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The United Kingdom government has introduced stricter immigration measures affecting international postgraduate students as part of broader efforts to reduce net migration and curb abuse of the student visa system. The new policy update was officially announced on Tuesday as part of reforms unveiled by the UK Home Office under its immigration control measures for…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the establishment of state police in Nigeria, saying the constitutional framework required for its implementation is nearing completion. The Presidency disclosed that the move is part of ongoing efforts to address rising insecurity, strengthen grassroots policing, and improve rapid response to security threats across the country. Minister…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has intensified its crackdown on international cybercrime syndicates and online fraudsters, unveiling an updated list of some of the world’s most wanted fraud suspects linked to multimillion-dollar scams targeting businesses and vulnerable individuals across the globe. According to the FBI, the suspects are wanted for crimes ranging from business…

Says Community Health, Rehabilitation and Inclusion Remain Key to Nigeria’s Future The Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR Nigeria) has highlighted major achievements recorded through its interventions in leprosy, tuberculosis, HIV response, rehabilitation, disability inclusion, stigma reduction and community health systems strengthening across Nigeria. Speaking during a press briefing, the organization said its interventions between…

Several Nigerians and other African nationals are facing possible deportation from the United States as American immigration authorities intensify enforcement operations targeting undocumented migrants and foreign nationals convicted of crimes. Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed over 100 Nigerians on deportation lists linked to offences including fraud, assault,…

Residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, were thrown into panic on Wednesday morning after gunmen reportedly abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her twin sons. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin boys, Peter and Paul, were said to have been…

British police have come under mounting criticism after body-camera footage revealed officers handcuffed an 18-year-old university student as he lay dying from stab wounds following a violent attack in Southampton. The victim, Henry Nowak, a first-year student at the University of Southampton, was fatally stabbed on December 3, 2025. However, controversy erupted after evidence presented…

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued 23 kidnapped passengers following a bandit attack along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to security sources, the attack occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, when armed men suspected to be bandits barricaded the road and…

Ibadan, Oyo State – May 31, 2026 Hon. Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi, popularly known as Elege, the Action Democratic Party (ADP) candidate for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ona Ara Constituency, has called on the people of Oyo State to turn to prayer and unity in the face of escalating insecurity. Speaking through his weekly…

As Nigeria gradually moves towards the 2027 general elections, the political landscape is becoming clearer as major political parties conclude their presidential primaries and present candidates for the nation’s apex political office. The race is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive contests in Nigeria’s democratic history, with incumbent President Bola Ahmed…