Germany has scrapped the fast-track citizenship option that allowed well-integrated immigrants to become German citizens after just three years. The decision brings an end to a policy introduced by the previous coalition government made up of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP). This …

NIGER State has officially waived right-of-way (RoW) fees for fibre optic infrastructure, becoming the twelfth Nigerian state to implement the policy to incentivise telecom operators and expand internet access. The policy, formalised in a government gazette dated September 2, 2024, and signed by Governor Muhammed Umar Bago, is part of …

BORNO State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes across Maiduguri and surrounding communities. This is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating …

Oil and gas group Shell plans to complete a marine survey at Venezuela’s offshore Dragon gas field before a U.S.-set May deadline to wind down all licenses related to energy projects in the country, sources close to the preparations said. Colombia-flagged survey vessel Dona Jose II arrived in U.S.-sanctioned Venezuela …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja after his trip to Europe. Photos of Tinubu’s arrival were posted by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on his X (former Twitter) handle Monday night President Tinubu returned to Abuja from Europe Monday night. Among the officials who welcomed him home were the Secretary …

THE Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has described as untrue the reported incident of bomb explosion at the Maiduguri Custodial Centre. The Public Relations Officer of NCoS, Umar Abubakar, a Deputy Controller of Corrections, in a statement on Monday said the attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service had been drawn to …

Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has vehemently dismissed the rumours of his death, reassuring his fans that he is alive, healthy, and in high spirits. In a video shared on Tuesday morning, Obey-Fabiyi addressed the false claims with a lively performance that left no doubt about his well-being. The musician, known for …

THE Federal Government has disclosed that it generated ₦6 billion from mining fees in the first quarter of 2025. Newsextra24 reports that the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, in a statement on Monday, said 118 new private mining buying centers were also registered in the first quarter. In the first …

FORMER President, Goodluck Jonathan has said he was reluctant to become vice president when he was approached because of his commitment to man and God. According to Jonathan, he believes that the only way he can serve God is to remain committed to keeping the peace. Speaking further, he stated that he …

PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to meet with Nigeria’s service chiefs upon his return to Abuja to discuss the escalating violence and killings in Plateau, Benue, and other parts of the country. Newsextra24 reports that this comes after his two-week working visit to Paris and London. The President arrived back in Abuja on …