US to limit visa duration for students, journalists
The U.S. government plans to shorten the validity period of visas for international students and journalists, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced. Under the proposed rule, F visas, which allow foreign students to study in the U.S., would be capped at a maximum duration of four years. Currently, students are granted visas for the […]
Why we are yet to commence work on Ukwa seaport project – Otti
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has stated the reasons why the work on the Ukwa seaport project, proposed to be built in Ukwa land by his administration, has yet to commence.
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said Thursday, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
Governors pledge to support FG’s initiative to boost culture, tourism’s contribution to GDP
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged to support the Federal Government’s initiative aimed at enhancing the growth and development of Nigeria’s creative economy and tourism sectors.
Senior Advocates honour top Police Officer for outstanding performance in Delta
Notable members of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) in Warri, Udu and Effurun Branches of the Nigerian Bar Association in Delta state, have honored ACP Aliyu Shaba, the Ughelli Area Commander, for his remarkable policing strategy and cordial civil relationship in various Police Divisional Headquarters served in the state. Presenting the award […]
Biotechnology positively impacts farmers, food production, says NBRDA DG
AMID criticisms and attacks on Genetically Modified Organisms, the Director General, DG and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, NBRDA, Prof Abdullahi Mustapha, Wednesday, declared biotechnology has positively impacted on farmers and food production in the country.
Scandal facing sister of Argentina’s president: 3 things to know
Public outrage is growing as an investigation digs into whether president Javier Milei’s sister, Karina, accepted vast sums of cash in kickbacks from pharmaceutical sales to Argentina’s disability services agency.
Alcaraz races into US Open third round as Djokovic, Sabalenka advance
Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round of the US Open with a blistering straight-sets victory on Wednesday as Novak Djokovic overcame an early scare to advance.
No govt policy can stop strikes — Oyerinde, NECA DG
NECA DG, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, dismissed claims that the recently approved industrial relations policy was designed to stop strikes
Ondo Police arrests Pastor, wife over fake kidnap to extort N10m from relatives abroad
By Dayo Johnson Akure Police detectives in Ondo state have arrested a couple in Ondo town, Ondo state, for allegedly staging a fake kidnap to extort N10 million from their relatives living abroad. The suspects include a pastor, Sanmori Olubumi Joshua, 62 and wife, Mrs. Sanmori Taiwo, 42, who reside on Road 5, Power Line, […]
Teen shooter of Colombian presidential hopeful sentenced to 7 years
The 15-year-old shooter of Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, who was attacked in June and died in August, was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in juvenile detention.
