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 The United Kingdom issued some 132,000 visas to Nigerians in the first half of the year, says Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner.He revealed the number in an interview with newsmen in Lagos on Thursday. Baxter, however, could not readily give the total number of applications received from Nigerians during …

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, says plans are underway to rejig the N-Power scheme to accommodate more people and ensure prompt payment of beneficiaries’ stipends.Edu disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by her Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr Rasheed Zubair, in Abuja. …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won in all 18 Local Government Areas in the Edo State local government election held on Saturday, according to results released by the state independent electoral commission.The election was held in all the 18 local government areas of the state covering Edo North, Edo …

Bishop David Oyedepo, Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide AKA Winners Chapel has opened up on why he acquired a fleet of private jets. According to him, the reason is because God has blessed him richly.In a recent sermon at his church, also known as Winners Chapel, Oyedepo stated …

An indigene of Bayelsa State, Tonye Solomon has set another Guinness World Record.Mr Solomon, on 10 August, set the record for the most steps (150) climbed on a ladder while balancing a football (soccer ball) on the head, according to the Guinness World Records.“Tonye attempted this record to challenge himself …

The couple reportedly met in 2004 and got married in 2007. They have two children together, a boy and a girl. After 16 years of marriage, famous Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has announced his separation from his wife, Bunmi. The couple reportedly met in 2004 and got married in 2007. They have …

In today’s fast-paced world, a powerful technology known as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly revolutionizing the way we live, and Nigerians are no exception.AI, which allows machines to think and learn like humans, is becoming an integral part of our daily routines, offering convenience and opportunities like never before. Artificial …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. This was made known in a statement on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, who noted that the emergence of Ghandi followed the long-drawn processes …

  The 67 suspects arrested in Delta State over alleged homosexuality will be arraigned next week, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, has said. He told City Round on Friday that investigations were being intensified to ascertain the level of involvement of each of the suspects before their …

The administration of President Bola Tinubu is looking to attract funds held in domiciliary accounts and funds held by Nigerians abroad into massive investments in various sectors of the economy.  The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this at a press briefing in …