Today’s Headlines: Bola Has Made Life Expensive, We Can’t Allow It- Atiku challenges Tinubu, Emir Sanusi urges Nigerians to diversify finances, unveils Halal fund

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the rising cost of living and insecurity in Nigeria, saying his administration has made life increasingly difficult for citizens.

Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, said Nigerian families were struggling to afford basic necessities, while many citizens continued to live in fear of kidnapping and attacks.

He made the remarks in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, urging registered voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of future elections

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged individuals and business owners to diversify their financial portfolios and embrace ethical investment products in line with Islamic principles.

Sanusi made the call at the unveiling of the UTLAM Halal Fund during the commissioning of the Kano offices of UTL Trust Management Services Limited and UTL Asset Management Limited on Monday.

The fund provides investors with access to a professionally managed portfolio of selected Shari’ah-compliant investment opportunities aimed at promoting wealth creation in accordance with Islamic principles.

The US Mission Nigeria has clarified that visa application fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether an applicant is granted or refused a visa.

The mission made this known in a post shared on its official social media account, @USinNigeria on Wednesday, while debunking the belief that applicants are entitled to a refund if their visa applications are unsuccessful.

“MYTH: If a U.S. visa application is refused, the applicant receives a refund,” the mission stated.

Clarifying the issue, it said the fee paid by applicants covers the processing of their applications and does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term after securing 172 of 181 votes in a secret ballot conducted by the UN General Assembly on October 13 2026.

The Federal Government of Nigeria announced the result in an official statement released on Wednesday signed by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, in Abuja.

The statement added that Nigeria was elected alongside 14 other countries and will serve a three-year term beginning on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2029.

“Nigeria’s election reflects international confidence in its commitment to advancing human rights and improving human rights conditions across the world,” the statement said.

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