It is increasingly evident that Peter Obi’s opportunities to contest the upcoming presidential elections on the platforms of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party have significantly diminished with the arrival of Goodluck Jonathan, who is actively seeking a coalition presidential ticket. Click link to continue reading.

As the 2027 electoral landscape begins to take shape, Pastor Ferdinand Nwojeh has expressed concerns about potential confusion surrounding the upcoming election in Nigeria.

In a recent message shared on his YouTube channel, which was highlighted by Legit, Pastor Nwojeh encouraged Nigerians to seek divine guidance and intervention as they navigate these tumultuous times. …click link for full details here 

Trump signed an executive order imposing $100k annual fee on H-1B visa applicants, replacing the current $1,500 charges

The order, which comes into effect will apply to new applicants and require companies to pay the fee for up to six years per worker.

Critics warn the fee will devastate smaller businesses and start-ups.…click link for full details here 

Trump signed an executive order imposing $100k annual fee on H-1B visa applicants, replacing the current $1,500 charges

Critics and tech leaders warn that the steep fee will devastate small firms and weaken US competitiveness in the global market

Amazon and India’s Nasscom express concern as the order sparks uncertainty for foreign workers, especially Indians who make up 70% of applicants. …click link for full details here 

The order, which comes into effect will apply to new applicants and require companies to pay the fee for up to six years per worker.

The H-1B visa has long been used by US firms to hire skilled foreign professionals, particularly in the tech industry.

As reported by BBC, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick justified the action by stating: “The company has to decide… is the person worthy enough to receive a $100,000-a-year gift to the government, or they can go home, and they can go hire an American. They all have the big companies on board.”

Previously, administrative fees for H-1B visas amounted to around $1,500.

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Critics warn the fee will devastate smaller businesses and start-ups. Immigration lawyer Tahmina Watson said: “Almost everyone’s going to be priced out. This $100,000 as an entry point is going to have a devastating impact.”

Jorge Lopez, chair of immigration and global mobility at Littler Mendelson PC, argued the order would hurt American competitiveness:

“A $100,000 fee will put the brakes on American competitiveness in the tech sector and all industries.”

Critics and tech leaders warn that the steep fee will devastate small firms and weaken US competitiveness in the global market

Amazon and India’s Nasscom express concern as the order sparks uncertainty for foreign workers, especially Indians who make up 70% of applicants

Amazon, one of the largest users of H-1B visas, advised employees on Friday, September 19, not to leave the US.

In an internal advisory seen by Business Insider, the company told staff abroad to “return before tomorrow’s deadline if possible”, and warned others to avoid re-entry “until further guidance is provided”.

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An elder statesman and Convener of the Rivers State Leaders of Thought, Sunny Chukwumele, has faulted the state House of Assembly over its directive to Governor Sim Fubara on budget and  list of Commissioner nominees.

Also an aide to Governor Fubara, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, expressed doubt that most of the Governor’s commissioners will return or be reappointed.

Naija News recalls that Fubara was suspended from office on March 18, 2025, by President Bola Tinubu amid a deepening political crisis stemming from his power struggle with his predecessor and godfather, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The suspension was part of a broader declaration of a state of emergency in the state, which also affected Fubara’s deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, paralysing democratic governance and halting legislative functions.

After the reinstatement, the Assembly members, during their first sitting, directed Fubara to submit the state budget and the list of commissioner nominees.

Speaking on the issue, Chukwumele, in an interview with The Punch, said Fubara has just resumed and should be given time to settle, rather than being given directives in such a manner.

He said, “They ought to have paid him a visit first, not in their plenary begin to dish out directives to the elected Governor. That was a very wrong step and a wrong move.”

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Chukwumele also commended Fubara for dissolving the State Pensions Board and urged him to dissolve the board of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission as well.

He added, “We would be looking forward to further actions. He also must dissolve the State Independent Electoral Commission and other actions that will come from there.”

An aide to Governor Fubara, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, to the aforementioned publication, expressed doubt that most of the Governor’s commissioners will return or be reappointed.

He stated, “I doubt if that will happen because a lot of restructuring is going on as I speak with you. Many things are going on behind the scenes. This is the most I can say for now.”

As the political landscape for the 2027 elections intensifies, strategic maneuvering and behind-the-scenes negotiations have commenced, with former President Goodluck Jonathan making significant strides within the political arena.

On Thursday, a pivotal closed-door meeting took place in Abuja, involving former President Jonathan and Senator David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Click link to continue reading.