UK Spouse Citizenship: 3-Year Residency, 270-Day Absence Limit
UK sets strict residency rules for foreign spouses of British citizens applying for citizenship: 3 years in UK, max 270 days abroad, and indefinite leave required.
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UK Publishes 4 Restrictions for Student Visa Holders, Visa Fee
The UK government published official guidance listing four restrictions for student visa holders, including bans on public funds, certain jobs, self-employment, and local authority schools. Visa application fee is £558.
Deputy Speaker Clarifies N1 Billion Church Budget Controversy
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu clarified that a ₦1 billion budget provision for churches is actually a ₦780 million youth re-orientation programme targeting 130 churches, not just musical instruments.
Nigeria Police Top Payroll Fraud List with 908 Ghost Workers
The ICPC has named the Nigeria Police Force as the institution with the highest number of suspected ghost workers, uncovering 908 cases across 50 federal agencies and recovering N942 million.
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SSS to Appeal Ansaru Commanders' Life Sentences, Seeks Death
The SSS plans to appeal life sentences for two Ansaru commanders, arguing only the death penalty fits their crimes, amid Nigeria's rare use of executions.
ICPC Questions Gbajabiamila Over Fake Investment Council
The ICPC confirmed questioning Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, over a fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council that operated illegally for two years.
EFCC to Present Imoke as Witness in Agunloye Trial
The EFCC will present former Cross River Governor Liyel Imoke as a witness in the corruption trial of ex-Power Minister Olu Agunloye over the $6 billion Mambilla hydropower contract. Imoke's testimony was stalled after defense objected.
Tijah Bolton-Akpan joins Resource Justice Network board
Tijah Bolton-Akpan, executive director of Policy Alert, has been elected as Anglophone West Africa representative on the global board of the Resource Justice Network, formerly Publish What You Pay.
CBN: PFIPC Foreign Accounts Never Activated
The Central Bank of Nigeria told the House of Representatives that two foreign currency accounts opened for the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council were never activated and remain inactive with zero balances.
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US Warns Against Travel to Middle East Amid Iran Conflict
The US State Department advises against travel to the Middle East due to escalating tensions with Iran, citing potential for unforeseen escalation and targeting of US interests.
Nigeria's 50 million annual foodborne illnesses prompt House action
Nigeria records 50 million foodborne illnesses and 53,000 deaths yearly. The House of Representatives calls for strengthened surveillance, inspection, and certification across the food chain.
Senate Extends Safe Schools Probe, Expands Scope
The Senate has extended by two weeks the deadline for its ad hoc committee investigating over $30 million spent on Nigeria's Safe Schools Programme, also expanding its mandate to include TETFUND, NELFUND, UBEC, and humanitarian funds.
Ondo Speaker Denies ₦44m Fraud, Faces Resignation Calls
Ondo Assembly Speaker Olamide Oladiji denies allegations of misappropriating ₦44 million from OSOPADEC, as two-thirds of lawmakers demand his resignation amid corruption claims.
Senate Orders AMCON Wind-Down Report Ahead of 2030 Closure
Nigeria's Senate committee has directed AMCON to compile a comprehensive operations report as the corporation prepares to wind down by 2030, following the clearance of Lamido Yuguda as chairman.
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NBA Election Flawed: Ubani Demands Review, Cites Voter Disenfranchisement
Monday Ubani, SAN, calls for a comprehensive review of the NBA's 2026 election amid technical failures that prevented many lawyers from voting, questioning the process's integrity.
Remi Tinubu Donates N2 Billion for Akwete Fabric
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu donates N2 billion to Abia State to develop Akwete fabric, preserving the hand-woven textile heritage and boosting the local economy.
Enugu Governor Rewards 13-Year-Old STEM Olympiad Gold Medalist
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah rewarded 13-year-old Chimdiebube Onwubiko, a gold medalist at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, with N2 million, plus gifts for his teacher and school.
Nigeria Recovers ₦941.9 Million from IPPIS Ghost Worker Fraud
Nigeria's ICPC secures final forfeiture of ₦941.9 million from payroll fraud involving 909 accounts across 17 banks, highlighting systemic weaknesses in public financial management.
NHRC Inaugurates Committee on Climate Change Rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has inaugurated a National Working Committee to address human rights violations linked to climate change in Nigeria, focusing on protecting vulnerable communities.
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Remi Tinubu pledges ₦2bn for Akwete weaving, says she'll wear fabric if Tinubu wins
First Lady Remi Tinubu unveils ₦2 billion intervention for Akwete weaving cooperative in Abia, promises to wear the fabric if President Tinubu wins re-election in 2027.
Military Used Old Video as Evidence of ISWAP Operative's Death
The Nigerian military claimed to have killed ISWAP media operative Abu Salim al-Barnawi in July 2026, but a fact-check reveals the obituary video cited as evidence was produced around 2019-2020, not after the alleged operation.
Cross River Assembly Passes Anti-Gay Marriage Bill
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill prohibiting same-sex marriage and civil unions, citing biblical teachings and moral concerns.
BoG Warns Traders Against Rejecting Cedi Coins
The Bank of Ghana has warned traders against rejecting cedi coins, stating it is illegal and undermining the currency's acceptability.
Court clarifies FCCPC, NCC roles for airtime credit services
Federal High Court in Lagos clarifies FCCPC and NCC roles in airtime credit regulation, benefiting 40 million Nigerians and potentially preventing service disruptions.
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APC Southeast Commends Peter Eze for Fair Representation at FCC
The APC Southeast chapter has praised Federal Commissioner Peter Ogbonna Eze for promoting equitable representation and inclusive governance at the Federal Character Commission.
Maduro Trial Set for June 1, 2027 in New York on Drug Charges
A New York judge set June 1, 2027 for the trial of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug and weapons charges. Maduro was captured in a US military raid in January.
Court Bars EFCC from Investigating Oyo State Finances
A federal high court in Ibadan has restrained the EFCC from probing Oyo state's finances, ruling the anti-graft agency's request was a speculative fishing expedition.
MURIC Rejects Life Sentences, Demands Death Penalty for Terrorists
MURIC rejects life sentences for two Ansaru commanders convicted by a Federal High Court, calling for death penalty and warning of jailbreak risks.
Atiku Blasts APC, Tinubu Over N12.8 Trillion Service-Wide Vote
Atiku Abubakar's media office demands full breakdown of N12.8 trillion Service-Wide Vote in 2026 budget, calling it a 'slush fund' after 1,918% increase from 2024.
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ICPC Recovers N942 Million from 908 Ghost Workers
The ICPC has recovered N942 million from 908 suspected ghost workers across 50 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in Nigeria, saving the government billions annually.
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