to ensure that state workers have the opportunity to return to their hometowns and take part in the electoral process. Igwegbe described the gesture as part of the government’s commitment to encouraging civic participation and strengthening democracy through active involvement of citizens in elections. She noted that voting is not just a right but a civic duty, urging all public servants to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of good governance by casting their votes. The Head of Service also directed all political appointees, permanent secretaries, and heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to notify their staff and ensure full compliance with the work-free directive.

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Nnamdi Kanu Appeals To Trump Over Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has written to U.S. President Donald Trump, commending him for his stated willingness to act against what Kanu described as a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. In the letter, Kanu said Trump’s remarks regarding the killings of Christians in Nigeria were “factual and verifiable” and applauded the former U.S. President for speaking out. He also noted that Jewish adherents in Nigeria are under attack and claimed to have documentary evidence to support his claims. Kanu cited numerous violent attacks against Judeo-Christian communities across the country, referencing media reports as proof. A copy of the letter, dated November 6 and shared via his lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, stated: “Your Excellency, I extend warm greetings to you in the name of the Judeo-Christian faith and values we both hold dear. Your bold declaration on October 31, 2025—that the United States is ‘prepared to act’ militarily and cut aid if Nigeria fails to protect its Christian population—has ignited hope in the hearts of millions who have been abandoned by the world. You have seen the truth: Christians in Nigeria face an existential threat.” Kanu emphasized that the violence is not limited to northern Nigeria, but has spread to the South-East and South-South. “This genocide is not confined to the North—it has metastasised into the Igbo heartland, where Judeo-Christians are being systematically exterminated under the guise of counter-terrorism,” he wrote. The IPOB leader also highlighted his own abduction from Kenya in June 2021, which he described as an extraordinary rendition that violated international law. He detailed surviving four assassination attempts by the Nigerian state and being held in solitary detention without charge. Kanu recalled that the Court of Appeal in Abuja discharged and acquitted him in October 2022, declaring his rendition illegal, yet he remains detained. He also cited the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which labeled his imprisonment “arbitrary, unlawful, and politically motivated.” Kanu accused the Nigerian government of using insecurity to demonize IPOB while granting amnesty to terrorists and bandits. He called for an internationally supervised commission of inquiry into the alleged “Judeo-Christian genocide” in Nigeria, highlighting massacres in the South-East and the killing of 20 IPOB members during a pro-Trump rally in Port Harcourt in 2017. He urged Trump to launch a U.S.-led investigation into the killings, impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian officials responsible for human rights abuses, and support an internationally supervised referendum for self-determination. “Mr President, history will judge us by what we do when genocide knocks. You have the power to stop a second Rwanda in Africa. One tweet, one sanction, one inquiry could save millions. I remain steadfast in peace, faith, and non-violence—even from a prison cell. IPOB rejects every form of violence. We seek only justice, truth, and freedom,” Kanu wrote, concluding with a prayer for Trump’s wisdom and courage to protect the persecuted.

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