The government however said the reason for withdrawing visas from 159 others is not yet known.

“Nigeria is the candle of hope that will light the way for Africa. And once Africa is illuminated, the world will be a brighter place for all of humanity.”

No one could go in or come out, including lawmakers.

“The Ministry will ensure such actions that impact the welfare of Nigerian citizens are mitigated in the future in line with the 4 Ds strategy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

The presidency has condemned it as unacceptable abuse of privilege, illegal, immoral and irresponsible.

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He won with a total of 175, 196 votes, followed by APC’s Sylva with 110,108 while LP’s Eradiri got 905 votes.

It’s rare for a non-lawmaker to take a senior government post, and it has been decades since a former prime minister held a Cabinet job.

“Realistically, the naira should be trading between N700 and N800/$ if not for the activities of those that are pushing the speculative attack on the naira,” said a bank CEO.

He got 446,237 to beat his closest challenger, SDP’s Ajaka, who got 259, 052 while PDP’s Dino Melaye got 46,362.

He swept all 27 local government areas in the state.

“We know you’re ready for business, so we don’t want to come to Nigeria for any exploratory discussion. We are coming for implementation,” said Saudi Trade minister.

“If we continue… we’ll come to a time when the presidential election in Nigeria may be off-season.”

“They also highlighted agriculture and renewable energy as major areas of investment interest for Saudi Arabia in Nigeria,” said Information minister Idris.

“If you mean well for your people and you want to govern them, you will not recruit thugs to kill them. You cannot kill and govern the graves.”

Ajaero revealed he was tortured for hours on end and refused requests for medical attention.

He said the country is now ready for real business and also sought collaboration towards combating terrorist activities.

Indirect talks are taking place in Qatar — which also played a role in the freeing of four hostages by Hamas last month — about a larger release of hostages.

The cooperation between Nigeria and China has enhanced transportation infrastructure in the West African country.

He said $3.6bn has been secured for the East Africa railway corridor linking Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.