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UK reviews plan to extend permanent residency wait to 10 years for Nigerians, others
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has signalled that the UK government could rethink plans to make it harder for foreign workers to obtain permanent residence, following pressure from Labour MPs and
Putin signs decree adding 15,500 troops to Russian army
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday boosting the size of the army by 15,500 troops in the fourth such order this year. Putin’s order comes as both
Sokoto governor appoints eight district heads
SOKOTO — Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has approved the appointment of eight new district heads to fill vacant traditional positions in the state. The appointments, contained in a statement
UK to reopen refugee resettlement scheme to push ‘safe’ migration
UK interior minister Shabana Mahmood announced Monday the reopening of a scheme for refugees to settle in Britain as part of a renewed focus on “safe and legal routes” for
Kanu’s Family demands appeal hearing, questions basis for conviction
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Okwu-Kanu Family has called for the hearing of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples Of Biafra (IPOB), Mazie Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal, while questioning the
Aiyedatiwa intervenes as Ondo varsities suspend strike
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Workers in Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions will resume duty on Tuesday, September 29, following the suspension of an indefinite strike by the Joint Action
Gunmen kill three women at Plateau mining site
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Three women working at a mining site were killed and another person injured when gunmen attacked the facility at Rakum community in Barkin Ladi Local
Court adjourns Atiku, ADC application against Tinubu, APC to October 13
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 13 the hearing of an application by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress, ADC,
2027: Okpebholo begins ward mobilisation for Tinubu
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Monday commenced ward-to-ward mobilisation for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress, APC, candidates
FG alerts 24 states, FCT as flood risk rises
By Folarin Kehinde The Federal Government has alerted residents in 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to possible flooding between September 27 and October 10, 2026, following forecasts
