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By Eniola Amadu Britain has suspended applications from recognised refugees seeking to bring family members into the country, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government moves to tighten immigration rules. The decision comes as the government faces mounting political and public pressure to reduce the number of asylum seekers crossing the Channel in small boats from France. READ ALSO: UK to introduce tougher rules on refugee family reunification Hotels used to house migrants have become flashpoints for weeks of sometimes violent protests, with Starmer pledging to close all asylum hotels by 2029. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told parliament that the surge…

By Eniola Amadu Afghanistan has been struck by one of its deadliest earthquakes in recent years, leaving more than 800 people dead and at least 2,800 others injured, authorities confirmed. The powerful quake, measuring magnitude 6, struck shortly after midnight at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), devastating villages in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar. READ ALSO: At least 250 dead after earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan Officials reported 812 fatalities, with Kunar suffering the heaviest toll of at least 610 deaths, while 12 were confirmed in Nangarhar. Three entire villages were razed, while many others sustained severe damage…

By Eniola Amadu The Colombian government has presented a tax reform bill to Congress, seeking to raise 26.3 trillion pesos ($6.54 billion) to finance its 2026 spending plan, Finance Minister Germán Ávila announced. The proposal comes as Colombia faces a worsening fiscal crunch, just a year ahead of legislative and presidential elections scheduled for next August. Ávila said the reform was designed not only to provide resources for next year’s budget but also to ensure fiscal stability through 2027. READ ALSO: UN warns of soaring child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia However, the bill’s political prospects remain uncertain. Analysts warn…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Olympic 200m finalist Favour Ofili has confirmed her decision to switch international allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey. Announcing the move on Instagram, the 22-year-old sprinter stressed that her choice was “from the heart, not financial motives,” citing years of neglect and administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the National Olympic Committee (NOC) during both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games. READ ALSO: A Year in Sports: Global and Nigerian highlights of 2024 Ofili, who has won six gold, two silver, and two bronze medals for Nigeria, was excluded from the AFN’s list of…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Werder Bremen have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen. The deal was finalised after the 24-year-old successfully completed his medicals and all contractual agreements were sealed, as earlier reported. Bremen, who play at the Weser-Stadion, finished eighth in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, continuing their steady rise in form and maintaining competitiveness in the league. READ ALSO: Boniface set for AC Milan switch after medicals Werder’s sporting director, Peter Niemeyer, welcomed the acquisition, saying: “We are pleased that we were able to secure Victor’s services. He has delivered outstanding performances…

By Ismaeel Aleem The All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded a landslide victory in the Rivers State Local Government Elections held on Saturday, winning 20 of the 23 chairmanship seats contested. In a statement issued on yesterday the party expressed gratitude to the people of Rivers State for their overwhelming support, attributing the outcome to public confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. READ ALSO: APC chieftain urges Tinubu to enforce drug price executive order APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka described the victory as proof of the party’s commitment to transformative governance. “This victory is a clear indication of the…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, reignited political debate with bold predictions about the 2027 presidential election, claiming President Bola Tinubu would fail to secure a place among the top two contenders. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, El-Rufai suggested the election could go into a run-off, as no candidate was likely to secure the required majority in the first round. He attributed this to widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration. READ ALSO: Tinubu assures Colombia of swift action on bilateral agreements  El-Rufai, who has remained a vocal critic of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) since his…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday defended the legality of the recently conducted local government elections in Rivers State, dismissing claims of illegality and accusing sections of the media of spreading misinformation due to poor research. Speaking at a media parley, Wike insisted that the elections were held in line with constitutional provisions and presidential powers under emergency rule. READ ALSO: Wike knocks El-Rufai’s 2027 maths, warns PDP convention at risk He expressed frustration with media coverage, citing in particular a television segment he had watched before voting on Saturday. “The problem…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Bayern Munich have finalised an agreement with Chelsea to sign striker Nicolas Jackson on loan with a mandatory purchase clause, just hours before the summer transfer window closes. The deal involves a €16.5 million loan fee and an obligation to buy in 2026, after Chelsea pushed for improved terms. Jackson has already agreed on a five-year contract with the German champions. READ ALSO: Chelsea demand £100m for Jackson amid transfer frenzy Negotiations accelerated after Chelsea recalled Sunderland loanee Marc Guiu, reopening the path for talks. The Blues are also set to benefit from stronger terms than the earlier…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Bayer Leverkusen have dismissed Erik ten Hag after only two Bundesliga matches in charge, the club confirmed on Monday. The Dutch manager, appointed in the summer, failed to secure a win during his short spell. His final outing was a dramatic 3-3 draw against 10-man Werder Bremen, following a 2-1 home defeat to Hoffenheim on the opening weekend. READ ALSO: Erik Ten Hag bids farewell to Manchester United, wishing Trophies and Glory Although Leverkusen thrashed fourth-tier Sonnenhof Großaspach 4-0 in the DFB-Pokal first round, the result did little to ease concerns. Ten Hag moved to Germany after being…