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Canada has increased the amount of money international students must show when applying for a study permit, with the new financial requirement taking effect on September 1, 2026. Under the updated requirement, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover their tuition, living expenses and transportation costs to and from Canada without relying […]

The Civil Defence, Correction, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has directed shortlisted candidates to check its website for the oral interview dates and venues of the exercise. It published this directive made through a statement issued by the board’s secretary, Maj.-Gen. Abdulamalik Jubril (rtd), on Friday, August 28, 2026. In the statement, he urged […]

Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja Senator Adams Oshiomhole who represents Edo North, and is also a former governor of the state, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. Describing the passing as a profound loss to the Nigerian labour movement and the nation in […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed concerns about his age ahead of the 2027 presidential election, asking critics whether he looks like someone who is approaching 80. Atiku stated this in an interview with BBC Hausa published on Friday, while responding to concerns that his age […]

President Bola Tinubu in a group photograph with the APC governors after the meeting. Photo: State House President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held closed door talks with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, otherwise known as the Progressives Governors‘ Forum, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Thursday’s meeting is the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the recent killings in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State and the abduction of over 60 worshippers from a mosque in Borgu, Niger State, describing the incidents as evidence of a worsening security crisis in the country. In a statement issued […]

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede The Defence Headquarters has disowned a viral video purportedly showing the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, making statements suggesting partisan political support. It described the video as fabricated and said it did not originate from the CDS. According to a statement issued on its X handle […]

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant presidential amnesty to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, as part of efforts to promote national healing and unity. He made the appeal in a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Ibrahim […]

Spokesperson for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has said his principal would restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027 but would gradually phase out the intervention after the economy recovers. Ibe, who spoke on AIT on Tuesday, said the proposed subsidy would differ from the former subsidy regime, as government support would be […]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress administration has enough achievements to present to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio said the administration inherited a difficult economic situation, claiming that 27 states were unable to pay workers’ salaries and pensions […]