The UK Home Office has unveiled new English language test requirements for visa applications, aiming to improve the accuracy of language proficiency assessments. Starting from December 2025, applicants will need to pass an updated Secure English Language Test (SELT) with higher standards. This...
Gunmen have killed at least 17 people in two separate attacks on Benue communities, raising renewed fears over insecurity and the protection of rural residents.
Highlights
The attacks occurred in the Apa and Guma LGAs of Benue State.
Victims include both men and women, many of them local...
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Femi Falana, a prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, has called for the removal of Rivers State's Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, for breaching President Tinubu’s official orders. Falana argues that Ibas’s actions, including making appointments without presidential regulation...
A gunman was arrested following a shooting at Florida State University’s Tallahassee campus, leaving at least four injured. The incident occurred near the Student Union, prompting emergency alerts and a campus-wide lockdown. Authorities, including the FBI, responded quickly. The suspect is in...
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Ondo State Police debunk claims that First Lady Remi Tinubu’s convoy was involved in a fatal Akure accident. Authorities confirm a hit-and-run by an unregistered Lexus caused the tragedy. Eyewitnesses and investigations support the denial. The police promise a full inquiry and visit the victim’s...
Violence broke out in Kano after Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. The Gunners' aggregate victory sparked clashes between jubilant Arsenal fans and angry Madrid supporters. A viral video shows the chaos, as authorities remain silent on arrests or...
390 former Boko Haram members completed a government-led de-radicalisation programme in Gombe State. Trained in vocational skills, they pledged loyalty to Nigeria. Officials praised the initiative, but public reactions online remain skeptical about its long-term impact. The programme aims to...
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has begun a 70-hour chess marathon in Times Square to break the Guinness World Record. The event also aims to raise support for free education for homeless children. Onakoya previously completed a 60-hour run, which was not recognized by Guinness World...
A Chinese businessman seen in a viral video handing ₦5,000 to Nigerian police officers claims it was a gesture of appreciation, not a bribe. While the public reacted harshly, calling out misconduct, the Nigeria Police Force condemned the act and pledged sanctions against the involved officers...
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