International students are increasingly using UK university courses as a “backdoor” to long-term settlement in the country, according to a new report from Policy Exchange.
Day: July 4, 2025
Naira rises to N1,570/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,570 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,580 per dollar on Wednesday. However, the Naira recorded
FBI cracks down on Lagos fraudster for stealing ₦460m in crypto meant for Trump’s inauguration
The FBI has filed a legal complaint to seize assets belonging to Lagos-based fraudster Ehiremen Aigbokhan, who is accused of orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam that
A’Ibom Govt increases corps members monthly allowance from N5,000 to N20,000
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved an increment in the monthly state allowance for corps members serving in the state from N5,000 to
Mobile court on standby, as street traders clash with Kwara govt
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin What looks like a pitched battle is raging between traders on the streets around the Oja-Oba Market in Ilorin, Kwara State, and the
Super Eagles forward Mfon Udoh survives car accident
Former Akwa United and Super Eagles forward Mfon Udoh is recovering after surviving a serious road accident that occurred on Thursday. While details of the
How Stray bullet killed 12-year-old boy during Mushin cult clash
A 12-year-old boy identified simply as Wasiu has been killed by a stray bullet during a cult clash in the Mushin area of Lagos State.
Reps move to expand technical aid corps mandate to tackle global devt challenges
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to broaden the mandate of the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (TAC) in
Troops uncover cache of unexploded bombs under Borno bridge
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered a cache of improvised explosive devices kept under the bridge linking Marte and Dikwa in Borno State by
UK Police charge Thomas Partey with rape
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has officially been charged with multiple sexual offences by the Metropolitan Police Service, according to a statement released on Friday. According
