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The origin of Weirdis photography is Nigerian Immigration Service Article informationauthor, Adebola Ajayirole, journalist, Report from lagosJuly 20, 2023As international students start making plans to travel abroad for the new academic session in September, they should start planning how to obtain African, European or American citizenship. Restrictions imposed on Nigerian passport holders by travel enthusiasts, creators and entrepreneurs impact international travel. Many Kontris have strict rules that Nigerians must follow their wits when traveling to Kontris. Britain recently said it would ban immigrant students from bringing their families to Contri.read moreOn Wednesday 19 July, the UK Government announced that it…

Sylvester Idowu “Wari” A coalition of Niger Delta groups has warned that a compromise of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s communication channels could undermine intelligence coordination and threaten national stability. The coalition has therefore called on President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his comments suggesting a breach of national security. According to the coalition, El-Rufai revealed in an interview on state television that an individual was able to wiretap NSA phones and eavesdrop on private conversations. The groups described the statement as “deeply disturbing” and a “direct attack on the…

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has become a branch of government, more powerful than the judiciary or parliament. The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has rejected claims linking it to banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and cattle rustling following a US bill that could impose sanctions on certain individuals and entities in Nigeria. A bill proposed by US lawmakers calls for visa bans and asset freezes for individuals or entities accused of serious religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The list also includes former Kano governor and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso. Makban;…

President Donald Trump’s administration spent more than $40 million and deported about 300 immigrants to unrelated countries.This is according to a statement included in a report released Friday by Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.The findings detail the financial and policy implications of the controversial deportation strategy of relocating non-citizens to third countries if their home countries refuse to repatriate them.What is written in the report Deportation costs an average of about $133,333 per person, according to Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.In Rwanda, which hosted seven deportees, the total cost amounted to approximately $1.1 million per person.The…

131 by Omokuri Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has highlighted the controversial career of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai amid the current controversy over his person. In a Facebook post on Friday, Omokri detailed El-Rufai’s eight-year tenure, citing alleged human rights abuses, crackdowns on dissidents, and the demolition of the properties of critics. He shared a disturbing photo of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, which he said had become a “barbaric and pathetic state” under El-Rufai’s rule. Omokri claimed that 347 Shia Muslims, including women, children, and infants, were killed during this period. Other estimates put the death toll at around 1,000. “In…

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to strengthen global cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime, after National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) personnel completed advanced training at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Speaking at yesterday’s graduation ceremony, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brig. General Buba Marwa (RTD) said the sophistication of transnational criminal networks requires deeper international cooperation and coordinated global attacks. Mr. Marwa stressed that crime syndicates no longer operate in isolated territories, and that intelligence sharing, joint operations and capacity building between…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Barcelona had learned lessons from Atletico Madrid, who lost 4-0 at the Metropolitano in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday.All four goals came in the first half, with Eric García taking the lead through an own goal, and goals from Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julián Álvarez sealing Atlético’s victory.Editor’s picks2 RelatedThe return match will take place on March 3rd at Spotify Camp Nou, with the winner facing either Real Sociedad or Athletic Club in the final.Coach Flick said at the post-match press conference, “In the first half, we didn’t…

main eventsShow only major eventsPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureIgor Thiago signs new contract with BrentfordBrentford striker Igor Thiago has signed a new contract, extending his contract until 2031 with an option for a further 12 months. The Brazilian, signed from Club Brugge in February 2024, had to overcome a knee injury last season but has continued his form this season, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League so far.”I love the club and the people at the club,” Thiago said. “This is true love, real love. Seeing my fans supporting me and them singing my name and…

Africa’s creator economy is booming and is predicted to grow to $17.84 billion by 2030. However, the vast majority of talented creators are completely ignored by major institutional investors. According to a new report, only 4.2% have actually secured such large, formal funding, and 95% are still waiting for a real investor. Why do large-scale disconnections occur? According to the Africa Creator Economy Report 2.0, published by Communiqué and TM Global, the biggest hurdles are fundamental, with most creators simply not having the formal business structures investors seek, and even finding it difficult to raise adequate funding. The report, which…

The Utah Jazz apparently found a loophole in the NBA’s player participation policy, keeping stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. from playing in the fourth quarter of a recent close game, only for the league to send a message with a hefty fine. Last updated: 13/02/26 12:25pm Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was relieved by head coach Will Hardy before the fourth quarter of this month’s games against the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. The NBA fined the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers, saying both teams had used healthy players in recent games and noted that compromising integrity…