₦airaland Forum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEcVAxKiMRc

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has challenged public perceptions that state executives live in comfort, insisting that the office of governor is defined more by hardship than luxury.

The governor made the remarks while speaking on the heavy burden of responsibility involved in managing state affairs amid Nigeria’s current socio-economic challenges.

Governor Radda dismissed the notion that visible privileges of office—such as security convoys and official motorcades—translate into a life of ease, stressing that the reality behind the scenes is one of intense pressure and personal sacrifice.

“They see you moving in convoy with police escorts and start thinking you are enjoying yourself as a governor,” Radda said, addressing what he described as common assumptions held by many Nigerians.

He emphasized that the psychological and physical demands of governance are often overlooked by the public, noting that citizens tend to focus on the ceremonial aspects of leadership while ignoring its grueling nature.

“We are really suffering; there is nothing enjoyable about being a governor,” he added.

The comments have sparked renewed debate on social media, with users divided over the true nature of political leadership in Nigeria. While some sympathized with the administrative and security challenges faced by governors, others pointed to the sharp contrast between the lifestyle of political leaders and the daily struggles of ordinary citizens grappling with inflation and insecurity.

Governor Radda has previously voiced similar frustrations. Shortly after his inauguration last year, he described the governorship as being “caged,” a reference to the loss of personal freedom and constant public scrutiny that come with the office.

https://voicenews.com.ng/nothing-enjoyable-about-being-governor-katsina-gov-radda/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImlPNAzYl2E

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has weighed into the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, insisting that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, remains a dominant force in the state’s politics and cannot be sidelined.

Speaking during a media interaction on Monday, Fayose argued that attempts to politically isolate Wike would be futile, stressing that political influence is built over time through loyalty, relationships, and performance.

“Even God himself hates ingratitude. You can’t sack Wike from Rivers politics, you can’t sack me from Ekiti politics,” Fayose said. “Politics is not played on social media alone. It is about structure, people, and long-standing relationships.”

Fayose also commented on the position of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, noting that the governor’s emergence and political strength were not solely self-made.

“Governor Sim Fubara got his strength from other people,” he said, in an apparent reference to the political machinery and alliances that supported Fubara’s rise to office.

The outspoken former governor warned against underestimating political godfathers, noting that experience and grassroots connections often outweigh momentary popularity or public sentiment.

Fayose’s remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Wike and the Rivers State government, a crisis that has continued to generate debate within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Nigeria’s wider political space.

Observers say Fayose’s intervention underscores deep divisions within the party, while also highlighting the enduring influence of former governors in shaping political outcomes at the state level.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m33lK5yjhhA

Pakute:
https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-arrives-abu-dhabi-for-sustainability-summit/

Why are all major Tinubu supporters promoting Peter Obi their man Friday? From Keyamo to Fayose, etc; they want the coalition to present Obi. Why does it look like they are afraid of a northern candidate, especially the serial contester Atiku? Their fear is too obvious.

Source

Activist lawyer and public commentator, Deji Adeyanju, has claimed that key supporters of President Bola Tinubu are quietly backing former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to emerge as the presidential flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Adeyanju alleged that prominent Tinubu allies, including the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, are subtly promoting Obi’s candidacy within the ADC.

He made the assertion while reacting to Fayose’s recent comment describing Obi as the only viable figure within the ADC. Fayose had said, “Peter Obi is the only life in ADC. Other lives there are semi-existing. Atiku and Tambuwal destroyed PDP.”

In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Adeyanju questioned the motive behind what he described as coordinated support for Obi by Tinubu’s loyalists. He suggested that their actions were driven by fear of a strong northern presidential contender.

“Why are all major Tinubu supporters promoting Peter Obi, their man Friday?” Adeyanju wrote. “From Keyamo to Fayose, etc; they want the coalition to present Obi.”

He further argued that the ruling party’s allies appeared uncomfortable with the possibility of a northern candidate emerging from the opposition coalition, particularly former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, whom he described as a “serial contester.”

“Why does it look like they are afraid of a northern candidate, especially the serial contester Atiku?” he added. “Their fear is too obvious.”

Adeyanju’s comments have sparked renewed debate within Nigeria’s political space, as discussions intensify around opposition realignments, coalition politics, and the search for a formidable challenger ahead of the next presidential election.

https://voicenews.com.ng/tinubus-supporters-backing-peter-obi-for-adc-ticket-adeyanju/

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

The President’s aircraft touched down at Zayed International Airport at approximately 11:30 pm local time, where he was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Lifestylecom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m33lK5yjhhA
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

The President’s aircraft touched down at Zayed International Airport at approximately 11:30 pm local time, where he was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tinubu is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m33lK5yjhhA
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

The President’s aircraft touched down at Zayed International Airport at approximately 11:30 pm local time, where he was received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tinubu is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQv2pDBKmzQ
Angry youths in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday vandalised a 2027 presidential election billboard of President Bola Tinubu while protesting the abduction and killing of a young man by suspected kidnappers.

The protest followed the alleged killing of the victim, who was abducted on January 9, 2026, at Ojo Street, Ihumudumu area of Ekpoma. According to sources, the young man was kidnapped by about four assailants at the gate of his brother’s residence as he was about to enter the house.

It was further gathered that the kidnappers later killed the victim, sparking outrage among residents and youths in the community, who took to the streets to express their anger over the growing insecurity in the area.

Kingibe also addressed her recent defection from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), explaining that the move was a strategic decision taken collectively by Labour Party members seeking re-election in 2027.

Lifestylecom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yADdJSckFSY

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has firmly dismissed claims that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, poses a threat to her political future ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Wednesday, Kingibe said the minister has no influence over her chances of returning to the Senate, stressing that elections in the FCT are decided solely by voters.

“Absolutely no,” she said when asked if she felt politically threatened by Wike. “Minister Wike cannot make me win, nor can he make me lose. He also cannot impose anybody on the FCT.”

According to the senator, the FCT has a long history of independent voting patterns that defy political control, noting that no leader—past or present—has been able to dictate electoral outcomes in the territory.

“From the time of former President Olusegun Obasanjo till now, hardly anybody controls how the people of the FCT vote. The FCT is simply not structured that way,” she said.

Kingibe also addressed her recent defection from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), explaining that the move was a strategic decision taken collectively by Labour Party members seeking re-election in 2027.

“I moved to the ADC because that’s where all of us from the Labour Party who are intending to run in 2027 decided to go, including those contesting area council elections,” she explained. “You need a platform to run, and the ADC is the viable alternative for those of us in the opposition.”

She emphasized that her defection had nothing to do with Wike, urging the minister to focus first on upcoming local government elections before speculating about 2027.

“Let’s see what happens in the local government elections before he starts talking about 2027,” Kingibe said, adding that she doubts the FCT would be Wike’s political priority as the next general elections approach.

Assessing the minister’s performance, the senator acknowledged areas requiring urgent attention, particularly waste management and healthcare delivery in the FCT.

She lamented the poor state of public health facilities, claiming that many hospitals lack essential drugs and equipment.

“Some hospitals in the FCT are empty. Beyond paracetamol, you can’t get anything,” she said. “These are serious issues that directly affect the well-being of the people.”

Kingibe also urged the minister to show greater respect for the rule of law in the administration of the FCT, noting that governance must prioritize citizens’ welfare above political considerations.

https://voicenews.com.ng/kingibe-wike-poses-no-threat-to-my-2027-re-election-bid/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yADdJSckFSY

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has firmly dismissed claims that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, poses a threat to her political future ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Wednesday, Kingibe said the minister has no influence over her chances of returning to the Senate, stressing that elections in the FCT are decided solely by voters.

“Absolutely no,” she said when asked if she felt politically threatened by Wike. “Minister Wike cannot make me win, nor can he make me lose. He also cannot impose anybody on the FCT.”

According to the senator, the FCT has a long history of independent voting patterns that defy political control, noting that no leader—past or present—has been able to dictate electoral outcomes in the territory.

“From the time of former President Olusegun Obasanjo till now, hardly anybody controls how the people of the FCT vote. The FCT is simply not structured that way,” she said.

Kingibe also addressed her recent defection from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), explaining that the move was a strategic decision taken collectively by Labour Party members seeking re-election in 2027.

“I moved to the ADC because that’s where all of us from the Labour Party who are intending to run in 2027 decided to go, including those contesting area council elections,” she explained. “You need a platform to run, and the ADC is the viable alternative for those of us in the opposition.”

She emphasized that her defection had nothing to do with Wike, urging the minister to focus first on upcoming local government elections before speculating about 2027.

“Let’s see what happens in the local government elections before he starts talking about 2027,” Kingibe said, adding that she doubts the FCT would be Wike’s political priority as the next general elections approach.

Assessing the minister’s performance, the senator acknowledged areas requiring urgent attention, particularly waste management and healthcare delivery in the FCT.

She lamented the poor state of public health facilities, claiming that many hospitals lack essential drugs and equipment.

“Some hospitals in the FCT are empty. Beyond paracetamol, you can’t get anything,” she said. “These are serious issues that directly affect the well-being of the people.”

Kingibe also urged the minister to show greater respect for the rule of law in the administration of the FCT, noting that governance must prioritize citizens’ welfare above political considerations.

https://voicenews.com.ng/kingibe-wike-poses-no-threat-to-my-2027-re-election-bid/

Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have reportedly lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.

https://voicenews.com.ng/chimamanda-adichie-husband-lose-21-month-old-son/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qtxeWEVGdI

SecuritybriefNg:
Source: https://securitybriefng.com/cjtf-operative-killed-in-suspected-boko-haram-ambush-in-gwoza-borno-state/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-8LQwbPrfc

“Osimhen said he wants to go to Turkey, he should be going. What n0nsense attitude. What Ademola Lookman has achieved you too have achieved, you’re both African Footballer of The Year. He should apologize to his teamates”

~ Rufai Oseni slams Osimhen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-8LQwbPrfc

Osimhen grew visibly frustrated after several attacking moves ended without the ball reaching him. When Lookman chose to dribble instead of passing in a promising position, and Onyemaechi and Akor Adams later drove into the box rather than squaring to an unmarked Osimhen, the Napoli striker threw his hands up in anger.

politicoNG:
https://www.arise.tv/osimhen-threatens-to-quit-super-eagles-after-afcon-bust-up-with-ademola-lookman/

The One Meal a Day for the Children Initiative (OMDCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable children, women, and the elderly across Nigeria in 2026.

The pledge was made by the Founder of the non-governmental organisation, Mrs Ijeoma Nwokpoku, during the group’s first outreach for the year, held on Monday at Amudo in Aguinyima Community, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Nwokpoku said the initiative is driven by the need to improve food intake among needy children, women, and the elderly, with the aim of fostering healthier and more dignified living conditions.

According to her, ensuring that every child has access to at least one nutritious meal daily remains central to OMDCI’s mission, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on ending hunger.

“This outreach marks our first charity activity for 2026 as we step into the year with purpose—ensuring that no child goes hungry and no woman is forgotten,” she said.
“Beyond food, we offer hope and remind beneficiaries that they are seen, valued, and supported.”

She disclosed that the initiative is largely self-funded, with support from family members and friends, adding that despite financial constraints, the organisation has continued to make tangible impacts.

Nwokpoku revealed that OMDCI has sponsored three university graduates from the host community, while several others are currently receiving educational support. She added that the organisation has also provided assistance to widows, the elderly, and indigent patients in settling medical bills.

She noted that OMDCI operates across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, with a long-term vision of building a society where no child goes to bed hungry.

However, she identified limited funding as a major challenge to the NGO’s operations and appealed to well-meaning individuals and organisations for support to expand its reach.

Also speaking, the organisation’s Legal Adviser, Mr Nathaniel Nwokpoku, expressed confidence that OMDCI would remain steadfast in its mission of ensuring food access for the less privileged.

During the outreach, a health talk was delivered by a nurse, Mrs Ukamaka Nwafor, who encouraged beneficiaries to consume natural and healthy foods and maintain adequate water intake for overall well-being.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Oluchukwu Nwuzor and Mr Chukwuma Anyigor expressed gratitude to the founder and the organisation, describing the support as a lifeline for struggling families.

Highlights of the event included a medical outreach, distribution of food items, educational materials, wrappers for women, and other relief materials.

https://voicenews.com.ng/omdci-pledges-expanded-support-for-vulnerable-children-women-elderly-in-2026/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FhW4aptMIg
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike insisted that Rivers State had already taken a firm political position and would not be pressured into changing course.

“Rivers State has taken a decision. We are not taking a decision today—we took it already. Nobody forced us. We are the first state that did it, and we did not lose elections here,” he said.

Wike warned against political abandonment, alleging that some actors encouraged confrontation but retreated when consequences followed.

“That is how they pushed the young man into trouble. When the trouble came, they ran away. There is no coming back to that. Rivers State has taken a decision,” he said.

He concluded by urging restraint and respect for Rivers State’s political autonomy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFl0xpaiEuE
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma, has said that governors of the region have agreed to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.

Uzodinma stated this during a New Year courtesy visit to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area of Abia State.

He said the decision was informed by the need to foster collaboration among the states in the South-East in order to drive development across the region.

“As Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, I have a responsibility to engage my colleagues, share ideas, and agree on how best to improve the welfare of our people,” Uzodinma said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKg-ku20J-w
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Tanko Yunusa, has said the movement will remain within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and abide by the outcome of the party’s presidential primary, even if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerges as the candidate.

He said the movement, which supports a former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, would compete fairly alongside other aspirants, including Atiku Abubakar, but expressed confidence that Obi would prevail due to the scale of support he brings.

“As democrats, we will go in there and contest equitably well with every contestant based on democratic tenets. We believe that at the end of it all, Mr. Peter Obi will come out on top with the large teaming population that he is bringing into the ADC,” he said.

Asked what the movement would do if former vice president Atiku Abubakar won the party primary, Yunusa said, “We will remain at the party and give the party the lease of life it demands democratically.”

In his speech he said, I travelled and met with one of the best authors, Professor Nicole Fox of California State University, who wrote on conflict, reconciliation, and the transformation of Rwanda. Her writings inspired in me a confidence that Nigeria can move from conflict and instability to consensus and rapid socio-economic transformation. To have a first-hand experience of how Rwanda was transformed, I travelled to Rwanda and had the opportunity of having a valuable time with President Paul Kagame to further learn from his experiences in the leadership of Rwanda. It has remained one of my most treasured learning experiences.

Lifestylecom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XObUFE_CQE

As the year 2025 ends today, we stand on the threshold of a new year, which we hope will mark the beginning of Nigeria’s long-awaited socio-economic transformation. For every nation and people, moments of profound national challenge demand clarity of purpose, courage, and decisive action. For Nigeria, that moment is now!

Many have said that Nigeria is an independent country in name, yet today we must begin a new struggle: the struggle for true independence based on self-determination, human equality, and national reunification. We must reclaim our country from a small group of opportunists who have captured the corridors of power and return it to its rightful owners – the Nigerian people!

What is most painful is that many of those who once benefited from democratic governance have now become accessories to a stolen mandate, shamelessly celebrating electoral injustice in public, and working hard to destroy democracy through coercion, manipulation and outright gangsterism particularly on opposition parties. Let me assure Nigerians that we will defend our fragile democracy and make it resilient. We will decisively defeat any attempt by the ruling party and its agents to manipulate or rig future elections. The will of the Nigerian people is sacrosanct, non-negotiable and those plotting to subvert it in 2027 should rethink their actions. Nigerians have endured enough and will resist any assault on their mandate through all lawful and legitimate means.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NqJ70wvADM

Ofunaofu:
https://leadership.ng/fubara-we-ll-soon-reveal-agreement-reached-before-tinubu-to-rivers-people-wike/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsa3fpaM4qw

Kuginzi:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/12/30/breaking-malamis-son-suddenly-falls-ill-rushed-kuje-prison-clinic-amid-n87billion-fraud

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsa3fpaM4qw
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has accused the Federal Government of allegedly using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass and intimidate opposition leaders across the country.

Mohammed made the allegation while speaking in an emotional tone after receiving a Safety Ambassador Award from the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON).

The governor claimed that the APC-led Federal Government was abusing state institutions, including the courts and the anti-graft agencies, to harass Nigerians who do not belong to the ruling party.

“The APC-led Federal Government think they can use the courts, an institution of government, and the EFCC to pursue and prosecute Nigerians who are not within their party. If they don’t stop, we are going to declare war,” he said.

Mohammed expressed shock over what he described as attempts to link him to terrorism, despite enjoying constitutional immunity as a sitting governor and serving as a leading figure in the opposition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XObUFE_CQE

etokhana:
https://guardian.ng/news/abuja-court-clears-new-tax-regime-for-january-1-takeoff/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XObUFE_CQE

As the year 2025 ends today, we stand on the threshold of a new year, which we hope will mark the beginning of Nigeria’s long-awaited socio-economic transformation. For every nation and people, moments of profound national challenge demand clarity of purpose, courage, and decisive action. For Nigeria, that moment is now!

Many have said that Nigeria is an independent country in name, yet today we must begin a new struggle: the struggle for true independence based on self-determination, human equality, and national reunification. We must reclaim our country from a small group of opportunists who have captured the corridors of power and return it to its rightful owners – the Nigerian people!

What is most painful is that many of those who once benefited from democratic governance have now become accessories to a stolen mandate, shamelessly celebrating electoral injustice in public, and working hard to destroy democracy through coercion, manipulation and outright gangsterism particularly on opposition parties. Let me assure Nigerians that we will defend our fragile democracy and make it resilient. We will decisively defeat any attempt by the ruling party and its agents to manipulate or rig future elections. The will of the Nigerian people is sacrosanct, non-negotiable and those plotting to subvert it in 2027 should rethink their actions. Nigerians have endured enough and will resist any assault on their mandate through all lawful and legitimate means.

Torh...Mr Amupitan, there should be no glitch in this system' PDP Chieftain Bode George tells INEC Chairman

Lifestylecom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJAdhKmfeEo

'Mr Amupitan, there should be no glitch in this system' PDP Chieftain Bode George tells INEC Chairman ahead of 2027 general election.

Also, he asks Seyi Makinde and Nyesom Wike to sheathe the sword.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJAdhKmfeEo

'Mr Amupitan, there should be no glitch in this system' PDP Chieftain Bode George tells INEC Chairman ahead of 2027 general election.

Also, he asks Seyi Makinde and Nyesom Wike to sheathe the sword.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHuGQyHcabQ

fergie001:
Martin Amaewhule on the FCT Minister's visit to the Rivers House of Assembly Quarters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIpySpK4Bcc

Putindbutt:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/27/2027-gov-makinde-pockets-tinubus-n50bn-then-turns-back-against-him-fayose/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHuGQyHcabQ

Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has addressed recent defections in Rivers State, declaring that himself and his supporters took the lead in the state’s support for President Bola Tinubu.

He hinted that from January 2026 the political activities in Rivers State would intensify and urged his supporters to remain calm.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to allow others make their political choices, insisting that, unlike his former ally, he won’t be supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Lifestylecom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIpySpK4Bcc
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to allow others make their political choices, insisting that, unlike his former ally, he won’t be supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Wike can support the president in 2027, but I will not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIpySpK4Bcc

fergie001:
Media chat with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIpySpK4Bcc
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to allow others make their political choices, insisting that, unlike his former ally, he won’t be supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Wike can support the president in 2027, but I will not.

The United States has announced a partial suspension of the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals, with effect from January 1, 2026, citing border control and national security concerns.

In a statement released on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria said the restrictions would take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time under Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.”

Nigeria is among 19 countries affected by the measure. Others include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Venezuela and Zambia.

Under the proclamation, the US will impose a partial suspension on the issuance of nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas, as well as F, M and J visas for students and exchange visitors. The restrictions also extend to immigrant visas, with limited exceptions.

However, several categories are exempted from the suspension. These include immigrant visas for ethnic and religious minorities facing persecution in Iran, dual nationals applying with passports from countries not affected by the suspension, Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for eligible US government employees, participants in certain major international sporting events, and lawful permanent residents (LPRs).

The US Mission clarified that the suspension applies only to foreign nationals who are outside the United States on the effective date and who do not hold a valid US visa at that time.

“Foreign nationals, even those outside the United States, who hold valid visas as of the effective date are not subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998. No visas issued before January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST, have been or will be revoked pursuant to the Proclamation,” the statement said.

Despite the new rules, Nigerian visa applicants may still submit applications and attend interviews. However, the US Mission warned that applicants “may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States” under the proclamation.

https://voicenews.com.ng/us-to-partially-suspend-visa-issuance-to-nigerians-from-january-1-2026/