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UK Announces Visa Fee Increase For Tourists, Students, Others
The Nation Newspaper The United Kingdom has announced a visa fee increase from April 9, affecting multiple categories, including study, visit, sponsorship, and transit visas. Under the revised fees, a six-month tourist visa will now cost £127, up from £115—a nearly 7% increase. The cost of a two-year visitor visa has risen from £432 to…
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FULL LIST: Countries that have qualified for 2026 World Cup
The Nation Newspaper Four countries have qualified and joined the three co-hosting nations, Canada, Mexico and the United States, as the early birds for the 2026 World Cup competition. The 2026 World Cup, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026, will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and marks the first World Cup…
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How Fubara ‘ordered’ bombing of Rivers Assembly, – ex-Head of Service
The Nation Newspaper Nwaeke, who claimed to have been an eyewitness to some of the actions taken by Fubara, spoke of how the suspended governor allegedly plotted the destruction of the State House of Assembly and economic sabotage to ensure the downfall of President Bola Tinubu. Nwaeke, in a video press conference and a statement,…
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Sultan of Sokoto Calls For Moon Sighting Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr Celebration
The Sultan of Sokoto who also doubles as the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025. In a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Friday…
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Why we back-down on bill seeking to strip VP, Governors of immunity – Lawmakers
The House of Representatives said on Thursday it decided to back-down on its earlier decision to pass for second reading, a constitutional amendment Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors of immunity as conferred by section 308 of the Constitution as amended to allow for thorough debate before moving to the next…
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Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo: The End of an Era, The Loss of a National Treasure by Saleh Farouq Gagarawa
By Saleh Faruq Gagarawa Today marks a moment in history that many hoped would never come—the retirement of Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, mni, FWACP, a man whose name is synonymous with progress, innovation, and selfless service. As he steps away from the civil service, Nigeria is not just losing a dedicated leader—it is losing one…
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FG Declares Public Holidays For Eid-ul-fitr Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslims…
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Bill To Remove Immunity Conferred on Vice President, Governors, Deputies Scales Second Reading
Forty-two constitutional amendment bills on Wednesday scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. Among the bills was the one to remove the immunity conferred on the vice president, governors, and their deputies to curb corruption, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office. This followed 39 constitutional amendment bills that scaled second reading in…
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Cold Water: Gynaecologists Educate Pregnant Women
Punch Newspaper Gynecologists have debunked the claim that drinking cold water during pregnancy affects the growth and temperatures of babies. The maternal health experts said no scientific evidence supported such claims, explaining that regardless of the water’s temperature when ingested, it does not reach the placenta at the same temperature. The seasoned gynaecologists further pointed…
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Unemployment: President Tinubu Launches Nigerian Youth Academy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) to solve the country’s growing unemployment rate. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said the initiative reaffirms his administration’s commitment to equipping Nigerian youths with the skills needed to compete globally. He noted that the academy would train millions of young Nigerians over the…