US Increases Tourist, Student Visa Fee By 15%
The United States has announced an increase in non-immigrant visa application (NIV) and study visa processing fees. In a statement on Wednesday, the US department of state said the hike was necessitated after a review of the country’s costs of providing these services. The new fee will be effective from May 30. “These increases were […]
Yul Edochie Loses First Son
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. It was gathered that Kambilichukwu died on Thursday morning His death is coming two months after Edochie celebrated his 16th birthday with his wife, May Edochie. Yul had written on Instagram, “A very happy 16th birthday to my first son, Kambilinachukwu Leo Yul-Edochie. […]
Buhari swears in Arase as PSC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Arase’s swearing-in preceded the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), came two months after the senate confirmed him as chairperson of the PSC. Buhari had forwarded Arase’s name to the Senate […]
INEC to issue Certificates of Return to Osun lawmakers on Thursday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State said it would issue Certificates of Return to the 26 elected members of the Osun House of Assembly on Thursday. In a statement signed by the Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, on Wednesday, he said the event would hold at the Osun INEC […]
King Charles visits Germany on first trip abroad
Britain’s King Charles III has travelled to Germany for his first state visit abroad. The three-day trip will feature an address before the German parliament and a meeting with Ukrainian refugees. Charles, who is travelling with his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, will be received with a 21-gun salute at Berlin’s airport on Wednesday afternoon, […]
Benue Governor-elect receives Certificate of Return
Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, the Benue Governor-elect on Wednesday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), promising to live up to the expectations of the people. He said, “We will not take this trust of yours for granted. We remain indebted to all who made this day possible. We will […]
Makinde, Assembly members-elect get Certificates of Return
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State on Wednesday issued Certificate of Return to Gov. Seyi Makinde, as the winner of the governorship election held on March 18. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the event held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, where the presentation of Certificates of […]
Buhari Swears In Arase As PSC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in ex-IGP Arase Solomon as the chairperson of the Police Service Commission(PSC). Arase was sworn in on Wednesday in Abuja during the federal executive council meeting. Present at the swearing were Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo, Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation; Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to the […]
Bauchi Assembly: PDP wins 22 seats, APC 8, NNPP 1
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won majority seats of 22 out of the 31 Bauchi State House of Assembly seats in the March 18 Governorship and State Assembly elections. This is contained in the list released by Mr Aliyu Shaba, the Deputy Director Voter Education, of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Bauchi, on […]
Osinbajo celebrates Tinubu at 71
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated President-elect Bola Tinubu on his 71st birthday. The vice president conveyed his felicitations in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday in Abuja. He prayed God to grant the president-elect more wisdom and strength in the years to come. He said, “Dolly and I rejoice with you, the […]
