Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Eighty asylum seekers locked up at Harmondsworth immigration removal centre have issued a desperate plea for a United Nations investigation into what they describe as inhumane treatment by UK authorities. These men, who fled war-torn countries like Sudan, Afghanistan, and Iran, have compiled a harrowing report detailing experiences of fear, humiliation, and severe mental harm – painting a grim picture of Britain’s detention system. The detainees, many of whom crossed the Channel in small boats seeking safety, speak of being held in conditions that exacerbate their trauma. They report inadequate medical care, limited access to lawyers, and insufficient time to…

A  new poll has laid bare the huge gap between public perception and the reality of immigration in Britain. Two-thirds of voters (67 per cent) believe numbers coming to the UK have gone up over the past year – even though official figures show net migration has crashed to its lowest level in years. The survey, carried out by More in Common and shared exclusively with The Guardian, found that only a small fraction of people realise the true picture. Net migration dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025, down from a peak of 944,000 and the lowest…

Home Office has rolled out fresh amendments to the UK’s immigration rules, bringing Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual (HPI), and Scale-up visa categories fully in line with recent reforms. These changes, effective from January 8, 2026, enforce a higher English language threshold and refine salary calculations, closing loopholes for transitional applications. Under the updates, detailed in Statement of Changes HC 1333, English proficiency for Skilled Worker applicants jumps from CEFR level B1 to B2 – meaning better skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This aims to ensure migrants integrate more seamlessly into the workforce and society. For HPI and…

Fresh tensions have erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State following Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) late last year. Former APC governorship candidate Tonye Cole has publicly declared that the governor joined an “illegal” faction of the party, warning that this misalignment could jeopardize his political future and risk repeating the disastrous 2019 election crisis. In a Channels Television interview, Cole insisted that the Emeka Beke-led faction remains the only authentic and legally recognized structure of the Rivers APC, backed by a court judgment affirming its leadership. He dismissed the Tony Okocha-led…

 As political temperatures rise ahead of the August 8, 2026, Osun State gubernatorial election, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised the Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Osun, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, for publicly declaring support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s bid for a second term. The controversy erupted following an interdenominational prayer service held earlier this week at the Governor’s Office, where Arapasopo vowed that organised labour and state workers would mobilise massively to ensure Adeleke – now the flagbearer of the Accord Party – secures re-election. Arapasopo justified the endorsement by highlighting…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles continued their impressive run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, securing a place in the semi-finals with a commanding 2–0 victory over Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday night. The win underlined Nigeria’s growing reputation as one of the most balanced and dangerous sides in the tournament. The result sets up a highly anticipated last-four showdown against tournament hosts Morocco, who earlier defeated Cameroon in a hard-fought quarter-final encounter. With the competition now entering its decisive phase, Nigeria’s blend of attacking flair and defensive solidity has made them strong contenders for the title. The…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been described as Nigeria’s most stable and organised political party, according to its National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. Speaking during a radio programme in Jos yesterday, Yilwatda credited the party’s growing influence and recent electoral successes to data-driven decision making, internal cohesion, and deliberate confidence-building among party members and stakeholders. “When I took over the leadership of APC, I promised to improve party governance. Today, we have stabilised the party. All lingering court cases at both state and national levels have been withdrawn,” Yilwatda said. He added that the party had successfully conducted congresses,…

The University of St Andrews, through its School of Art History, has announced a fully funded doctoral scholarship for research in Digital Art History and Digital-born Art, to commence in the 2026/2027 academic year. The scholarship, which is open to UK, European Union, and international students, covers tuition fees at the home rate as well as a full stipend for the three-year duration of the PhD programme. The award is offered on a full-time basis and was officially announced on January 9, 2026, with applications closing on March 30, 2026. According to the university, the scholarship is aimed at supporting…

 United Kingdom teacher has been permanently barred from the classroom after an investigation found that he assaulted a pupil and threw the child out of a classroom doorway into a playground. The teacher, Joseph Luttman, was working at Marland School in Barnstaple when the incident occurred in September 2023. Findings revealed that during a lesson, two pupils were chasing each other around the classroom when Luttman intervened violently. According to official records, Luttman pushed one of the pupils, identified as Pupil A, causing the child to fall to the floor. When the pupil stood up, the teacher pushed him again…

Fresh indications have emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stepped in to stop the political crisis in Rivers State, following renewed impeachment threats against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Highly placed sources confirmed that the President has summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for an urgent meeting outside Nigeria over the festering feud between the former political allies. It was also gathered that Governor Fubara travelled out of the country on Thursday aboard a private jet, with plans to meet Tinubu in France as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions. The presidential…