The United Kingdom has issued approximately 300,000 visas to Nigerians in recent years, according to British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery. He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries remains strong, with Nigeria being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the UK’s post-Brexit migration policies. Montgomery refuted claims of harsh visa policies, asserting…
In the wake of the unfortunate fire incidents that recently affected the communities of Ojaiya/Ita-Amodu, the Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government Council, Honourable Shehu Abdulrahman Babatunde Ladan has visited the affected areas to offer support and assess the extent of the damage. Before now, the Chairman sent his delegates of council officials, Rt. Hon…
Senators from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria have declared their support for the President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills. This was disclosed via a terse statement shared via the X handle of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Monday, December 9. The statement readsin parts: “The Tax Reforms Bills were thoroughly deliberated during the South-East Senate…
The Chief Executive Officer of Complete Care and Aid Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, Aisha Alkali Wakil popularly known as Mama Boko Haram, has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment over a N6 million fraud. Wakil was jailed alongside Programme Manager, Tahiru Saidu Daura and Country Director, Prince Lawal Shoyode, by Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the…
As the National Coordinator of the G37 Political Support Group, Comrade City Evans, am thrilled to celebrate a remarkable achievement by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. At the 36th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, she was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Management degree, a testament to her exceptional leadership and…
Participants at a two-day retreat of the Anambra State Justice Sector Monitoring Committee held in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti Corruption, RoLAC, have proposed a budget for the activities of the Committee. This, they said, will ensure effective and efficient administration of criminal cases; in line with the provisions of the Anambra…
Continuing his state wide project tour, Farmer Governor Umaru Bago inspected the 5km from Abbatoir junction leading to School of Agriculture to Biwater and Nepa office junction all in Mokwa town. He directed the contractor to also extend the construction from Mokwa town to Raba which is about 12km extra. The Governor commended the contractor…
The Igbo indigenes residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, under the aegis of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), have reiterated the need for unity and improved security in the South-East region. This was the central message at the association’s 2024 end-of-year celebration, which held recently at Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. The fun-filled event,…
Nigeria and South Africa have fully operationalised the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment to enhance economic cooperation between the two leading African economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed the decision on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Nigeria -South Africa Business Roundtable. At the roundtable, President Bola Tinubu assured that…
…Urges stakeholders To Tackle Inequalities, Foster Inclusive Financial System. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored development partners and other stakeholders to bridge systemic inequalities and foster an inclusive, unbiased financial system that benefits all Nigerians irrespective of gender or geography. In this regard, he identified some unsettling gaps yawning for serious attention, including…
