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By Peter Omopo  London, July 26, 2025 — Thousands of Nigerians working in the United Kingdom under Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or Skilled Worker visas face an uncertain future following sweeping immigration policy changes announced by the British government. In a major crackdown aimed at reducing net migration, the UK Home Office has removed more than 100 job roles from CoS eligibility and raised the minimum salary thresholds for others by at least 30 percent. The new rules, which came into effect on July 22, have sparked panic among many foreign workers, including a significant number of Nigerians, whose current…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos | July 19, 2025 — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, commissioned a series of landmark infrastructure projects across Agboyi-Ketu and Bariga Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to grassroots development and inclusive governance. In Agboyi-Ketu, the Governor unveiled the Otunba Bushura Alebiosu Multipurpose Building, a new primary school, a state-of-the-art ICT hub, the Oba Taiwo Adesegun Lamina Sports Centre, and four newly constructed roads. These projects, facilitated by Hon. Dele Osinowo, aim to boost education, youth development, and connectivity within the community. Over in Bariga, under the leadership of Hon. Kolade Alabi, the…

By Peter Omopo  Ibadan | July 25, 2025 — The International Tourism Investment Summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, from July 22 to 24, 2025, brought together industry leaders, government officials, investors, and creatives to spotlight the immense potential of Nigeria’s tourism sector. Among the standout participants was the KAP Film Village & Resort, which emerged as a beacon of innovation and cultural tourism. The summit, themed around destination development, eco-tourism, and heritage preservation, served as a strategic platform to connect government-backed tourism projects with credible investors and partners. Attendees explored Oyo State’s natural and cultural assets, and discussed ways…

By Our Correspondent  In the heart of Lokoja, just a stone’s throw from the Kogi Government House and Chieftaincy Lodge, a gruesome crime has shattered the peace of a quiet creative enclave. What began as a normal evening of content production between two collaborators—Ayo Aiyepeku and Adebayo Pelumi—ended in blood, betrayal, and a narrative that now demands serious scrutiny. Ayo Aiyepeku, a promising creative photographer and digital storyteller, was found murdered and dismembered on Monday, July 22, 2025. The body parts were discovered chillingly stuffed into a fridge in the trunk of a Hilux truck parked behind the shared office…

By Peter Omopo  Osogbo | July 25, 2025 – Former Osun State Governor and ex-National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has disclosed that Governor Ademola Adeleke is facing sustained pressure to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on Arise News’ Prime News on Thursday, Oyinlola described the pressure as part of a broader pattern of ruling party tactics aimed at luring elected officials into its fold. “It feels horrible, I would say, but the fact is that there is always enormous pressure from the ruling party on all elected…

By Peter Omopo  Yola | July 25, 2025 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on traditional rulers in Adamawa State to take the lead in addressing the alarming number of out-of-school children, particularly girls, in the state and across Nigeria’s North-East region. Speaking during a one-day stakeholders meeting held on Tuesday in Yola, the Chief of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, revealed that more than 80 million school-age children are currently out of school in Nigeria. She stressed that traditional institutions must become key advocates for child education due to their close ties with communities.…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja | July 19, 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Education has officially pegged the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) at 12 years, as part of a newly launched policy document on Non-State Schools across Nigeria. The policy, introduced last week, standardizes the age of school entry in line with the 2013 edition of the National Policy on Education. It mandates that children must complete six years of primary education before transitioning to junior secondary school — ideally at age 12. According to the document, nursery education shall span three years: admission…

By Peter Omopo  Victoria Island, Lagos – July 25, 2025 Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Governor Babatunde Fashola have praised the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, for his contribution to urban development discourse as the monarch unveiled his new book, From City to Megacity: A Memoir of Lagos Urbanisation (1999–2023). The book launch, held at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, brought together dignitaries, policy makers, academics, and traditional leaders. The memoir chronicles the transformation of Lagos over a 24-year period, combining historical insight, governance reflection, and the monarch’s lived experience as a public servant and…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 25, 2025 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have ramped up efforts to dismantle terrorist funding networks following a recent bust in Plateau State where troops rejected a ₦13.7 million bribe during a security operation. Troops of Operation Safe Haven made the arrest on July 9, 2025, after intercepting a bullet-ridden vehicle along the Jos–Sanga Road. Two suspects were apprehended as they allegedly attempted to bribe the soldiers with ₦13,742,000 in cash to secure their release. At a press briefing in Abuja, Director of Defence Media…

By Peter Omopo  Ibadan, July 25, 2025 — The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has revealed that Nigeria harbours an alarming 40 per cent of the over 500 million illegal small arms and light weapons currently circulating in West Africa, warning that the influx is worsening the nation’s security crisis. Speaking in Ibadan on Thursday during the second Distinguished Personality Lecture organised by the TETFund Centre of Excellence in Security Management (TECESM) at the University of Ibadan, General Musa attributed the surge in illicit weapons to smuggling from conflict zones across the Sahel and North Africa. “These…