The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal regarding the long-standing leadership tussle between the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. According to Prince Adewole Adebayo, the SDP counsel and 2027 presidential candidate, the apex court ruled on Wednesday that the matter no longer presented any live issues to determine.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Background of the Dispute: The legal battle began when a Federal High Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Gabam as national chairman, a ruling that the SDP successfully appealed and overturned at the Court of Appeal.

• Grounds for Dismissal: Although the plaintiff brought the case to the Supreme Court, Adebayo explained that the appeal was dismissed because changed circumstances—including Gabam’s prior removal from the party without a legal challenge on his part—rendered the suit moot.

• Resolution and Reactions: The SDP declared that the judgment effectively ends all litigation surrounding Gabam’s leadership, with the current National Chairman, Sadiq Umar Gombe, hailing the ruling as a victory for both the party and democracy.

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With 109,823 votes secured in 2023 and deep grassroots goodwill across Kwara Central, Senator Saliu Mustapha represents the kind of independent electoral strength President Bola Ahmed Tinubu needs within the Rainbow Coalition.

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For frequent Nigerian travelers—whether for business, tourism, or family visits—securing a long-validity multiple-entry visa offers significant convenience by removing the need to reapply before every trip. However, a multi-year visa only permits multiple entries and does not grant the right to remain in the destination country continuously for the entire validity period; immigration officials typically restrict the duration of each individual stay (such as a maximum of six months per visit).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Access to these long-term visas varies drastically depending on the destination country and specific reciprocity agreements. Below is an overview of how 10 key countries handle long-validity visas for Nigerian applicants:

• United Kingdom: Nigerians can apply for standard visitor visas valid for 2, 5, or 10 years, allowing multiple visits with a general stay limit of up to six months per visit, provided applicants prove a genuine need for frequent travel.

• Canada: Multiple-entry visas can be granted for up to 10 years, though this maximum duration is not guaranteed and is decided on a case-by-case basis by the Canadian government (with standard stays capped at six months per visit).

• Mexico: Offers visitor visas valid for up to 10 years with multiple-entry privileges (allowing up to 180 days per stay), subject to meeting financial solvency or travel history requirements.

• Brazil: While Brazil can issue up to 10-year visitor visas under reciprocal arrangements, the actual validity for Nigerian citizens depends entirely on current bilateral frameworks, requiring confirmation with the embassy.

• United States: Unlike nationals of other countries who commonly receive 10-year B1/B2 visas, Nigerian applicants are currently subject to a reciprocity schedule that limits B1/B2 visas to single-entry with a three-month validity.

• China: Long-validity 10-year arrangements do not automatically extend to Nigerian passport holders, meaning travelers must verify current bilateral visa terms before applying.

• Japan: While Japan issues 10-year multiple-entry visas to specific nationalities and targeted groups (such as certain business travelers), Nigerians must check if they fall under any eligible special category.

• South Africa: South Africa provides long-term concessions and multi-year visas primarily for specific categories, such as academics, qualified business executives, or eligible groups under particular economic blocs.

• Australia: Australia’s 10-year Frequent Traveller stream under the Visitor visa programme is currently restricted to selected nationalities, and Nigerian passport holders are not included.

• India: Although India offers 10-year tourist and business visas to select countries (like the US, Canada, and Japan), this arrangement does not automatically cover Nigerian nationals, who must confirm available durations beforehand.