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UK Sees Record Rise in Asylum Applications The UK has reported its highest number of asylum requests. While visa approvals dropped, more people sought refuge. Fewer Visas, More Asylum Requests In 2024, the UK issued fewer residence visas due to stricter rules. Meanwhile, asylum applications rose by 18%, breaking the 2002 record. Pressure on Local…
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Obasa Resumes as Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has returned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly after weeks of tension. Background Earlier this year, lawmakers removed Obasa over misconduct claims. They chose Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker. But Obasa said his removal was illegal and refused to leave. Security Measures Before…
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Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at 39. Authorities discovered her in her New York apartment, but they ruled out foul play. According to reports, complications from a recent liver transplant may have led to her death. However, officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause.…
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FG Warns IBEDC: Rehire Sacked Workers or Face Consequences The Federal Government has ordered the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to reinstate over 3,000 dismissed workers. This decision comes after a major protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Why Are Workers Protesting? Last week, NLC members in Oyo State shut down IBEDC offices. They…
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Kalu Calls for Full Recognition of MKO Abiola as Former President Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged former military leader Ibrahim Babangida to reveal the truth about the annulled June 12, 1993, election. He believes Nigerians deserve to know who stopped the official declaration of MKO Abiola as the winner. According to him, full transparency…
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Court Clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry in Mohbad’s Case A Lagos Magistrate’s Court in Yaba has dismissed charges against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy, and Opere Babatunde over Mohbad’s death. The Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) advised the court to drop their names due to a lack of evidence. While they had previously assaulted Mohbad,…
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Nigerian Footballer Abubakar Lawal Dies After Falling from Mall Balcony Ugandan police are investigating the tragic death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal. Reports say he fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. Lawal, 29, played as a striker for Vipers SC. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early Monday morning,…
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Tinubu, Not NASS, Stopped My Ministerial Appointment – El-Rufai Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that President Bola Tinubu, not the National Assembly, prevented him from becoming a minister. During an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, El-Rufai denied claims that security concerns led to his rejection. He explained that Tinubu withdrew his…
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Osun LG Crisis: NLC Orders Workers to Stay Home Over Insecurity The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed local government workers in all 30 councils to stay home due to ongoing political tensions. NLC Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, issued a fresh statement emphasizing that workers’ safety remains the union’s top…