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The United States has placed Nigeria on a new list of countries facing fresh entry restrictions, following an expanded travel policy announced by President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

The move forms part of a broader Proclamation signed by the US president, which introduces new limits on the entry of foreign nationals from countries classified as high-risk to American security and public safety.

Nigeria is among 15 additional countries now facing partial restrictions under the policy.

According to the Proclamation, the decision is based on what the White House described as “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” by affected countries.

The White House explained that the action is aimed at tightening border controls and strengthening national security. It described the policy as “strengthening national security through common sense restrictions based on data.”

Under the new framework, restrictions vary by country. Some nations face full entry bans, while others, including Nigeria, are subject to partial limitations affecting certain visa categories and immigration pathways.

The Proclamation maintains full restrictions on nationals from 12 countries previously listed under Proclamation 10949. These include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.

Five additional countries — Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria — have now been placed under full restrictions. Individuals holding Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents are also affected. Laos and Sierra Leone, which were earlier under partial restrictions, have now been moved to the full restriction category.

Nigeria joins several other countries newly placed under partial restrictions. Others on the list include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Burundi, Cuba, Togo, and Venezuela remain under partial limitations from earlier proclamations.

The White House noted that the policy includes exemptions. These cover lawful permanent residents of the United States, existing visa holders, diplomats, athletes, and certain other visa categories. It also allows for case-by-case waivers where entry is deemed to serve US national interests.

However, the administration disclosed that some family-based immigrant visa categories have been tightened due to what it described as “demonstrated fraud risks.”

Explaining the rationale behind the decision, the White House said the restrictions are designed “to prevent the entry of foreign nationals about whom the United States lacks sufficient information to assess the risks they pose.”

It added that the policy is also intended to encourage cooperation from foreign governments, improve information-sharing, and support broader national security and counterterrorism objectives.

President Trump was quoted in the fact sheet as saying, “It is the President’s duty to take action to ensure that those seeking to enter our country will not harm the American people.”

The document further stated that, following consultations with cabinet officials and security agencies, “President Trump has determined that the entry of nationals from additional countries must be restricted or limited to protect U.S. national security and public safety interests.”

The restrictions are said to be country-specific, reflecting what the administration called unique challenges in each location. These include issues such as corruption, unreliable civil and criminal records, weak birth registration systems, and limited access to law-enforcement data.

The White House also cited high visa overstay rates, refusal by some governments to accept deported nationals, and concerns linked to criminal and extremist activities.

As part of the same review process, the Proclamation announced that restrictions on Turkmenistan had been partially lifted. Nonimmigrant visa bans were removed after the country showed improved cooperation, although immigrant entry restrictions remain in place.

In a related development, Politics Nigeria earlier reported that President Trump had declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern,” a designation linked to allegations of widespread religious violence and the killing of Christians.

That earlier decision had already strained diplomatic conversations between Abuja and Washington, setting the stage for heightened scrutiny of Nigeria under the new travel policy.

The latest move is expected to raise concerns among Nigerians planning travel, study, or family reunification in the United States, while also adding another layer to the ongoing debate over immigration, security, and US-Africa relations.



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Police van, not Aiyedatiwa’s convoy killed teenager in Ondo community – Gov’s Aide

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The Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Communications and Strategy, Allen Sowore, has dismissed claims that the convoy of Governor Aiyedatiwa knocked down a young man at Oka-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government Area, during his thank-you tour.

Sowore, who described the position of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as false, confirmed, however, that the deceased, Good Emiju, was hit on the same day the governor was in Oka.

The PDP had accused Aiyedatiwa and the state government of remaining silent over the incident, which reportedly created tension in the community.

According to the governor’s aide, a police van attached to the Officer-in-Charge (O.C.) Scorpion was responsible for the death of the deceased.

Sowore maintained that the police van was not part of the governor’s convoy but was on a separate assignment at the time of the incident. He commiserated with the family of the deceased.

He said, “The police officers involved promptly conveyed the victim to the hospital, and officials of the Nigeria Police Force are currently engaging with the family following the victim’s demise.

“Once again, the Ondo State PDP is strongly advised to verify its facts before issuing incorrect, mischievous, and sensational press statements capable of causing unnecessary tension and apprehension in the state.”



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‘The Toughest Decision I Took As Minister’ – Lai Mohammed Opens Up

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Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described the moment he almost resigned from the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari as the toughest decision.

Naija News reports that Mohammed disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of his book: “Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration”.

He explained that the book offered an insider account of how narratives of the Buhari administration were shaped, defended and communicated, often amid crises, misinformation and intense public scrutiny.

He said, “The toughest decision I took as minister was at a moment when I almost resigned,” stressing that his prolonged access to government decision-making placed a responsibility on him to preserve an accurate historical record and correct long-standing misconceptions.

According to Lia Mohammed, the decision to document his experience was driven by his belief that Africans must tell their own stories or risk having their histories distorted.

He noted that the publication was written to provide context, correct misconceptions, and offer firsthand insights from his years in office.

He stressed, “For almost eight years, I was at the centre of government communication, crisis management, national orientation, culture and tourism. I saw how decisions were made and how misinformation often overshadowed facts.”

Reviewing the book, former presidential spokesman Segun Adeniyi noted that some controversial issues, such as the Twitter suspension and the #EndSARS protests, were treated more like legal briefs than balanced historical narratives.

Also speaking, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, commended Lai Mohammed’s contributions, describing him as one of the most-criticised ministers under the Buhari administration for his role in defending government policies.

In addition, the daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Halima, said her father was fully aware of the criticisms of his administration while he was in power.

Halima, who represented the former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, said, “He heard both the disappointment of critics and the appreciation of supporters.”



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Sokoto PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate, Bafarawa, Defects To APC

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 elections in Sokoto State, Sagir Bafarawa, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his supporters under the platform of the Bafarawa Akida Movement.

Bafarawa, who was the running mate to Sa’idu Ubandoman on the PDP ticket during the 2023 governorship election, announced his defection with a declaration of support for the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu.

Speaking on behalf of the movement, its Chairman, Prof. Muhammad Hamza Maishanu Yabo, said the decision followed wide consultations among stakeholders and loyalists of former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa.

According to him, the group resolved to align with the APC-led government in the state in recognition of Governor Aliyu’s leadership style and respect for their political mentor.

However, former Governor Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa dismissed reports suggesting that he had also joined the APC, clarifying that he had retired from active politics and now operates strictly as an elder statesman.

He stated that while he supports the decision of his followers to defect to the APC, he would personally remain non-partisan.

Bafarawa expressed his willingness to support Governor Aliyu’s administration, describing the governor as loyal, respectful, and committed to the development of Sokoto State.

He also reflected on his political journey, noting his role in mentoring several prominent politicians in the state, and reiterated his commitment to the unity and progress of Nigeria.

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ONSA admits arming hunters, vigilantes to tackle insecurity in Northern Nigeria

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The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has acknowledged that it provides arms to trained vigilantes and other auxiliary forces as part of Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy. The acknowledgement was made following public controversy over security operations in Kwara State.

The clarification came amid recent reports and viral videos alleging that government authorities illegally equipped armed groups operating in Kwara, claims that have been denied by the Kwara State Government and security agencies.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Head of Strategic Communications at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), an arm of ONSA, Abu Michael, said the support to vigilantes was lawful and aimed at assisting security forces to counter terrorism, banditry and related crimes, especially in difficult terrains.

Mr Michael said the NCTC, acting under the ONSA, was empowered by the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022, to coordinate and support counter-terrorism efforts nationwide. He explained that the statement was in response to media reports concerning the recovery of a rifle in Kwara State allegedly linked to ONSA.

“In line with the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST), Nigeria’s kinetic approach includes the deployment of hybrid forces,” he said. “This involves the coordinated use of regular security forces and trained irregular auxiliaries, such as hunters and vigilante elements, to operate in difficult terrains, including forest areas.”

Mr Michael said the approach was not new, noting that a similar model was adopted in the North-east, where the Civilian Joint Task Force worked alongside the military during operations against Boko Haram insurgents.

“The same strategy currently informs hybrid deployments in parts of the North West and North Central. These operations are aimed at degrading the capabilities of bandit, criminal, and terrorist groups, and this approach has yielded several successful outcomes,” he added.

Addressing the situation in Kwara, the NCTC spokesperson said media reports on the issue were inaccurate and misleading, stressing that limited public information was due to the sensitive nature of ongoing operations.

“The situation in Kwara State is not different. However, media reports on the matter are inaccurate,” he said.

He also rejected claims that ONSA supplied arms to socio-cultural groups, saying, “For the avoidance of doubt, the Federal Government and its agencies are not conducting kinetic operations with any socio-cultural groups. Claims that the Office of the National Security Adviser has provided arms to any socio-cultural organisation are false and should be disregarded.”

According to him, all hybrid personnel involved in such operations are recruited directly by authorised security and intelligence agencies after due diligence, and operations are conducted “in accordance with the law and established standard operating procedures.”

Mr Michael urged the public and the media to disregard unverified reports and to avoid publishing information that could compromise security operations.

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“The media is also urged to exercise responsibility, protect sensitive security information, and seek clarification through designated official spokespersons,” he said.

The statement comes against the backdrop of heightened security concerns in Kwara State, including recent kidnappings and disputed claims about the arrest of armed suspects allegedly operating with government-issued weapons. The Kwara State Government had earlier dismissed some of those reports as misinformation capable of causing public panic.

ONSA said the NCTC remained committed to transparency and an open-door policy to deepen public understanding of Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, while balancing the need to protect operational details and the safety of personnel involved.



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Umahi slams Abarebi’s comments on Tinubu

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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has countered the comments of senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Tinubu victory in 2023, and the 2027 election.

Umahi said the president so far surpassed the previous administrations in terms of infrastructure provision especially building of roads across the country.

Abarebi who represents Abia South senatorial District, had during an interview on channels Television, recently alleged that Tinubu didn’t secure a genuine victory in the 2023 polls.

He also expressed confidence that the president would be defeated in the 2027 general election, insisting that he is not fair to the South East people.

Briefing journalists on his achievements in ,2025, on Wednesday, the minister of Works, David Umahi described the claims as attack on his person, saying the Lagos calabar coastal roads follow all statutory requirements, including the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), were met.

“There are three categories of procurement recognised by the Procurement Act. I want Senator Abaribe to go and study it and come back to tell Nigerians whether there was any infringement in the Lagos–Calabar coastal highway,” he said.

According to the minister, the project was openly advertised, subjected to stakeholder engagement, and certified after an internationally recognised ESIA process.

He added that international financiers later adjudged the project “properly packaged, of very high quality, and even undervalued.

“The project was so credible that when it was presented to foreign financial institutions, it was oversubscribed by over 100 million dollars,” Umahi said.

On project delivery, the minister disclosed that section one of the Lagos coastal road has reached about 85 per cent completion and would soon be opened to traffic.

He said the second section was also progressing steadily, while procurement processes were ongoing for other segments.

Umahi used the occasion to highlight what he described as renewed federal presence in the South-east under President Bola Tinubu, citing major road, bridge, power, and security projects across the zone.

“There was a time the South-east was totally excluded. That has changed. Today, the president has included us, and that inclusion is real and visible,” he said.

He listed projects such as the Enugu–Onitsha expressway, Enugu–Port Harcourt road, Second Niger Bridge bypass, Abakaliki–Enugu road, and several flyovers and bridges, saying many had either been completed or were at advanced stages.

Umahi also argued that increased federal support to states had boosted performance at the sub-national level, pointing to Abia State as an example.

“The performance you see at the state level is possible because the federal government released more funds to governors,” he said.

On security, the minister disclosed that the president recently approved the establishment of an army training depot in Ebonyi State to help address insecurity in the region.

He further declared that ongoing inclusion and infrastructure development had removed the justification for separatist agitation.

“With this level of inclusion, there is no need for Biafra agitation. We are better together in Nigeria,” Umahi said, calling on South-east leaders to speak out against separatist narratives.

While acknowledging that challenges remain across all regions, the minister urged constructive criticism, insisting that the current administration was committed to transparency, national unity, and balanced development.

Also speaking, the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, said President Tinubu has demonstrated “uncommon love” for national development through massive investment in infrastructure across all regions.

“There is nowhere in this country where projects are not springing up. Nigerians should ask themselves where the president is getting the resources to do all these projects. It is because he wants to develop this country,” Goronyo said.

He stressed that infrastructure remains the backbone of national prosperity, adding, “There is a Chinese proverb that says infrastructure leads to prosperity. No nation can develop without infrastructure.”

Goronyo cited major road projects across the North-west, including Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and Kebbi corridors, noting that some sections have reached about 40 per cent completion with concrete pavements designed to last between 50 and 100 years.

He also commended the president for reviving long-abandoned projects, including the Sokoto–Badagry road corridor, describing it as a dream that lingered for over four decades before the current administration.

The minister further praised security agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigeria Police Force and the armed forces, for supporting road inspections and safeguarding construction sites.

However, Goronyo expressed concern over damage to road infrastructure caused by illegal trading, indiscriminate parking of heavy trucks on bridges and vandalism, calling on Nigerians to take collective responsibility for protecting public assets.

“The president can do all these things, but citizens also have a duty to maintain these roads. Our bridges are not designed for static truck parking,” he said.

He appealed to the Inspector-General of Police to reactivate the Safer Highway Patrol to help protect federal roads nationwide.

Goronyo concluded by urging Nigerians to appreciate what he described as unprecedented infrastructure delivery under Tinubu, noting that over 1,600 projects are currently ongoing across the country.

“This is a president with a big heart to unite this country. What we are showing Nigerians is a true reflection of what is on ground,” he said.



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Nigerian Man Visits Popular Filling Station, Confirms Dangote’s New N739 Fuel Price

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Nigerian Man Visits Popular Filling Station, Confirms Dangote’s New N739 Fuel Price


  • A young man has shared his experience at a popular filling station when he went to buy fuel after Dangote made changes to the price of fuel
  • He made the statement following the announcement by the president of Dangote Group on the fuel price reduction, which is set to start from Lagos
  • The young man took to social media to explain everything he went through and also shared the amount he paid for fuel at the filling station he visited

A Nigerian man has shared his experience after visiting a filling station following the announcement by the president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, about a reduction in fuel price.

In a recent report, Legit.ng confirmed the statement by the African business mogul as he pegged the new petrol price at ₦739 per litre.

Nigerian man queues 30 minutes to buy fuel at ₦739Man shares reaction after fuel price reduction in Lagos. Photo Credit: Twitter/ogannah/damola_ade77
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Man confirms new Dangote fuel price

While many individuals who visited filling stations could not immediately confirm the price, the statement by the Dangote Group president mentioned that the new price would take effect from Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

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A day after his statement, many individuals confirmed buying fuel at the new rate, including an individual who visited a filling station in Lagos to purchase fuel.

Hours after, a young man also confirmed the price as he mentioned visiting a filling station and shared his experience online.

@damola_ade77, in a statement on his page, confirmed the new fuel price by Dangote while also adding that he had to wait on a queue for 30 minutes.

Just like several individuals mentioned in their posts, he stated that he bought the fuel at the rate at a specific station known as MRS.

Nigerian man shares filling station experience

His statement read:

“I also just bought at the Palmgrove MRS. I had to queue for about 30 mins. ₦739/litre.”Nigerian man buys petrol at Dangote’s new ₦739 rateMan reports fuel price drop at MRS station in Lagos. Photo Credit: Twitter/ogannah/damola_ade77
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Also, a report from Channels TV mentioned that the fuel price, which is currently ₦739, would further reduce in the coming days according to Dangote’s statement.

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He mentioned that the fuel would be available at all MRS filling stations in Lagos, while other filling stations would follow the new price in the coming days.

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In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady informed social media users that petrol is now being sold at ₦739 per litre at a filling station in Lagos. The young lady, identified as Uloma Opurum, shared the update on Facebook and thanked God for the reduced fuel price.

Nigerian man confirms Dangote’s new fuel price

Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian man shared his experience after visiting a filling station following the announcement of a new fuel price by African businessman and Dangote Group president, Aliko Dangote.

The man revealed how much he paid to fill his car’s fuel tank and shared evidence, including a receipt and a video, to support his claim. He explained that he visited the filling station to confirm if the new price announced by Dangote was being implemented.

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Lady who initiated divorce demands to spend Christmas with her husband

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Lady who initiated divorce demands to spend Christmas with her husband

A lawyer has sparked reactions on social media after he revealed how a lady who had already initiated a divorce demanded to spend Christmas with her husband.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the lawyer made a shocking disclosure, revealing that a woman who had already paid for consultation to initiate divorce proceedings is now asking if she could spend Christmas with the husband she is about to divorce.

The post read: “After paying consultation fee to initiate divorce proceedings, you’re asking me whether it’s okay to spend this Christmas holidays with your husband. Should I tie your legs???”

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The post has generated a lot of reactions as netizens shared different views.

Oworae wrote: “This is just like the couple that filed for divorce and showed up in court wearing matching outfits, same fabric, same style, perfectly coordinated.”

Trailblazer wrote: “Marital issues erh. You play small, you go be third person. This one, after they spend Christmas together, dem go discuss you 😂😂. Abeg make she go then come pay another consultation fee next year.”

Kayin wrote: “I once came across a thread of divorce lawyers and their experiences with couples and, from what I gathered, most of them are not even ready to go through with it deep down.”

Jane said: “I’ve always maintained that some people are not ready to divorce; they just need to have honest and deep conversations with themselves.

“If I was a divorce lawyer, I’ll have a no-refund policy and charge an outrageous amount for consultation.”



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PDP carpets Aiyedatiwa over alleged convoy killing of teenager

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has criticized Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the death of a young man allegedly run over by the governor’s convoy.

According to the PDP, the deceased, Good Emiju, was knocked down by the governor’s convoy at Oka-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government, during Aiyedatiwa’s thank-you tour of communities in the council.

While criticizing the governor for his silence on the incident, the opposition party, in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Public Communications, Wande Ajayi, expressed concern over the hurried burial of the deceased.

The PDP is demanding a transparent explanation from the state government, with Wande Ajayi stating that the continued silence is unacceptable, insensitive, and disrespectful to the memory of the deceased and his family.

“According to credible accounts, the victim was first rushed to the General Hospital in Oka-Akoko, where medical personnel were allegedly unable to adequately manage the situation due to the deplorable state of the facility. He was thereafter transferred to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, where he was pronounced dead. Shockingly, the young man has since been buried.

“To date, no official statement has been issued to inform the general public, clarify the facts surrounding the incident, or explain the circumstances under which a citizen lost his life in connection with a government convoy.”

However, Governor Aiyedatiwa has distanced himself from the incident, stressing that his convoy was not involved in the death.

In a statement through his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Allen Sowore, the governor said: “It is pertinent and necessary to categorically clarify that the Governor’s convoy was neither responsible for nor involved in any accident on that day, or on any day since the commencement of the Thank-You Tour across the 18 LGAs of the State.”



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Nigeria’s Multi-party Democracy Cannot Be Broken — Hashim Declares

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Former presidential candidate Dr. Gbenga Hashim has declared that he remains undaunted by legal or political manoeuvres aimed at weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that Nigeria’s multiparty democracy is too deeply rooted to be undermined.

In a strongly worded statement, Hashim said he was unfazed by what he described as legal and political subterfuges allegedly sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that no individual or party can monopolise power in Nigeria.

“Nigeria has always been committed to multiparty democracy,” Hashim said. “Even in the First Republic, political power was never concentrated in the hands of one man or one party.”

He recalled that despite the towering influence of Sir Ahmadu Bello, leader of the Northern People’s Congress, other political forces such as Aminu Kano’s NEPU, J.S. Tarka’s Middle Belt Congress, and Sir Kashim Ibrahim’s Borno People’s Union coexisted with significant influence and representation.

Hashim also highlighted the political diversity in the South West, where the Action Group competed with the NCNC alongside regional parties like the Ibadan People’s Party.

“Our democracy has never been a system with a single star shining in its firmament,” he said. “In our sky, there are thousands of stars.”

Drawing lessons from history, Hashim compared the current political climate to the failed self-succession agenda of late military ruler General Sani Abacha, who attempted to impose himself as the sole presidential candidate across all five registered parties at the time.

“We are living witnesses to the failure of that plot,” he said, warning that although today’s situation carries “a more sinister twist,” the outcome would be no different.

Expressing confidence that such efforts would collapse, he added: “Just as the Abacha plot ended unrealised, this infantile machination will end in disaster for its authors, by the grace of God.”

Hashim also recalled his personal role in the struggle against military rule, emphasising that the resistance was led from within Nigeria, not from exile.

“We fought the self-succession plot here at home, not as self-styled exiled democrats sipping expensive drinks in foreign embassies,” he said.

He revealed that he was part of the internal resistance delegation present at Fort IBB on 8 June 1998, during a critical moment in Nigeria’s history, even as heavy military movements threatened the nation’s future.

Concluding, Hashim expressed firm belief that history would repeat itself.

“The same God who granted us the grace to witness the collapse of the Abacha plot will also help us see the end of the APC-or-no-other-party agenda,” he said.



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Upwork earnings in under one hour: Raenest introduces FastTrack to cut Upwork Payment wait times  

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  • Raenesthas launched FastTrack, a payment feature that enables freelancers to access Upwork earnings in under one hour compared to the traditional 48 to 72-hour payout period
  •  The service operates seven days a week with predefined daily limits of $1,500 on weekdays and $500 on weekends offering faster access to funds at no extra cost
  • Users can activate FastTrack by linking their Upwork account to Raenest and withdrawing earnings to their Raenest bank account supporting Africa’s growing demand for reliable cross-border financial tools

African fintech company Raenest has unveiled FastTrack, a new payment feature designed to help freelancers access earnings from Upwork in under one hour.

The feature shortens the traditional 48-72 hour payout period, offering faster access to funds for freelancers who rely on timely payments to manage expenses, reinvest in their work, and stabilise cash flow.

FastTrack operates seven days a week and allows eligible users to receive expedited payments within predefined daily limits at no extra cost.

“We’re proud to be the first fintech company to offer this level of speed and reliability to the freelance community,” said Victor Alade, CEO and co-founder of Raenest, during the announcement at Raenest Exchange, the company’s first tech, money, and business conference. “Raenest FastTrack reflects our vision of breaking down barriers to getting paid, managing money, and building wealth, giving people the freedom to work and earn globally.” 

Key Details of Raenest FastTrack 

  • Payments are processed in under one hour once withdrawals are initiated from Upwork to their Raenest bank account
  • Available on weekends
  • $1,500 weekday limit and $500 weekend limit
  • Higher amounts are processed within Raenest’s standard timelines, typically 24 hours

To use FastTrack, users must connect their Upwork account to Raenest and withdraw earnings to their Raenest bank account. New users can sign up, create global accounts in USD, GBP, or EUR, and begin using the feature immediately after integration.

With more professionals across Africa earning through global platforms, Raenest says FastTrack supports the growing demand for faster, more reliable cross-border financial tools.

About Raenest

Raenest is a global financial platform built for individuals and businesses to manage money without borders. With Raenest, you can open multi-currency accounts (USD, GBP, EUR, USDC and USDT), send and receive international payments, grow your wealth, access virtual and physical dollar cards, and pay for services worldwide with ease. Our mission is to put you in control of your finances wherever life takes you, enabling you to manage money across borders securely, affordably, and faster.

For more information, visit www.raenest.com. Raenest is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

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