…on June 6, 2026, with no transitional arrangements for pending applicationsApplicants must now live in Sweden for at least 8 years under the general rule, up from the previous 5-year requirementSweden introduced 4 new conditions covering residence duration, criminal history, self-sufficiency, and language knowledge for…
…forces were “on high alert and ready for any eventuality.” On Saturday, Trump said the US was “ready to go against the Islamic Republic” but that Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to hold off on fresh strikes. He said he had made the decision, subject to reaching a deal with Iran. “This would incl…
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved the construction of 450 housing units, new official quarters for members of the State House of Assembly, the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor's Lodge in Abuja, the rehabilitation of strategic roads across the state and the upgrading of some traditional stools. The…
…their mission. "The incident occurred at approximately 0140 hours (1:40 a.m.) on 2 August 2026, when terrorists attempted to exploit the cover of darkness to breach the military facility. "Alerted troops swiftly detected the hostile movement and responded with coordinated, overwhelming firepower. The fierce resistance…
The Anambra State security outfit, Agunechemba Security Squad, says it has dismantled suspected gunmen's camps in Orumba North and Orumba South Local Government Areas, recovering a cache of arms, including two General Purpose Machine Guns and locally made rocket launchers. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Publicity…
…recognizes that criminal organizations can pose a greater threat to public safety because they coordinate criminal activity, recruit others to participate in crime, and often commit offenses for financial gain or to further the goals of the organization,” prosecutors said in a statement. Another defendant, Kyree Craver…
…has directed all private and voluntary educational institutions in the state to suspend payment of the statutory 10 per cent tax for the First Term of the 2026/2027 academic session pending the issuance of fresh assessment notices. The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Board’s Director of Special Duti…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has commenced applications for its $150 million Offshore Expansion Facility, a financing initiative developed in partnership with Germany’s ODDO BHF SE to provide long-term capital for the expansion and modernisation of Nigerian…
…Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Professor Abdulrahman Shehu, has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at transforming the facility into a leading centre of excellence, with a renewed focus on staff welfare, infrastructure development, and quality healthcare delivery. Professor Shehu made this known during an in…
…exchange rate volatility driven by elevated global oil prices, persistent demand for the US dollar and external financial pressures, according to a report by Business Insider Africa.Strong currencies offer economic stabilityA stable currency provides governments and businesses with significant economic advantages. Coun…
…over an alleged lane infringement. Canada clocked 38.11 seconds behind only the Australian team that took the gold medal for the event and were already jubilating in the mixed zone when their initial disqualification was announced. But the Canadians appealed the decision afterwards, and the process stalled the event's…
Man found d3ad in Rivers after he was reportedly kidnapped and drugged by unknown assailants A yet-to-be identified man was reportedly found d3ad along the Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover axis of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, River State on Saturday. According to an eyewitness, unknown persons allegedly dropped the victim…
…we believe you have and that was the only way we thought we could get more, i just cannot live with it, Holyghost does not let me rest (my mum was extremely religious), so i said i should tell you but i promise it will never happen again. "That day i realised nobody is above defrauding you, i felt so bad, angry and my…
…and peacekeeping operations across West Africa.In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the army said the troops, deployed as Nigerian Company 5 (NIGCOY 5 ESSMGB), departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja aboard a Nigerian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and arrived safely in Guinea-Bissau to…
Shocking footage of men dressed like police officers locking suspect in the boot of their car A video showing men dressed as police officers forcing a suspect into the boot of their vehicle has made the rounds on social media.Activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the video online, described the footage as '''insane''…
…soon after assuming office.Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, August 1, Wike said Fubara should have strengthened the political structure that brought him to power instead of trying to establish a separate base.Wike, who served as Rivers governor from 2015 to 2023, played a key role in Fubara's…
…Group C match at the ongoing 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, August 1.The 29-year-old confirmed after the match that she was selected for the routine random drug test, which delayed her departure from the stadium. Alozie delivered an impressive performance, playing the full 90 minutes and earni…
…broadcast journalist laments disappearance of title "Mrs" from official documents and business cards of married women Nigerian broadcast journalist, Aniekeme Finbarr, has lamented over the disappearance of the title "Mrs" from official documents and business cards of married women. The former Special Assistant to ex-Ak…
…was serving in an advisory role, while investment firm Thrive Capital, backed by Jared Kushner, was among those expected to acquire a 20 percent stake in the venture. Despite repeatedly insisting that "nobody is selling football," Infantino eventually abandoned the proposal following strong opposition from football gov…
…a gunm@n, after he opened fire near an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho on Saturday, August 1. The sad incident occurred at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho at around 2pm local time before spilling into the parking lot and surrounding areasThe sho0ter, who was carrying an AR-style rifle, was among the de@d, Twin…
…(UK) Ltd, had sought compensation for unfair dismissal, harassment and race and religious belief discrimination following his dismissal for gross misconduct in 2022.Daudet argued that he possesses the gift of prophetic dreams, claiming the colleague had appeared to him months before they met as a muse for his poetry an…
…were caught trying to enter Spain on jet ski Spanish authorities have arrested two suspected human traffickers accused of attempting to smuggle migrants from the North African enclave of Ceuta to mainland Spain using high-speed watercraft.According to reports, one suspect was arrested after allegedly trying to transpor…
…of REDAN, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, stated this at the recently concluded National Housing Data Programme Workshop organised by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Abuja. In the text of his presentation made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, Adeoye urged the Federal Government to establ…
…River State, has lived with the pain of losing her children for three decades and has refused to leave Kaduna in the hope that they would one day return. Read here.In the update shared on social media this morning, Lister said she has been able to reunite with her missing siblings. She said her mum's joy knows no bound…
Suspected armed robbers k!ll 400-level Nasarawa female student A 400-level student of the Federal University of Lafia, (FULAFIA) Nasarawa State was k!lled by in a robbery attack. It was gathered that Habiba Ummi Lele, of the Department of Chemistry was shot d3ad by the armed robbers on her way back to Lafia after atten…