Australia to unveil new policy to cut immigration, visa issuance for international students next week
Australian authorities have announced plans to introduce a new policy to cut immigration and visa issuance for international students next week Monday. “What we know is that we need to have a migration system that enables Australia to get the…
US customs seize undeclared $68k cash from Nigeria-bound family
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, on Thursday, seized $68,000 from a Nigeria-bound family who lied about the value of cash in their possession. The confiscation was made at the Washington Dulles International Airport when the officers…
Just In: Customs promotes 357 junior officers
The management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the promotion of 357 men of the service from the ranks of Customs Assistant I (CAI) to Inspector of Customs (IC). Their promotion was ratified during the 7th management meeting…
EPL: Salah’s 200th goal helps Liverpool defeat 10-man Crystal Palace
Liverpool Football Club moved to the top position of the English Premier League on Saturday after defeating 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. The Reds came from behind after a 57th-minite strike from Jean Philippe-Mateta whose low-drivem shot sent…
Ighodalo resigns as Nigerian Breweries board chair to join Edo governorship race
The Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the resignation of Mr Asue Ighodalo as the chairman of its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2023, after informing it of his decision to offer himself for public service. Disclosing this in a…
JUST IN: Tinubu set to visit Maiduguri next week
Baring last minute changes, President Bola Tinubu will grace the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, next week. According to a statement by spokesperson of the Army, Brig.-Gen. Oyenma Nwachukwu, the conference is…
FG bans use of rapid test-kits for blood screening
The Federal Government on Friday warned against using rapid test-kits to screen blood meant for transfusion purposes in the country. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, gave the directive at a news conference to commemorate the National…
Court grants Adoke bail, trial resumes Jan 11
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted permission to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, to travel to the United Arab Emirates to meet with his family. Adoke is currently standing trial…