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.
ADC primary: Atiku polls over 1.4m votes in 24 states, FCT, floors Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes across 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory before the exercise was abruptly adjourned near midnight.
Reps panel, N/Delta stakeholders back Tantita, reject decentralisation
…House committees pass confidence vote on Tompolo’s firm, push for 6% HOSTCOM Fund under PIA …PIA already decentralised Niger Delta benefits, says Prof. Dike …insists pipeline contract agitation misplaced, real battle is for 6% HOSTCOM funding By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives on Host Communities, HOSTCOM, and Public Petitions […]
Sallah: Nigerians groan as cost of ram hits N800k, cow N3.2m
As Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Kabir, many Lagos residents have lamented the rising prices of rams, cows and food items, with some families saying they may reduce their spending or skip buying sacrificial animals entirely this year.
Troops warn against cattle rustling, destruction of farmlands in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa, JOS The military Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, has warned residents of five local government areas in Plateau State against cattle rustling and destruction of farmlands during the farming season, declaring that anyone caught fomenting trouble would be dealt with decisively. The General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander, […]
Hajj 2026: Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
A male Nigerian pilgrim participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise has reportedly died at Muzdalifah in Saudi Arabia shortly after arriving from Arafat.
Tinubu calls for unity, tolerance, obedience to rule of law
“We must learn from the lessons of this festival. It is to show love to one another – no discrimination, no ethnicity, no hatred.
Photos: Tinubu observes Eid in Lagos, Atiku joins faithful in Abuja
The President was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, among others.
‘Brother, fellow patriot’ — Atiku celebrates Amaechi on birthday
“I wish you good health, strength and many more years of impactful service to our dear country,” Atiku added.
Eid-el-Kabir: Sacrifice must not be left for ordinary Nigerians alone – CAN tells leaders
“Sacrifice must not remain a burden carried only by ordinary citizens. Leadership must also reflect sacrifice through honesty, restraint, compassion, accountability and a visible commitment to the wellbeing of the people.”
A’Ibom: Gov Eno to build 30 youth devt centres to boost skill acquisition
By Uko Etim UYO—Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to build 30 additional youth development centres across the state to expand skills training and reduce rural-urban migration. Speaking during the commissioning of projects in Oron Local Government Area, Eno said the newly completed Youth Development Centre in Oron is the first […]
