N50bn spent as Nigerian UK Work Visa applications crash by 68% in one year
Nigeria's applications for UK work visas plunged by nearly 68 per cent in 2024, falling from a record 93,000 in 2023 to just 29,800, following a series of immigration restrictions introduced by the British government.
Heavy rain triggers building collapse in Anambra, no casualties reported
A one-storey commercial building containing eight shops at Ikenga Ogidi, near the Building Materials International Market along the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in Anambra State, has collapsed following heavy rainfall.
Tinubu’s personal assistant receives birthday tribute from Senator Adeola ‘Yayi’
By Bayo Wahab The Ogun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Solomon Olamilekan, has congratulated Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf Olawale, Personal Assistant on Special Duties to President Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message on Monday, Olamilekan described Yusuf better known as Kamosky as a dependable administrator and […]
Itsekiris threaten shutdown of Chevron Tank Farm, Renaissance, NEPL, Conoil, others
The Itsekiri ethnic nationality has threatened to shut down the Chevron Nigeria Limited Tank Farm in Ugborodo, Warri South-West Local Government Area, as well as the company’s Dibi and Olero Flow Stations in Warri North Local Government Area, within the next 24 hours. Other critical facilities in their domain facing imminent shutdown by angry Itsekiri […]
Photos: Oyo govt demolishes building used by Adelabu family’s kidnappers
Oyo government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow in the Lako community, Aiyegun–Anaye Road axis of Ibadan
FG approves payments to 1,240 contractors, processes over N700bn claims
The Federal Government has approved payments to more than 1,240 local contractors as part of efforts to settle verified outstanding obligations and support business activities across the country.
Iran military announces halt to operation against Israel
Iran’s military command on Monday announced it was halting its operation against Israel after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since a truce took effect in April.
No bandit attack threat in Lagos, Police assure residents
The Lagos State Police Command has reassured residents, parents and school authorities that there is no verified intelligence suggesting any planned attack or abduction of schoolchildren by bandits in the state.
Eight arrested as Ogun Police expose transnational kidnap-ransom fraud
Detectives of the Ogun State Police Command have uncovered a transnational criminal syndicate involved in staging fake kidnappings to extort ransom from relatives abroad, leading to the arrest of eight foreign nationals in the Agbado area of the state.
Lagos Police dismisses school attack threat, heightens security
The Command, however, said it has heightened security measures across the affected area and other strategic locations in the state to forestall any security breach and ensure the safety of residents.
Earthquake in Philippines kills at least 31, dozens still missing
National disaster authorities said at least a dozen people were still missing, while 134 had sustained injuries.
