Britain to offer failed asylum seekers 3,000 pounds to move to Rwanda
The British government is planning to pay asylum seekers up to 3,000 pounds each to move to Rwanda under a voluntary plan to help clear the backlog of refugees who have had their applications to remain in the country rejected. The new agreement with Rwanda is separate from the government’s stalled plan to forcibly deport […]
President Tinubu Vows No Ransom Payment for Abducted Children in Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that no ransom will be paid for the rescue of the children abducted from Kuriga in Kaduna State. This statement was made during today’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, […]
Abdul Ningi resigns as Northern Senators Forum Chairman
Senator Abdul Ningi, who was suspended for three months for alleging that the 2024 budget was padded to the tune of N3 trillion has resigned as Chairman, Northern Senators Forum (NSF). Ningi, in a letter addressed to the Secretary of NSF on Tuesday in Abuja said this is necessitated by the unfolding events in the […]
Police IG deploys mobile unit to rescue kidnapped pupils in Kaduna
In the meantime, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate deployment of a mobile police unit to the Kuriga community Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following the kidnap of pupils and teachers. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun sympathised with the […]
Kenya to pause police deployment to Haiti, as Haiti’s Prime Minister resigns
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the impoverished country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti. Mr. Henry is currently stranded in Puerto Rico after being prevented by “armed gangs” from returning home. […]
Sunday Oliseh declares he will accept Super Eagles job if conditions are right
Former Nigerian international, Sunday Oliseh has expressed his readiness to coach the Super Eagles if the right conditions are in place for him. Recall that Oliseh managed the senior national team from July 2015 to February 2016 before leaving the job after he had a turbulent relationship with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and some […]
SSANU and NASU Declare 7-Day Warning Strike Over Withheld Salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have jointly declared a 7-day warning strike to demand the payment of four months of withheld salaries for their members following the 2022 nationwide strike. The decision was reached during a meeting of the joint action committee of the two unions […]
Minister of Power Calls for Capital Punishment for Electricity Infrastructure Vandals
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has advocated for capital punishment for individuals caught vandalizing electricity assets and critical infrastructure. He made this recommendation during a meeting with heads of agencies in the sector held in Abuja on Monday. Adelabu emphasized that the proposal for capital punishment forms part of the new power policy document […]
UK Implements Dependents’ Ban on Migrant Caregivers
The United Kingdom (UK) has commenced the implementation of a dependents’ ban on migrant caregivers as part of its efforts to reduce migration levels. In a post on its official X handle on Monday, the UK Home Office announced that care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas are no longer permitted […]
Team Nigeria Climbs to Fourth Position in African Games Medal Table
Team Nigeria has made a significant leap to the fourth position on the overall medals table at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. The country’s athletes have showcased impressive performances, securing a total of ten gold, eighteen silver, and 16 bronze medals. The climb in the standings came after a remarkable display of talent on […]
