New Zealand has announced a new six-month work visa for eligible international graduates as part of reforms aimed at aligning immigration policies with labour market demands as the visa grants six months of open work rights, allowing graduates time to secure employment.
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA),with the European Union , Germany and Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) has launched national guidelines for linking solar mini-grids to Nigeria’s distribution networks.
Grammy-winning Nigerian-British singer Talay Riley, 35, died after being stabbed in East London on Friday. Police launched a murder probe after the attack in Silvertown as the family called him a multi-platinum songwriter with “one of the purest hearts."
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on "harmful" online platforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media as he’ll outline the move today though a full ban isn’t expected this week.
A generator fire destroyed a store and a room in a 5-bedroom bungalow at No. 5 Obafemi Akere Street, Ilorin, on Sunday morning. The Kwara Fire Service said prompt response stopped the blaze from spreading.
The Federal Government has approved five Air Peace evacuation flights for Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with 500+ already screened as the first flight carrying about 270 passengers is set to leave Johannesburg Monday evening as repatriation is voluntary.
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo has resigned from the APC, citing maltreatment and disrespect after being sidelined in Ogun’s consensus selection of Senator Adeola as governorship candidate.
The Rector of Ilorin’s International Aviation College, Capt. Yakubu Okatahi credits Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s support for reviving the school, saying it has trained over 250 pilots. He noted the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority gave the college 96% in its latest audit
The National Emergency Management Agency has stepped up flood preparations in Lagos ahead of the rainy season, warning that Badagry, Epe, Alimosho, Ikeja, and Surulere face a high risk.
The US Senate approved $70 billion to fund ICE and Border Patrol throughout Trump’s term, handing the president a major win on immigration as the bill cleared after a lengthy “vote-a-rama” over Republican infighting and now heads to the House for a final vote next week.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s counterterrorism strategy, saying terrorists are adapting while government responses stay static.
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has distanced itself from Omoyele Sowore’s Take It Back Movement, accusing it of blending activism with partisan politics. NANS President Akinteye Babatunde said the group won’t join TIB protests over recent student abductions
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, says AI is no longer the future but already reshaping security operations worldwide. Speaking at the AI-POL Leadership Dialogue in Abuja, he noted that Nigeria was designated a priority partner for the African AI Policing Pilot.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8-9 at Kim Jong Un’s invitation – his first trip to Pyongyang in 7 years. Beijing says the visit aims to shore up ties as North Korea grows closer to Russia.
Kwara APC chieftain and the chairman of Stefolga and FlowFM 92.7, Engr. Femi Sanni, popularly called Araba, has been conferred the prestigious Fellowship of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, FNSE.
The Lagos government will ban the carriage of goods and heavy luggage on all regulated public buses from June 1, as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority says the move follows complaints that carrying bulky items affects passenger comfort, safety, and service efficiency
The Kwara State Government has handed over two revitalized primary health care centres in Ganmo and Balogun Alanamu to their communities. The facilities, equipped with delivery suites, antenatal care, and immunization services.
Afro-house singer Niniola has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, CEO of NaijaReview. The Grammy-nominated artist shared the news on Instagram early Wednesday, as the cause of death was not disclosed.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Beijing today, hailing strong ties and signing around 40 agreements on energy, trade, and education.