European Union states received 25 per cent more asylum applications in June 2023 compared with June 2022, the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat said on Friday. In June, 83,385 people applied for international protection in one of the bloc’s 27 member states. The figure is however lower than in autumn 2022,Continue Reading
Addis Ababa, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua/NAN) The number of people arriving in Ethiopia due to the conflict in Sudan has reached 81,095, according to the UN migration agency. As of Sept. 16, a total of 81,095 crossings had been made by returnees, refugees and asylum seekers from conflict-affected Sudan toContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested six suspected internet fraudsters in Bauchi. Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said in a statement in Abuja According to him, the suspects are Okeychuku Ani, Rousham Danjuma, Iloabuchi Sideofor, Emmanuel Adibeh, Onyedikachi Iwanze and Elijah Simon. “ They were arrested onContinue Reading
By Chioma Ugboma Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Friday assured that the state’s governorship election billed for Nov. 11 would be the most peaceful ever held in the state. Speaking at the 3rd Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) Seminar for Nigeria’s Political and Crime Correspondents/Editors in Abuja, the governor saidContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Friday advised Nigerian youths to desist from substance abuse and involvement in illicit drugs for a greater and better future. Mrs Rita Geh, Director, Narcotics and Controlled Substance, NDLEA, gave the advice at a conference organised for secondaryContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola University Press (UP) Plc on Thursday in Ibadan declared a dividend of 10 kobo per share for the 2022/2023 financial year. The Chairman, Board of UP Plc, Mr Obafunso Ogunkeye, made the declaration while addressing shareholders during the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company. OgunkeyeContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will sanction fuel stations operators who alters petroleum pumps. Mr Farouk Ahmed, NMDPRA Chief Executive, said this during an interactive session with commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Gift Bayo/Angela Atabo Stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to channel its economic development policies to impact positively on the wellbeing of Nigerians and reduce the incidence of poverty. The stakeholders made the call during a Policy Roundtable on “New Economic Policymaking for Equitable Growth and Social Inclusion”Continue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has published the details of four men convicted for sexual offences to serve as deterrent to others in the state. The identifies of the offenders were made public on Thursday. The details of the publication include the names,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George International Police Officers from Spain have concluded a three-day training on effective management of Tafficking in Person and Smuggling of Migrants (TIP/SOM) for officers drawn from Nigeria Law Enforcement Agencies. The officers who participated in the training are from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Police andContinue Reading
