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US: Nigerians, others banned in birth tourism visa clampdown
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (525+ words) 10 June 2026 9: 56 pm WAT The United States government has intensified its crackdown on birth tourism, revoking visas and imposing travel bans on hundreds of foreign nationals accused of travelling to America primarily to secure citizenship for their children through childbirth. In…...
Akor Adams' equalizer not enough as Portugal defeat Nigeria " The Sun Nigeria
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (452+ words) 10 June 2026 11: 04 pm WAT Akor Adams scored Nigeria's only goal, but the Super Eagles fell to a 2-1 defeat against Portugal on Wednesday night as the European side completed its final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought victory in…...
Nigeria launches first national menstrual policy with nationwide 'Pad Banks' initiative
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (465+ words) 10 June 2026 9: 57 pm WAT The Federal Government has declared menstrual health a national development priority with the launch of Nigeria's first National Policy and Implementation Strategy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management, pledging to roll out school "Pad Banks" nationwide to…...
Fans celebrate Chief Zebrudaya at 76
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (307+ words) 10 June 2026 1: 45 pm WAT Fans of Nollywood legend, Chika Okpala popularly known as Chief Zebrudaya on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to the comic actor on his 76th birthday. Okpala rose to national fame in the 1980s and 90s for his iconic lead role as…...
Pensioners threaten to occupy Benue Government House over unpaid pension, gratuity
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (943+ words) 10 June 2026 5: 50 pm WAT From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Pensioners operating under the auspices of the Concerned Pensioners Association of Benue State have threatened to permanently occupy the Government House in Makurdi until the state government addresses their longstanding demands regarding the…...
Senate backs bill seeking to unlock cash for SMEs " The Sun Nigeria
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (535+ words) 10 June 2026 2: 53 pm WAT From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Businesses across Nigeria, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), may soon be able to convert unpaid invoices and credit sales into immediate cash without relying on conventional bank loans following the passage…...
'X-Men' actor Tyler Mane reveals breast cancer diagnosis " The Sun Nigeria
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (295+ words) 10 June 2026 12: 45 pm WAT Canadian actor Tyler Mane, known for playing Sabretooth in X-Men (2000), has disclosed that he was diagnosed with a "super rare" form of breast cancer. Taking to Instagram, Mane, who reprised the role in'Deadpool & Wolverine (2004), spoke about the…...
Messi scores on return as Argentina ease past Iceland " The Sun Nigeria
16+ hour, 49+ min ago (430+ words) 10 June 2026 8: 03 am WAT Lionel Messi marked his return from a minor injury scare with a goal as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, who had been…...
Platini takes FIFA, Infantino to court over failed presidency bid " The Sun Nigeria
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (454+ words) 10 June 2026 6: 37 am WAT Former UEFA president Michel Platini Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched legal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, claiming corruption allegations levelled against him unfairly destroyed his chances of becoming the head of world…...
Senate moves to regulate cryptocurrency sector, seeks investor
19+ hour, 32+ min ago (630+ words) 10 June 2026 5: 21 am WAT From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A bill that would significantly reshape Nigeria's cryptocurrency and digital asset industry by introducing a legal framework for the regulation of virtual asset service providers has scaled second d reading in the Senate....