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 PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AMBASSADOR ENIKANOLAIYE ON HIS BIRTHDAY   President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, on his birthday.    A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, indicates that the President describes Ambassador Enikanolaiye as a distinguished diplomat, accomplished administrator and dedicated public servant whose career reflects professionalism, patriotism and a deep commitment to Nigeria.   Ambassador Enikanolaiye served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from August 1982 to August 2017, rising through the ranks to become Permanent Secretary. He later served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations before he was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.   President Tinubu commends the celebrant’s significant contributions to Nige...

 Pierce Brosnan and wife Keely Shaye Brosnan want to sell their oceanfront Malibu home after 26 years: Here’s why Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Brosnan are weighing the decision to part with their longtime Malibu estate, a home they’ve cherished for over two decades. The couple, who raised their sons Paris and Dylan there, first listed the property for $100 million in 2020.  Now, with frequent wildfires and natural disasters heightening their concerns, Brosnan says it may be time to move on. “We’ve been spared by the fires a few times now. But I think it’s time to move,” he told The Times, reflecting on the risks of living by the ocean on earthquake faults. The sprawling five‑bedroom, 14‑bathroom mansion, nicknamed “Orchid House,” was custom built after the couple purchased two plots in 2000. Inspired by Brosnan’s time filming Tomorrow Never Dies in Thailand, the home features a spa, cinema, and sweeping ocean views.  While Malibu has been their base, the Brosna...

 MS Now Host Says Trump Believes 'Voters Are Stupid,' 'You're Stupid,' 'We're All Stupid' Chris Hayes of MSNBC’s All In sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s midterm campaign promise to send every American adult $5,000, arguing that the pledge reflects Trump’s belief that voters are “stupid.”  Hayes said Thursday that Trump routinely makes such promises without follow‑through, noting that Republicans already control Congress and the White House, meaning they could issue checks now if they truly wanted to.  Instead, Hayes contended, the proposal is being used as political leverage rather than a serious policy plan. Hayes emphasized that there is “0% chance of this happening,” even if Republicans retain control of Congress, because rank‑and‑file lawmakers oppose the idea. Some GOP members expressed surprise at Trump’s announcement, with one Senate aide telling The Washington Sun that “it’s not going to happen.”  Hayes reminded viewers that Trump has ...

 Late Herbert Wigwe’s Billionaire Daughter Tochi Allegedly Set to Wed Investment Executive Wilson Aikhomu **************** Otutochi “Tochi” Wigwe, eldest surviving daughter of the late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe, is allegedly set to wed Nigerian investment executive Wilson Omogbale Aikhomu. Sources quoted by THEWILL say the two have been quietly nurturing their relationship and are considering a private, understated ceremony far from public attention. Insiders claim the couple prefers to keep every detail away from the spotlight. Wilson comes from a prominent lineage. He is the son of late Rear Admiral Joseph “Joe” Omozuwa Aikhomu and nephew of former Chief of General Staff Admiral Augustus Aikhomu. He currently serves as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Zoya Admiralty in Lagos. Reports also note that Wilson was close to Tochi’s late brother Chizi Wigwe, who tragically died alongside their parents in a helicopter crash in California in February 2024. Tochi, 28, n...

  An elderly man identified as Ordue Ikye, reportedly above 80 years old, has allegedly been beaten to death in Gwer Local Government Area of Benue State after being accused of causing the death of a younger relative through witchcraft. The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has petitioned the Benue State Police Command, calling for an investigation and prosecution of anyone found responsible. According to AfAW, the accusation followed the illness and subsequent death of Aker Aleva, who reportedly died in hospital. Ikye allegedly denied the accusation before he was attacked. AfAW also raised concerns over an alleged attempt to destroy evidence, including a claim that a witness's phone was seized and recordings deleted. Important: The allegations have not been independently established by Benue Info-pedia. An unexplained death cannot be used as proof that another person caused it through witchcraft. The circumstances surrounding Ikye's reported death require proper investigatio...

 No One Can Exclude Me From the 2027 Presidential Race— Gbenga Hashim •Says INEC has no power of finality over the party’s candidate... Courts’ll do justice’ Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that no administrative action by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can extinguish his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Hashim was reacting to his exclusion from the final list of presidential candidates published by INEC, over the weekend. In a statement issued in Abuja, yesterday, Hashim described the development as a matter that remains subject to judicial determination, insisting that he remains the duly nominated presidential candidate of the Accord Party. “I am the candidate of the Accord Party. No one can exclude me from the 2027 presidential election. The court will do justice, he said.  Hashim said Nigeria’s constitutional democracy does not confer on INEC an overriding power of “finality” over dispu...

 GOVERNOR ADELEKE BANS NURTW IN OSUN STATE Governor Ademola Adeleke has proscribed the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in Osun State following the killing of Mr Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Ajagungbade Emir. Ajagungbade Emir was shot dead on Sunday in Ile-Ife by suspected hoodlums during a clash over the control of a garage in the ancient city. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor directed the Commissioner of Police to immediately arrest all those involved in the killing and bring them to book. The governor also ordered the immediate vacation of all motor parks by warring factions and directed security agencies to restore normalcy and ensure law and order across parks in the state. As part of measures to prevent further violence, Adeleke announced the reintroduction of a Park Management System across the state.  The Governor is to issue an Executive Order to give legal backing to the new system.

 NIGERIA, INDIA COMMIT TO STRENGTHENING TRADE AND ECONOMIC TIES Vice President Kashim Shettima has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, with both countries pledging to deepen trade and investment across key economic sectors. The areas of cooperation include oil and gas, renewable and clean energy, defence, power, technology, healthcare and capacity building. Prime Minister Modi thanked Nigeria for peacefully hosting and protecting about 80,000 Indians living in the country, while urging the resumption of crude oil purchases from Nigeria to boost bilateral trade. He noted that trade between the two countries had declined from about 14 billion dollars annually to approximately 9 billion dollars in recent years. In response, Vice President Shettima promised to look into the request, while highlighting areas of strategic importance to Nigeria, including pharmaceuticals, defence, the creative industry and digital technolo...

 NDLEA intercepts colos shipments from UK, uncovers opioids in loaves of bread, speakers *- Arrests real estate agent, grandma, others; recovers over 2.3tons of assorted illicit drugs in raids across Lagos, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Kaduna, Plateau, Bayelsa, and Kano*  Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted two shipments of synthetic cannabis, popularly called Colorado or Colos in street terms concealed in consolidated cargoes coming from the United Kingdom, while two other consignments of the dangerous substance hidden in music speakers were recovered from two motor parks in Lagos, where at least seven suspects connected to the seized cargoes have been arrested. At the import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), lkeja Lagos, NDLEA operatives intercepted a UK-inbound consignment concealing 27 parcels of colos weighing 32.20kg, while a real estate agent Abideen Jide Salami, who showed up with a secret collection code relaye...

 KSC Dedicates 136-Room Hostel at University on the Niger By Ogochukwu Mokwugwo  The Knights of St. Christopher (KSC), Diocese on the Niger, have strengthened student accommodation at the University on the Niger (UniNiger), Umunya, Anambra State, with the construction of a 136-room hostel. The facility, named St. Christopher Hostel, was dedicated on Sept. 11  by the Chancellor of the University and Bishop on the Niger, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chiedozie Nwokolo, during a pastoral visit to the institution. In his homily, Bishop Nwokolo thanked God for the growth and development of the university since its establishment, describing the new facility as a significant contribution to the institution’s expanding infrastructure. He commended the KSC, Diocese on the Niger, for its commitment and sacrifice towards the project and prayed for God’s blessings upon the organisation and all those who contributed to its completion. As part of the ceremony, the bishop formally named the fac...

 Association Of Non Indigenes In Anambra Appreciates Tinubu's Empowerment Initiative, Lauds Soludo's Progressive Administration  By Michael Ezenwata  The Association of non indigenes in Anambra State led by its President General Chief Great Ugwuoke, came in their large number at the Dr.Alex Ekwueme Square Awka to receive the wife of the president Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was on a national assignment to the state to commission the ICT Experience centre at the Federal Polytechnic Oko, unveil the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South east at the old governor's lodge Amawbia, and to launch a state empowerment project to support 5,000 beneficiaries from all the 21 LGAs of the state who were eventually supported by the president's wife with one hundred thousand naira each.  Chief Ugwuoke granted a press interview to express his appreciation to the first lady of Nigeria for showing concern for the widows, vulnerable people and the less privileged in the st...

 ASHIA Inspects Accredited Hospitals in Idemili North, Assures Enrollees of Quality Care ‎ ‎By Chisom Okafor ‎ ‎The Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), Dr. Augustine Ezeka, has visited selected ASHIA-accredited healthcare facilities in Idemili North Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. ‎ ‎Dr. Ezeka undertook the visit on Sept. 11 to Iyi-enu Mission Hospital, Ogidi, and Immaculate Heart Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, where he engaged with hospital management and healthcare providers. ‎The visit formed part of the Agency’s ongoing engagement with accredited healthcare facilities to assess service delivery, identify challenges and strengthen collaboration with providers. ‎ ‎The ASHIA executive secretary also used the opportunity to assess the level of care available to enrollees and ensure that beneficiaries continue to receive accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services. ‎ ‎At Iyi-en...

 World First Aid Day: Experts Urge Nigerians to Learn Life-Saving Emergency Skills ‎ ‎By Florence Okpeti ‎ ‎As the world commemorates World First Aid Day, health experts, humanitarian organisations and advocates have called for increased public awareness and wider access to first aid training, stressing that basic life-saving skills can make a significant difference during emergencies. ‎ ‎World First Aid Day, observed annually on Sept. 12, draws attention to the importance of first aid in preventing injuries and medical emergencies from worsening while providing immediate assistance before professional medical help arrives. ‎ ‎First aid involves the immediate care provided to a person who has sustained an injury or experienced a sudden illness. Such interventions may include controlling bleeding, treating minor burns, assisting a choking person, placing an unconscious individual in a safe position and promptly seeking professional medical assistance. ‎ ‎Experts noted that emergenci...

 Art Garfunkel joins growing list of celebrities considering a move abroad over Trump presidency Art Garfunkel, the 84‑year‑old musician best known as half of Simon & Garfunkel, has voiced deep unease with America’s current political climate under President Donald Trump.  In an interview with The Guardian, he said he is “thinking of leaving the country” due to concerns over climate change, international affairs, and what he sees as troubling shifts in U.S. foreign policy.  Garfunkel specifically criticized Trump’s military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, questioning whether such actions represent a dangerous rewriting of global norms. He joins a growing list of celebrities who have either relocated or threatened to leave the U.S. in protest of Trump’s presidency. Rosie O’Donnell moved to Ireland after the 2024 election, James Cameron has pursued citizenship in New Zealand, and Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi made their stay in the...

 General Hospital's Steve Burton claims ex trashed new wife to their daughter Steve Burton is locked in a tense custody battle with his ex‑wife, Sheree Gustin, over their daughter Brooklyn. According to court documents, Burton claims Sheree has tried to undermine his new marriage by telling Brooklyn that his wife and stepdaughters are “not family.”  He also alleges she deleted messages from the stepsisters and accused him and his wife of “brainwashing” their daughter, leaving Brooklyn fearful enough to whisper during calls and erase her own texts.  Burton says Sheree’s affair and pregnancy outside their marriage led to their divorce, but insists her anger toward his new wife continues to spill over into their co‑parenting. The dispute has escalated into what Burton describes as an “endless legal war.” He says Sheree announced plans to move to Tennessee shortly after he relocated back to California, where he signed a three‑year contract with General Hospital in June 2026....

 Woman planned for son to walk her down the aisle but he never made it Jasmine Fuller’s wedding day carried a weight far beyond the usual emotions of such a milestone. Nearly a year earlier, her only child, Gianni Anthony Perfetto, died by suicide at 24, leaving her to walk down the aisle alone.  Fuller described the moment as both heartbreaking and intentional, symbolizing the reality of moving forward without her son physically present while carrying him in spirit.  She honored Gianni throughout the ceremony with personal touches a charm bearing his portrait in her bouquet, his birthstone in her wedding band, and a memorial chair adorned with roses. Even the music was chosen from his favorite songs, ensuring he remained part of the day. Fuller admitted that deciding to go through with the wedding was agonizing, questioning how she could celebrate without Gianni there. Yet she reframed the choice as a way of carrying him into her future rather than leaving him behind....

Bandits reportedly abduct Islamic clerics after prayer session at Senator Yari’s residence Suspected bandits have reportedly abducted several Islamic clerics who attended a prayer gathering at the residence of Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was disclosed in a post on Saturday evening by crisis reporter in the Northwest region, Bakatsine, via his X handle.  According to Bakatsine, the clerics were abducted after attending the gathering at Yari’s residence, where over 2,000 Islamic scholars and imams had earlier assembled for special prayers ahead of the 2027 elections. He identified some of those reportedly abducted as Imam Yahuza, the First Jumma’at Imam in Dogon Madacci; Magawata Abdullahi, the Second Jumma’at Imam in Dogon Madacci; Malam Shehu Dakko; Imam Bala Fagon; and Na’ibi Tasi’u of Tungar Nagudai. Bakatsine said the clerics had travelled from communities in Bakura and Talata Mafara Local Government Area...

 A chieftain of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has dragged the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to court over its alleged refusal to release details of the academic records of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). In a suit filed on September 9 at the Federal High Court in Abuja by his lawyer, Anderson Asemota, Arabambi stated that he had requested a certified true copy of Obi’s certificate number D000198 in respect of a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy issued in 1984. The request was made in line with the Freedom of Information Act, but the institution turned it down. Court documents made available on Saturday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), show that the applicant, a former factional spokesperson for the Labour Party, named the Vice-Chancellor of UNN and the university itself as the first and second respondents. Arabambi is seeking an order of mandamus compelling the respondents to perform their statutory duty unde...

JAMB will now handle all HND admissions in polytechnics — NBTE The National Board for Technical Education has announced that all Higher National Diploma admissions in polytechnics, allied institutions and colleges of nursing sciences and health technology will now be handled by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. The decision was contained in a circular dated September 9, 2026, which was sighted by newsmen on Saturday. The circular was signed by the NBTE Executive Secretary, Prof Idris Bugaje, and addressed to all rectors and provosts of the affected institutions. According to the circular, the decision followed a meeting between the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, with key stakeholders including JAMB, the National Youth Service Corps, NBTE and the Federal Ministry of Education. Bugaje said the move was aimed at ensuring a centralised admission process and curbing “illegal and compromised admissions”. It read, “All HND admissions in all institutions shall, from this s...

Igbo Group in Northern States Endorses Tinubu for 2027, Pledges Two Million Votes The Political Movement of Igbo Delegates Assembly in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election and pledged to mobilise two million votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group also declared support for APC candidates contesting governorship and legislative positions across the Northern states and the FCT. Director-General of the Igbo Political Movement under the Igbo Delegates Assembly, Chief John Amaechi Onwe, made the disclosure on Saturday at a press conference in Kaduna. The endorsement comes despite the candidacy of former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, who is of Igbo extraction. Responding to questions on the group’s position on Obi, Onwe said the movement had chosen to support Tinubu and stressed that the decision wa...

Obi still my boss; I could have helped him out in Benue — Baba-Ahmed Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has described Peter Obi as his “boss”, saying he could have assisted the former Anambra State governor during the recent incident in Benue if he had been contacted. Baba-Ahmed made the clarification while reacting to criticism over his recent statement that none of the presidential candidates seeking to replace President Bola Tinubu in 2027, including Obi, has the capacity to fix Nigeria. Speaking on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, Baba-Ahmed said being in a different political party with Obi had not affected their personal relationship. “In reality, if you check what is between me and Peter Obi, and coming to the clarifications now, let me tell you: first and foremost, Obi is my boss. I still call him my boss,” he said. He said he remained close enough to Obi to contact him directly and receive a response. “If not because I don’t like acting, I could ca...

 Two women rape male driver after kidnapping in South Africa – Police South African police have arrested five suspects, including two women, over the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 25-year-old e-hailing driver in Cape Town. South African Police Service said this in a statement posted on its X handle on Sunday. “Steenberg police rescued a 25-year-old e-hailing driver after he was raped and held at ransom by two female suspects and three males yesterday,” the statement said. Police said the victim’s brother alerted them after the suspects contacted him and demanded R4,000 for his release. “They located the victim through his vehicle tracker and found him at Southampton Road in Heathfield,” the statement added. According to the police, the victim had met one of the female suspects the previous week through his e-hailing business. “They exchanged numbers and communicated throughout the week and eventually made arrangements to meet today. “When he went to meet her, he was kidnapped by...

 A terrified Oklahoma mother locked herself in a Walmart bathroom with her children after a 50-year-old man tried to abduct her baby in an unbelievably bold manner.  The female resident of Tulsa had to make a trip to Walmart on last Tuesday afternoon, September 8th. As she browsed the aisles, picking up a few necessities, 50-year-old Marshall Dixon approached her and began chatting. The pair talked briefly before her two children became the focus of their discussion. While still chatting about the perils of parenthood, Marshall Dixon casually removed the woman's 1-year-old child from her cart.  Still chatting the mother up, Marshall Dixon placed the child in HIS own cart and attempted to stroll away as if his actions were perfectly normal. The mother, who had been completely taken aback by the ordeal, quickly confronted Marshall Dixon and took her baby from his cart. She then fled to the store's restroom facilities, safely locked herself and her children inside, and diale...

 NAF STRENGTHENS JOINT SPECIAL FORCES TRAINING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS INITIATIVE The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, has reinforced its commitment to developing disciplined, resilient and mission-ready Special Forces personnel with a substance abuse awareness lecture for trainees of Special Forces Course 14/2026. Delivered by resource persons from Headquarters 33 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, the lecture formed part of ongoing efforts to equip trainees with the physical, mental and ethical standards required for modern military operations. The sensitisation programme highlighted the dangers of substance abuse and its implications for military professionalism, operational effectiveness and mission success. Trainees were educated on how drug misuse can impair judgement, diminish combat readiness, compromise operational security and weaken unit cohesion, underscoring the importance of discipline and responsible lifestyle ...

 U.S COMMENDS NIGERIA ON REMOVAL OF 12-YEAR CONDITION OF ENTRY  The United States Government has commended Nigeria for its sustained maritime security reforms, which led to the lifting of the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels visiting the United States from Nigeria, saying the development will deliver tangible benefits to shipping operators, reduce shipping costs and strengthen trade between the two countries.  In a letter addressed to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia Jr., congratulates Nigeria on the milestone, describing it as evidence of the country’s “sustained strengthening of port security and anti-terrorism compliance.”   He says The United States values its maritime and economic partnerships with Nigeria and looks forward to continued collaboration in promoting secure, efficient, and mutually beneficial trade between our nations. Speaking on th...

 Petrol price rises in Abuja as Dangote increases gantry rate Petrol prices have risen to about N1,430 per litre in Abuja, causing concern among residents. The latest incease comes after Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased it’s gantry price by N85, from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre, amid a surge in global crude oil prices. Brent crude, the benchmark for Nigeria’s oil, was trading at about 107.92 dollars per barrel, and has now risen to 108.21 dollars per barrel. The increase has intensified pressure on downstream operators and triggered further adjustments in petrol prices across the FCT. Motorists will most likely be faced with higher prices at filling stations in the coming weeks, higher transportation costs and more financial burden on households. As of this morning, some filling stations have adjusted their prices from N1,350 to N1,400 per litre to N1, 430 per litre.

 SITUATION REPORT ON ABDUCTION OF ISLAMIC SCHOLARS IN ZAMFARA STATE The attention of Headquarters 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA ( OPFY) has been drawn to a misleading  report circulating on various  media platforms claiming that a group of  Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of Senator Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. We wish to categorically refute the claim and set the record straight that no Cleric was abducted at Senator Yari’s Residence. The narrative that the abduction took place at the Senator's residence in Talata Mafara is entirely false.  Intelligence reports confirm that some persons were abducted while traveling from Sububu forest axis within Bakura Local Government Area en route to Talata Mafara. However, troops in close synergy with sister security agencies and local intelligence networks have intensified efforts to rescue the kidna...

 POLICE AIR WING OPERATIONS ELIMINATE 9 BANDITS, DESTROY CAMPS, RECOVER ARMS IN NORTH-WEST Sustained aerial operations by the Nigeria Police Air Wing have eliminated seven suspected associates of notorious bandit kingpin, Ado Aleru in one of it's operations. The operations also disrupted bandit networks operating across Katsina and parts of Zamfara State. A statement by the Force says the Air Wing carried out surveillance, reconnaissance, troop insertion, air cover and interdiction missions around Karaduwa, Matazu, Dutsin-Ma, Dan Musa and Yankuzo. It adds, two senior lieutenants linked to another bandit leader, Kachalla Abdullahi Na Sanda were also eliminated around the Jangebe axis of Zamfara State. Recovered and destroyed items include three PKM machine guns, three AK-47 rifles, 20 magazines, ammunition and a rocket launcher with warheads. The coordinated air-ground operations have have disrupted bandit camps, communication and logistics networks, while supporting ground forces a...

 FORMER PDP NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, BAMANGA TUKUR BURIED IN YOLA  The body of former PDP National Chairman and Governor defunct Gongola State Bamanga Tukur has been laid to rest in Yola.  Dignitaries from far and near gathered at the palace of Lamido Fombina Muhammad Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha to observe the funeral prayer of late Bamanga Tukur.  The prayer was led by the chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Mosque Yola, Jadi Umar Bobbi.  Bamanga Tukur who died last Saturday was a business man, politician and public servant who served the country in various capacities.

 Nigeria-India Deepen Ties On Trade, Consular Issues At BRICS Summit Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Trade, consular matters, education and cultural cooperation featured prominently in discussions between the foreign ministers of both countries on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS leaders summit in New Delhi, India.  Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, held talks with her indian counterpart, Dr. Jaishankar. Hosted by India, the summit was tagged with the theme "Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". A statement by the Minister’s Media Aide, Magnus Eze says, the major focus was the welfare of Nigerians residing in India, especially those who have overstayed their visas. Bianca Ojukwu sought a further extension of the existing amnesty arrangement to enable affected Nigerians to return home voluntarily without penalties. The ministers also discussed a possible bilateral m...