THE United Kingdom authorities have banned health workers from bringing dependants to the country. The UK Home Office made this known in a statement released on Monday. The statement said the new rules to cut net migration and tackle visa abuse “in force as part of the government’s plan to bring down unsustainable levels of […]
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and stop brutal Israeli crimes against Palestinians on Sunday. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari ahead of Ramadan, King Salman said the suffering of the Palestinians pained him, stressing the need for safe humanitarian […]
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NAHCON Chairman, Jalal Arabi The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says preparations for the 2024 Hajj exercise has reached about 70 per cent. Its Chairman, Alhaji Jalal Ahmad-Arabi, told journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, that the commission would ensure a successful Hajj exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ahmad-Arabi […]
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Indian High Commission in Nigeria has awarded six Nigerian women for their hug contribution to the growth and development of Nigeria. Those award at a ceremony in Abuja at the weekend to mark this year’s International Women Day (IWD) include Aisha Rimi, CEO Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Prof Fatima Waziri-Azi, DG National Agency for […]
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“This despicable act is a further illustration of the pervading threat posed by terrorism to the peace of the Nigerian State.” The African Union Commission, AUC, has on Sunday, called for the immediate and unconditional release of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Kaduna. In a statement released by the Commission, the Chairperson, Moussa […]
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Fasting would begin around the world tomorrow, as the crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. The moon was reportedly spotted on Sunday evening, meaning March 10 is the last day of the month of Sha’ban and the holy month will begin on Monday, March […]
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Sweden on Thursday became the 32nd member of NATO with the handover of documents at a ceremony in Washington, a historic move that Secretary of State Antony Blinken said marked a “strategic debacle” by Russia. “Good things come to those who wait,” Blinken said as he accepted the accession documents from Sweden’s prime minister, following […]
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The Nigerian government is working towards submitting an application for Nigeria to join international organization, BRICS. This was made known in a post shared via X (formerly Twitter) on Friday by the BRIC. “Nigeria will apply to join BRICS in 2024,” the union wrote. BRICS countries include major world powers, such as China and Russia, […]
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CONCRETE barriers are being built along a stretch of the South Africa-Mozambique border to prevent people crossing over to steal and smuggle vehicles. South African authorities have budgeted close to $2.7m (£2.1m) to build the wall. It’s made up of three sections: Building works on the Tembe Elephant Park section “are currently underway,” according to […]
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in collaboration with Al-Habibiyya Islamic Society have launched N1 billion fund in support of IDPs in the country. UNHCR also said there are 3.4 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. The UNHCR Resident Representative in Nigeria, Rahmatullah Muhammed, said this in Abuja at the launch of […]
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