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61 foreigners deported over irregular migration, says NIS
No fewer than 61 foreign nationals were deported by the Nigerian Immigration Service from the country in August 2024. This is because the new visa policy facilitated a total of 8,352 Visas on Arrival for travellers in the month under review. The figures were contained in a report by the service detailing the NIS achievements…
FRANCE: Over 100,000 protest against new Prime Minister
More than 100,000 left-wing demonstrators rallied across France on Saturday to protest against the nomination of the centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister and denounce President Emmanuel Macron’s “power grab”. The interior ministry said 110,000 people took to the streets nationwide, including 26,000 in Paris, while one leading left-winger put the turnout across France at…
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets fly past Venezuela into round of 16
AMINA Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Flourish Sabastine and Joy Igbokwe were all on target late last night against Venezuela in Cali as the Falconets of Nigeria thrashed Venezuela 4-0 in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. With the comprehensive victory, the two-time finalists advanced into the round of 16 of the competition with six…
RIVERS: 10 kidnapped maritime travellers regain freedom
TEN maritime travelers who were abducted earlier this week along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway have regained their freedom. The victims were kidnapped on Monday, September 2 and police authorities had promised to investigate the incident and ensure the victims’ rescue. A source confirmed today that the victims had been released. According to the source, the…
BAYELSA: We will appeal court judgment against Olukoyede – EFCC
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to appeal a ruling by Justice Isa Dashen of the Federal High Court in Bayelsa State involving the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Justice Dashen warned that Olukoyede could face imprisonment for allegedly failing to comply with a court ruling in a case brought by Bliss…
Yar’adua’s mother made me who I am – Jonathan
FORMER President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan today expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, calling it a personal loss. He acknowledged that the late Dada played a pivotal role in his journey, noting that she was instrumental in shaping his path. Jonathan made these…
AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles to start training as 18 players hit camp
THE Super Eagles will begin their preparation in full this evening for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The team will start full training this evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the venue of the clash against Benin Republic, from 5pm. As at this afternoon, 18…
A’IBOM: 12 political parties to participate in LG poll – AKISIEC
The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, Aniedi Ikoiwak, has said that 12 political parties will participate in the October 5 Local Government election in the state. He said that the 12 parties had submitted names of their candidates and equally returned their nomination forms. Ikoiwak stated this in Uyo, the state capital while…
JAMB denounces responsibility for HND admissions
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denounced claims that it is involved in the admission process for higher national diploma (HND) students. A statement signed by the Spokesman of the board, Fabian Benjamin, said the board has no involvement, authority, or control over the admissions process for HND candidates. The statement added that…
DR CONGO: 129 dead in jail break attempt – Govt
African American in Prison At least 129 people were killed during a weekend prison break attempt at the largest jail in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the interior minister said on Tuesday. “The provisional human toll is 129 dead, including 24 who were shot after warnings,” minister Jacquemain Shabani said in a video message, adding…
ANAMBRA: One dead as gunmen attack, bomb Oba Police headquarters
The Police-led security force comprising of the Army, Navy, Civil Defence and other security agencies are currently in a joint on-slaught operation, following an attack in the early hours of Tuesday on Oba Police Divisional Headquarters and Oba Civic Center in Anambra State. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command,…
Ogun varsity rusticates 31 students, suspends 47 others for various offences
Authorities of the Ogun State-owned Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode have announced the rustication of 31 students and an indefinite suspension of 47 others for various forms of academic and behavioural misconduct. This was contained in a statement issued by the institution’s Registrar, Dapo Oke on Tuesday.Among those sanctioned is Ojo Michael, a…
Our petrol to hit filling stations in 48 hours – Dangote
Businessman, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that petrol produced from his 650,000 barrels per day facility will hit the filling stations in the next 48 hours as modalities with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited are formalised. Dangote said this on Tuesday during a press briefing announcing the formal production of petrol at the Refinery. “Our…
‘Our quality matches that of America’, Dangote Refinery rolls out petrol
AFTER over a year of its launch in May 2023, Dangote Refinery, on Tuesday, rolled out its first Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from its 650,000 barrels per day facility. At a press conference, owner of the Lagos-based refinery and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote declared that “it’s a celebration day” for Nigerians.…
I don’t know how to wash – Singer Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has claimed his father, the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, gave him preferential treatment from his other siblings. Featuring on the Zero Conditions podcast, Kuti recalled how he was pampered as a child. He said he was his dad’s favourite, stressing that he was an amazing father to him even though…
Ekene Umenwa announces childbirth with Virgin Mary-inspired video
ACTRESS Ekene Umenwa and her husband, Ifeanyi Ogbodo Alex, have joyfully welcomed their first child together. The actress announced the happy news on Monday in a heartfelt Instagram post. Umenwa shared a series of stunning pregnancy photoshoot images to commemorate this special occasion. Inspired by a personal vision, she chose to dress as the Virgin…
Tingo Group CEO fined $250m by US Court
Nigerian entrepreneur and celebrated Tingo Group Chief Executive Officer, Dozy Mmobuosi will pay more than $250 million in fines following a fraud case brought against him andp three of his companies by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a United States of America federal court. The court’s judgment marks a dramatic fall for…
CHINA: School bus crashes into crowd, kills 11
A school bus ploughed into a crowd of people outside a middle school in eastern China on Tuesday, killing 11 parents and students, state media reported. State broadcaster CCTV said the driver “lost control” of the vehicle as it approached the school in Shandong province’s Tai’an city at 7:27 am (2327 GMT Monday). The bus…
US: Four shot dead on Chicago train
At least four people were shot dead on a train in the US city of Chicago on Monday, police said, with a suspect apprehended soon after the mass shooting occurred. Police said they responded to a 911 emergency hotline call early on Monday morning, arriving at the Forest Park train station where they found the…
Yar’adua’s mother dies at 102
Hajia Dada, mother of former president of Nigeria, late Umaru Musa Yar’adua, is dead. She reportedly died at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina on Monday after a brief illness. She was aged 102. Dada was also the mother of late Shehu Musa Yar’adua and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the current Chairman, Senate Committee on Army.…