Kenya map The era of the “unreachable” Africa is officially over. As of 2026, the continent has undergone a massive digital transformation, with over 30 countries adopting e-Visa systems and several others moving toward completely borderless travel. If you are planning a trip to Africa and want to avoid the bureaucratic nightmare of embassy visits and months of waiting, these five countries offer the fastest, most reliable approval times on the continent. Seychelles Approval Time: Less than 12–24 Hours Seychelles remains the gold standard for easy entry. It is technically a “visa-free” country for all nationalities, but every traveller must…
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SOLIDNEWSNG Logo Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have effectively ended after FIFA confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative. In an accreditation notice circulated to journalists ahead of the competition, FIFA detailed the tournament format and listed the six participating nations. DR Congo’s inclusion leaves no room for Nigeria, whose football federation had challenged their defeat in the CAF play-offs in November 2025. The Nigeria Football Federation lodged a formal protest, alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the decisive tie, which ended 1-1 before Nigeria…
Kwara map The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old boy, Gobri Yusuf, for allegedly killing his guardian identified simply as Akanbi, who had adopted and raised him in Ilorin, the state capital. Yusuf allegedly attacked Akanbi with household items after a failed poisoned attempt. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Adekimi Ojo, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ilorin. Ojo explained that the suspect was arrested following a distress report received by the police over the discovery of Akanbi in a pool of blood at her residence. According to him,…
Troops The Nigerian Army has mourned the death of soldiers killed by terrorists in Borno and Katsina states. Sunday PUNCH gathered that scores of soldiers, including a Lieutenant Colonel and a Captain, were killed, while troops killed over 45 terrorists in different operations in the two states. Military sources disclosed that the slain colonel was the commanding officer of one of the battalions in Borno. In the Katsina attack, Capt. Paul Hassan and two other soldiers were killed by terrorists. The terrorists had launched multiple attacks on military locations across Borno in the last few days, resulting in casualties on both…
Elrufai In my last contribution titled, ‘Nasir El Rufai as a Threat to National Security’, I asked a number of questions about the actions, utterances and public statements of my old friend, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for which I am still waiting for answers. The last thing I heard about him is that he is still in detention and that he suffered a nose-bleed whilst there after one week and for this he has my sympathies. I hope he gets out soon so that he can respond to me directly and take care of his nose What I forgot to mention in that piece was the large…
Gaga Lady Gaga has dropped a hint that she and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, will soon be tying the knot. The pop superstar revealed during a call to Bruno Mars’ iHeart Radio livestream Romantic Radio that a wedding is just around the corner. “Hi, Bruno. Me and my fiancé have been travelling all year, but we’re getting married soon,” Gaga said in the voice message. “We were hoping that maybe you could choose a special song for us.” “I know that voice,” Mars responded. “That is my dear friend Lady Gaga.” ” If you’re looking for a song to dedicate…
Martins Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab has warned actress Sarah Martins against cooking and distributing food on Lagos streets, citing environmental and public order regulations. In a statement on X, Wahab acknowledged Martins’ charitable intentions but emphasised that such activities pose safety, sanitation, and traffic concerns. Wahab referenced a previous warning given to Martins last year, advising her to desist from street cooking and instead use approved channels and locations for her philanthropy. Nation
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong, resilient, and future-ready financial institution. This affirmation reflects the Bank’s adherence to regulatory requirements and its strategic focus on strengthening its capital base to support sustainable growth, innovation and improved service delivery to customers. With this milestone, Alpha Morgan Bank is well positioned to continue expanding its footprint with its 14 approved branches across different states, while deepening inclusivity and enhancing the range of banking solutions available to individuals,…
In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, Promasidor Nigeria proudly joins the global community in celebrating the resilience, achievements, and transformative contributions of women under this year’s theme, “Give to Gain.” At Promasidor, “Give to Gain” is more than a theme it is a philosophy that shapes how the company leads, grows, and creates impact. It reflects a deep-rooted commitment to empowering women across its entire value chain from female professionals driving innovation within its corporate structure to women distributors, retailers, and community partners strengthening its nationwide presence. Women at Promasidor are not just contributors; they are catalysts. They lead with…