Passport Front Offices In Major UK Cities To Open By February 2024 – Interior Minister
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, addressed concerns about difficulties renewing passports for Nigerians in the UK and the US. He acknowledged challenges in London and New York due to the concentration of Nigerians. “I think there are only two places where we have this challenge now, realistically. I think in the UK, precisely, London […]
Emefiele’s Trial Date For Alleged N1.6bn Fraud Adjourned To Jan 2024
A case involving the alleged procurement fraud by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been adjourned by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. Emefiele was dragged before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on six counts bordering on alleged breach of procurement procedure in the […]
12 More Gaza Hostages Released Amid Truce Talks
Twelve additional hostages were released from Gaza captivity on Tuesday, exchanged for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce, as mediators strive for a lasting halt to the seven-week Israel-Hamas conflict. The Israeli prime minister’s office confirmed the release of ten Israelis and two Thais, handed over to the Red Cross and now within Israeli territory. […]
Tinubu Requests House Approval For $8.6bn, €100m External Borrowing
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a letter to the House of Representatives, seeking approval for an external borrowing plan totaling $8.6 billion and €100 million. The funds are intended for critical infrastructure projects, including power, roads, water, railway, and health. Additionally, the President forwarded the Federal Capital Territory Supplementary Budget for the House’s consideration. The […]
Impala Platinum Mine Accident In South Africa Kills 11
An accident at a platinum mine in South Africa has killed 11 workers and injured 75, the mine’s operator says. Impala Platinum chief executive Nico Muller described it as the “darkest day” in the the company’s history. The mining firm said the accident involved a winding rope connected to a lift which hoists people up […]
Sunak Cancels Greek PM Meeting In Parthenon Sculptures Row
A diplomatic row has broken out between the British and Greek governments over the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to meet Rishi Sunak in London, but No 10 cancelled the meeting at the last minute. He told reporters he was “deeply disappointed by the […]
Protests Erupt In Kano Following Appeal Court Verdict
Kano city witnessed protests on Monday afternoon, with demonstrators expressing discontent over the recent Court of Appeal judgment that removed Governor Abba Yusuf. Despite clarification from the judiciary regarding the contradictory Certified True Copy of the Appeal Court decision, unrest lingered in the state capital. Coordinated protests unfolded as a large crowd took to strategic […]
Tinubu Scheduled To Present 2024 Budget On Wednesday
The President, Bola Tinubu, is set to present the 2024 budget to the National Assembly on Wednesday, as indicated in a memo dated November 27, 2023. The memo, signed by Shuaibu Maina Birma, the Secretary of Human Resources and Staff Development of the federal legislature, conveyed the directive on behalf of the Clerk to the […]
Supreme Court: Judicial Council Initiates Screening Process For 22 Justices Today
The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has nominated 22 justices to fill vacant seats on the Supreme Court Bench and the National Judicial Council (NJC), and the screening process is set to commence today. The panel responsible for interviewing the nominated justices will begin its proceedings at the NJC boardroom and is expected to last […]
UK Reports First Human Case Of H1N2 Swine Flu Strain
Public health officials in the UK have confirmed the first human case of a swine flu strain, H1N2, similar to the one circulating in pigs. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated that this variant of the H1N2 virus was detected in an individual who underwent testing after experiencing respiratory symptoms. Although the virus has […]
