Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has clarified that Nigerians in the United Kingdom applying for international passports under an ongoing special intervention exercise will not pay any charges beyond the official passport fees. The clarification came after concerns were raised about inconveniences reportedly experienced by Nigerians in the UK during the application and processing of their passports, according to Vanguard News. The minister sought to assure applicants that the exercise imposes no additional costs.

Nigerians living abroad have faced significant challenges in renewing their passports, often enduring long waits and high costs. However, recent reforms in Nigeria's passport renewal process are reportedly transforming this experience, making it more efficient and accessible, including options for doorstep delivery. This change is seen as a positive development for the Nigerian diaspora in the UK, alleviating previous frustrations associated with the process, according to Premium Times.

Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for President Bola Tinubu to resign after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) claimed that Nigeria did not account for certain public spending in its recent budgets. Christian Ebeke, the IMF’s resident representative in Nigeria, made this assertion on Wednesday, highlighting issues with off-budget expenditures.

Ikechukwu Amaechi expresses disappointment in Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, for his comments on the state of the nation during an appearance on Arise Television. Amaechi acknowledges Onanuga's role as the president's spokesperson, which involves defending controversial positions, but criticizes his perceived insensitivity to national issues.

President Bola Tinubu has discussed the sole solution to the security challenges facing Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. His statements outline the government's approach to addressing these issues, as reported by Legit.ng.

Nigeria has called for immediate investigations into the deaths of two Nigerian citizens in South Africa, highlighting increasing worries about xenophobic violence and potential police misconduct in the region.