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UK Scraps Sponsorship for Over 100 Skilled Jobs, Nigerians Among Those at Risk of Deportation

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Thousands of migrant workers, including a significant number of Nigerians, may face deportation following the United Kingdom government’s decision to scrap visa sponsorship for over 100 skilled job roles. The move is part of sweeping immigration reforms introduced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration, aimed at drastically reducing net migration figures ahead of the next general elections. The revised shortage occupation list, which previously allowed foreign workers to enter the UK under more relaxed salary and visa conditions, has been significantly trimmed. Dozens of roles — including care workers, chefs,…

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Soul Legend Gloria Jones to Headline NIBAD 2025 in Celebration of Nigeria’s Independence

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Legendary soul singer, producer, and philanthropist Gloria Jones, best known for the timeless classic “Tainted Love”, has been announced as the headliner for the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Independence Ball and Dinner Awards (NIBAD). The announcement was made by the initiator and Chairman of the NIBAD Organising Committee, Barrister Thompson Tabi, in a statement on Wednesday. Now in its fifth year, the annual event will once again be held in October 2025 in Maryland, United States, in line with Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations. According to Tabi, Jones’ inclusion as…

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Fresh Graduate Stabbed to Death by Sister Six Days After Signing Out in Kwara

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A tragic incident happened in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, as a young graduate of Kwara State Polytechnic, identified as Wuraola, was allegedly stabbed to death by her elder sister just six days after signing out from school. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the sisters’ shared apartment in the Eleko area of Oyun, near the polytechnic campus. Witnesses said a heated argument between the two escalated violently, culminating in the elder sister, identified as Adunni, stabbing Wuraola with a pair of scissors. Sources close to the family said…

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Court Orders Police to Pay #EndSARS Protesters ₦10m as Damages

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An Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay ₦10 million as compensation to two #EndSARS protesters over their unlawful arrest and detention during the nationwide demonstrations against police brutality in 2020. The judgment, delivered by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon, followed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the applicants, identified as Bolarinwa Akinyemi and Tobi Akinyemi. The duo had sued the Inspector-General of Police and other respondents for violating their constitutional rights to dignity, personal liberty, and freedom of expression. According to the court documents, the…

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Kogi: Correctional Officer accused of killing photojournalist commits suicide in hotel

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Tragedy struck in Lokoja this week following the gruesome murder of a local photojournalist, Ayo Aiyepekun, as the prime suspect, a serving correctional officer, Jacob Adebayo Pelumi, reportedly committed suicide while evading arrest. Pelumi, an officer attached to the Nigeria Correctional Service in the Benue/Kogi Command, was alleged to have killed Aiyepekun, who worked with Inside Story, an online news outlet based in Lokoja. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, July 22, around 8:30 p.m., inside a residential compound located in the Government House area of Lokoja. Eyewitness accounts and…

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American Wrestler, Hulk Hogan dies at 71

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Terry Gene Bollea, Wrestling legend popularly known as Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71. According to reports, medics responded to his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday after being called for a cardiac arrest. Hogan was then placed on a stretcher and taken to an ambulance. Despite recent concerns over his health—including a neck procedure earlier this year, his wife Sky had previously stated his heart remained “strong”. Hogan was a transformative figure in professional wrestling, hailed for bringing the sport into mainstream, family-friendly entertainment. He debuted in…

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Sterling One Foundation, UN Set the Stage for Africa’s Next Leap at ASIS 4.0

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With urgency and bold ambition, the fourth edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 4.0), co-convened by Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations in Nigeria, brought together over 2,500 delegates from across the globe in Lagos to inspire action, strengthen collaboration, and support Africa’s growth. From policymakers and impact investors to civil society and youth advocates, the summit served as a catalytic platform for co-creating scalable, African-led solutions to the continent’s most pressing challenges, all anchored in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Under the theme “Scaling Action: Bold…

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Gunmen Abduct Kukawa LG Secretary, One Other in Borno

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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted the Secretary of Kukawa Local Government Area in Borno State, along with another individual, in a brazen attack on Tuesday afternoon. The victims were seized around 1:35 p.m. at Garin Kashim while travelling to Kukawa in a Volkswagen Golf vehicle, multiple local and security sources confirmed. According to eyewitnesses, the insurgents intercepted the vehicle, ordered the secretary and one other passenger to disembark, and allowed the remaining occupants to continue their journey. The abducted duo were then led into the bush by the gunmen.…

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Doctors issue strike ultimatum

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has given the Federal Government until Saturday to meet its demands and avert a nationwide strike by medical professionals. This follows the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued by the association on July 2 over a controversial circular from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) regarding revised allowances for medical and dental officers in the federal public service. The NMA had condemned the circular, describing it as a breach of existing agreements with the government. While the circular has since been suspended for…

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Gov. Sanwo-Olu Launches ₦500bn Produce for Lagos Programme to Boost Food Security, Cut Imports

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In a bold move to strengthen food security and reduce Nigeria’s dependency on food imports, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday launched the Produce for Lagos Programme alongside a ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund. The dual initiative, unveiled at the Lagos House in Ikeja, is aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and creating inclusive prosperity across the country, according to the governor. “Lagos is Nigeria’s largest food market, consuming over 50 per cent of food traded in the South-West, with a food economy valued at ₦16.14 trillion,” Sanwo-Olu noted…

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