Kwankwaso faces possible US visa ban as FG halts sachet alcohol ban
Rising tensions in Nigeria have led to significant developments across governance, security, and public policy. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Fulani militias may face US visa bans and asset freezes under new legislative proposals. The Federal Government has directed NAFDAC to suspend enforcement of the sachet alcohol ban. Other top stories include concerns over electronic voting, a viral moment of a father receiving his daughter’s NYSC salary, and an emergency landing by Arik Air.
What we know
- The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 names Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Fulani militias, and organisations like Miyetti Allah as targets for US visa bans and asset freezes.
- The Federal Government ordered NAFDAC to suspend all enforcement actions on the proposed ban of sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottles, following intervention by the Office of the National Security Adviser.
- Senator Seriake Dickson stated Nigeria is not ready for real-time electronic transmission of election results, emphasizing that EC8A forms remain the primary evidence.
- A Nigerian father was celebrated online after his NYSC-serving daughter presented him with her first salary, following a tradition popularised by Kanayo O. Kanayo.
- An Arik Air flight made an emergency landing in Benin after a loud bang was detected in the left engine, with all 80 passengers and crew members escaping unhurt.
