The UK government has issued a strong warning to international students: leave the country once your visa expires or face deportation. In a new crackdown on overstayers, the Home Office has for the first time begun sending direct text and email messages to students whose visas are expiring. So far, 10,000 students have received the alerts, with tens of thousands more expected to be contacted in the coming months. The…

By Ismaeel Aleem Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has issued a stern warning to political actors fuelling violence and thuggery ahead of the 2026 governorship election, urging them to embrace peaceful campaigns. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, Oyebanji condemned recent outbreaks of political violence in parts of the state, describing them as attempts to destabilise the peace enjoyed by residents. READ ALSO: Ekiti APC governorship race: Ojo accuses Oyebanji of…

In the heat of the preparations for the presidential primaries of political parties prior to the 2023 general elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan became a preferred bride that some political parties started courting. The one that shocked some people most was the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, sending delegations of party leaders, including state governors to Otuoke, Bayelsa State to pay homage to the man their party vilified to a…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has completed a move to Manchester City, with Brazilian shot-stopper Éderson heading to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe. The deal was finalised on Monday, but City waited until Tuesday morning to make the announcement. According to reports, the Premier League champions paid PSG £26 million ($35 million) for Donnarumma, who signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium running until 2030, with…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has inaugurated 17 newly appointed commissioners into his cabinet. The governor stated that the new team was “carefully chosen” to help drive the state’s development agenda as his administration enters the second half of its first term. During the swearing-in ceremony, Alia charged the commissioners to demonstrate renewed dedication, discipline, and integrity in their service. READ ALSO: Alia suspends 3 officials following Benue Assembly resolutions…

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…

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…

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…

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…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to expedite the implementation of all bilateral agreements signed with Colombia, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships. The assurance was given during a meeting with Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez at the State House. Tinubu emphasised that in a world of volatile economies and shifting policies, nations must forge new alliances for shared prosperity. READ ALSO: Tinubu greets Bishop Kukah at 73 He assured the…

Britain’s borrowing costs have surged more sharply than any other G7 nation, following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle of his economic team. On Monday, the yield on 30-year UK government bonds (gilts) climbed to 5.64%, its highest level in 27 years. This spike in yields effectively the interest rate the government must pay to borrow or reflects growing market concern about the UK’s fiscal direction, especially amid expectations…

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…