Finland Lists 4 Foreigner Groups Exempt From Citizenship Language Test
Finland's Immigration Service confirms rare exemptions to citizenship language requirements for four categories, including over-65s and those with health issues.
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Wike Orders Demolition of Abuja Water Channel Houses by Saturday
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike orders demolition of houses blocking Abuja water channels by Saturday, August 18, amid flooding and public anger.
Jonathan Slams Governors Storming States During Off-Cycle Polls
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan condemns governors and officials converging on Osun, Ekiti, Ondo during elections, urging National Peace Committee to set political conduct boundaries.
5 Countries With Job Seeker Visas for Skilled Nigerians in 2026
Skilled Nigerians can move to Germany, Portugal, Austria, UAE, or UK under job seeker visa routes in 2026, each with specific eligibility conditions.
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Banks Flag 42,082 Suspicious Transactions in 2025
Nigerian banks and fintechs submitted 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports to the NFIU in 2025, a 48.8% drop from 2024, as CTRs surged 61.6% to 41.72 million.
Ganduje's Son Rejoins APC After Failed NDC Bid
Abdulaziz Ganduje rejoined the APC in Kano after his NDC House of Reps bid failed. He returned after the nomination deadline, raising questions about his 2027 plans.
UAE Unveils New Scholarship Rules for Emirati Students
UAE's Ministry of Higher Education introduces Ministerial Resolution No. (179) of 2026, reshaping scholarships with new ranking criteria and eight priority countries.
Nigeria Customs 2026 Car Import Rules: Age, LHD, Green Tax
Nigeria's 2026 vehicle import rules ban cars older than 12 years, require left-hand drive, and add Green Tax surcharges on engines over 2000cc, effective July 1, 2026.
Osun Election Proves Evil Has Expiry Date – Utomi
Political economist Pat Utomi says the Osun governorship election proves evil has an expiry date, warning politicians who ignore public anger risk consequences.
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FIFA sacks senior executive who criticised Infantino
FIFA confirmed Kevin Lamour's departure as COO on 17 August 2026, following his criticism of a $20bn commercial plan that was later withdrawn.
US Embassy in Nigeria Suspends Nonimmigrant Visa Services
The US Embassy in Nigeria announced suspension of all routine nonimmigrant visa services, including tourist, business, and petition-based visas, effective August 18, 2026.
983 Fail 2026 Bar Final Resit, Pass Rate Drops to 45.3%
Nearly half of 1,955 candidates failed the May 2026 bar final resit, with 983 failing. The pass rate is 45.3%, a sharp decline from 2025's 36.3% failure rate.
Oyebamiji Raises Alarm Over Post-Election Violence in Osun
APC's Bola Oyebamiji calls for police intervention as violence against party members escalates 24 hours after Osun election, while respecting the electoral outcome.
UAE Residency for Foreign Widows or Divorced Wives of Emiratis
UAE grants Non-Working Residence Permit to foreign women widowed or divorced by Emirati husbands, provided they have at least one child from the marriage, under Article 58 of Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022.
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Portugal Publishes Residency Visa Types for Remote Workers, Entrepreneurs
Portugal's government has published an official breakdown of residency visa categories for foreigners, including remote workers, entrepreneurs, and teachers, clarifying application routes.
APC Rejects Osun Gov Election Results, Claims Adeleke Didn't Win
APC's Osun campaign DG, Oluwole Oke, says party won't congratulate Adeleke, disputing INEC's declaration after thorough review.
Access Holdings Delays H1 Results to Sept 30 Over CBN Approval
Access Holdings Plc has postponed its H1 2026 audited financial results to September 30, pending CBN approval, according to a regulatory filing.
Edo Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru Named Minority Leader Amid Rumours
Edo Assembly names Natasha Osawaru Minority Leader during reshuffle. She reacts on Facebook, addressing her new role as a trust amid alleged marriage crisis with 2Baba.
S.Korea President Proposes Talks to End Korean War
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak proposes talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, citing the need for peaceful coexistence and denuclearization.
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Adeleke Set to Win Osun Governorship, INEC Collates Final Results
Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party is set to be declared winner of Osun governorship election with 511,067 votes against APC's 444,811, a margin of 66,256 votes, according to INEC results from all 30 LGAs.
APC Agents Absent as Osun Governorship Result Collation Ends
APC officials and agents were absent during the final collation of Osun governorship election results at INEC HQ in Osogbo, signaling the party's apparent concession. Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party led with over 60,000 votes.
Tinubu urged to intervene in NIS unpaid allowances
Civil liberties advocate Steve Aluko urges President Tinubu to address unpaid allowances owed to Nigeria Immigration Service officers abroad, with some owed up to 15 months.
Osun Residents Hail INEC for Credible Governorship Election
Residents of Ede North and Ede South in Osun State praised INEC for a peaceful governorship election, celebrating Governor Adeleke's victory and urging improvements before the presidential poll.
NYSC Commends Corps Members for Discipline in Osun Election
NYSC Osun coordinator Ekeng Kubiangha praised corps members for their discipline and commitment during Saturday's governorship election, which saw Ademola Adeleke declared winner.
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Davido Celebrates Uncle Adeleke's Re-election as Osun Governor
Afrobeats star Davido celebrated his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, after INEC declared him winner of the Osun governorship election with 511,067 votes.
Adeleke Thanks Tinubu for Call, Expects APC Rival to Congratulate
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke says President Tinubu called to congratulate him after his re-election win, and he expects his APC challenger Bola Oyebamiji to do the same.
Obi Hails Adeleke's Osun Victory, Says Democracy Wins
Peter Obi congratulates Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on re-election, calls victory a historic democratic achievement for Nigeria, urges citizens to protect votes in 2027.
Bauchi APC Welcomes 150,000 New Members in Political Shift
Bauchi APC confirms over 150,000 new members joined, citing Tinubu's performance and health reforms, with lists presented by party leaders.
Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Re-election, Urges Unity
President Tinubu congratulates Osun Governor Adeleke on re-election, urging unity and praising democratic process. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat APC's Oyebamiji.
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Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke, Urges Unity After Osun Victory
President Tinubu congratulates Governor Adeleke on Osun re-election, urges unity, praises INEC, in a statement by Bayo Onanuga.
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