Australia tightens student visa rules as migration hits record high
Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed migration hit another record high, which is likely to further exacerbate an already tight rental market. From Saturday, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased, while the government will get the power to suspend education […]
Police raids a house where fake drinks are produced in Agege Lagos
Policemen attached to the Isokoko Division of the Lagos State Police Command have raided a house in Agege where fake drinks are being produced. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a video shared on his X handle yesterday, added that during the raid, four persons believed to be the masterminds […]
Mr Julius Abure faults the Wednesday’s picketing of National Secretariat by NLC
Mr Julius Abure, the National Chairman of Labour Party(LP) has faulted Wednesday’s picketing of the National Secretariat of the party by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) saying it is a show of shame. Contained in a statement through its National Publicity Secretary on Thursday, Abure also described the action as a show of rascality. Abure […]
16 State governors support the establishment of state police
The development was revealed in a report presented to the National Economic Council (NEC) during its 140th meeting, which was conducted virtually under the chairmanship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, shared this information with State House Correspondents in a virtual briefing following the council meeting. While […]
President Tinubu places three-month restriction on foreign trips for public officers
President Bola Tinubu has temporarily halted ministers, agency heads, and other government officials from embarking on publicly funded foreign trips. Contained in a letter dated March 12, 2024, signed by the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, and addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the restriction will […]
Cultural Style Week Announces Flagship Expo Event in London, Celebrating Global Heritage
In collaboration with Cultural Fashion & Arts, Cultural Style Week is delighted to unveil its flagship Expo event in London. Scheduled for Saturday, May 18th, at the Mall, Wood Green, nestled in the heart of North London, this occasion promises to be an exhilarating tribute to cultural diversity and expression through fashion and personal style. […]
Robinho faces 9 years rape sentence
Fellow Brazilian, and Former Manchester City forward Robinho must serve a nine-year rape sentence in his home country of Brazil, a court has ruled. The 40-year-old Robinho was found guilty by an Italian court in 2017 of taking part in the 2013 gang rape of a 22-year-old Albanian woman. The former Brazil international, who has […]
Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos
Senegal’s president says he does not regret delaying this year’s elections, a move which sparked deadly protests. Macky Sall who said he did not make the decision alone – was responding to concerns raised by parliamentarians. After a violent backlash, many feared the relatively stable nation was slipping into political crisis. However, the attempt to […]
Senate Passes Student Loan Act 2024
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Student Loans Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The Senate’s resolution followed its consideration of the report of the Senate committee on tertiary institutions and TETFUND, presented by the chairman of the committee, Senator Muntari Dandutse during plenary yesterday. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that […]
Members of NLC storms LP national HQ in Abuja
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, stormed the national headquarters of the Labour Party (LP) in Abuja, to express their displeasure with current party leadership and the perceived betrayal of the party’s foundational principles. The Labour Centre called for the resignation of the national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, whom it said has […]
