Pressure Mounts On Poland’s Government Over Visa Scandal
Poland‘s upper house parliamentary speaker has demanded transparency from the government regarding its awareness of a visa-related scandal that is gradually gaining momentum. According to Tomasz Grodzki, this problem is damaging Poland’s international standing as a responsible democratic nation. While the government has disclosed minimal information, reports in the media suggest that migrants may have […]
El Chapo’s Son, Ovidio Guzmán-López, Extradited To The US
The US Attorney General has confirmed the extradition of a son of the notorious drug lord Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán to the United States on drug trafficking charges. Ovidio Guzmán, along with his brother, is believed to be at the helm of the formidable Sinaloa drug cartel, an organsation founded by their father. Ovidio is […]
UK Hikes Student Visa To ₦476,667, Visitors Also Affected
The UK Home Office has officially announced that, as of October 4, the fee for a visit visa to the United Kingdom, valid for less than six months, will increase to £115 (about ₦111,878.28) rather than £15 (₦14,592.70). This indicates a staggering 667 percent increase. The student visa fee has been subject to a substantial […]
Nigeria’s Aviation Safety: 82 Incidents In 18 Years – NSIB
The Director General of Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru, disclosed that there were 78 aviation accidents and four severe incidents in Nigeria between 2005 and 2023. According to him, Nigeria’s aviation safety record stands out as the best in Africa, boasting just two fatal accidents in the past decade. Additionally, he mentioned […]
Ondo Dep Governor Refutes Signing Resignation Letter
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has refuted rumours making rounds, suggesting that he signed a pre-resignation letter on Friday. Aiyedatiwa stated that he was completely unaware of the alleged resignation letter circulating on social media recently. He affirmed that he had not stepped down from his role as the state’s second-in-command and had […]
Nigerian Startups Pulled In $4b In 4 Years — NITDA
The Director General of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, announced that the economy has seen an influx of over $4 billion in investments thanks to Nigerian StartUps. Inuwa spoke at the Innovation Support Network (ISN) 2023 annual summit with the theme: ‘Unlocking Potential: Collaborating for Growth and Impact’ In Abuja. Based on the provided statistics, it […]
Tinubu Set To Leave Abuja For UNGA In New York On Sunday
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja this Sunday to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, revealed this during a briefing with State House correspondents on Friday. The Presidential spokesman revealed that […]
Follow Adeleke’s Sports Policy Or Leave – Dep Gov To Coaches
Deputy Governor of Osun State, Kola Adewusi, has encouraged staff members working in both the state’s sports council and the Ministry of Sports to work together harmoniously in order to achieve Governor Ademola Adeleke‘s ambitious plans for the sports sector or consider stepping aside. He also made it clear that he is willing to make […]
Klopp Unfazed By Salah’s Potential Move To Al-Ittihad
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp has reassured fans that he isn’t troubled by the possibility of Mohamed Salah attracting renewed attention from Al-Ittihad in the upcoming January transfer window. Reports suggest that Al-Ittihad from the Saudi Pro League made a £150 million ($185 million) bid for Mohamed Salah right before the Premier League transfer deadline on […]
Libya Flood Death Toll Soars To 11,000, 20,000 Still Missing
The death toll in Libya’s coastal city of Derna has spiked to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent yesterday. Marie el-Drese, the aid group’s secretary-general, reporters that a further 10,100 people have been confirmed missing in the Mediterranean […]
Jubilation As Osimhen Is Nominated For FIFA ‘The Best’ Award
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been nominated for FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player of the Year award after a stellar season for club and country. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 24-year-old was named in the 12-man shortlist for the award alongside other European stars. Osimhen had a campaign to remember as […]
FG Set To Buy Land For Herdsmen As Tinubu Approves Committee
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee which has been charged with the responsibility of reforming the livestock industry and the provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the country. He also announced the establishment of the Committee on Thursday in Abuja, following […]