Non-EU migrants will see their partners banned from coming to the UK if they have an outstanding debt of £500 with the NHS, according to reports. Amber Rudd, the Home Secretary, is expected to announce that those living in the UK with debts could also be refused “leave to remain”. …
Read More »Cross river flags off Calabar carnival
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, has inaugurated the 2016 dry run to signify the commencement of the 2016 annual Calabar Carnival. Speaking after the inauguration on Sunday in Calabar, Ayade said that the celebration marked the 12th anniversary of the carnival. The governor, who disclosed that the theme of …
Read More »Germany will send back most Nigerians: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently wrapped up a week of Africa diplomacy aimed at slowing the flow of migrants to Europe from a continent battered by conflict and poverty, THE LOCAL reports. She hosted Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, having also met Chad’s head of state Idriss Deby two days earlier …
Read More »Deported migrants tell tales of woes
Deported migrants, hitherto Europe-bound, have recounted distressing narratives of their journeys via the Sahara Desert, Libya and the perilous Mediterranean Sea. They are among the lucky ones who remain alive to tell their stories. This year alone, over 3,600 Europe bound migrants have died, even though thousands of others were …
Read More »EU to bribe Nigeria, others halt migrants
The European Union is deploying a mix of carrot and stick policies to halt the flow of African migrants into Europe. Apart from building a fortress Europe, the EU is planning to bribe African governments with aid package to help keep their people at home. It is also offering preferential trade treatment under …
Read More »Ambode sacks Tourism, Finance, Transport Commissioners
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has (today) Wednesday sacked the Commissioners for Tourism- Folorunsho Folarin- Coker, Finance- Dr Mustapha Akinkunmi and Transportation, Dr Ekundayo Mobereola and effected a reshuffle of his cabinet. TVC news reports. In a Press Statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, the …
Read More »Photos: Meet the sexy Mr Tourism Nigeria 2016 finalists
After auditioning in 8 Cities in Nigeria, Zanzy Entertainment the Producers of Mr Tourism Nigeria Pageant has released photos of the sexiest Men in Nigeria who will make It to the ACHIEVERS Camp this year. Mr Tourism Nigeria Pageant is currently in its 6th season this year with the theme …
Read More »Tourism Is The New Oil In Nigeria
Despite the current economic recession, Nigeria’s future is bright, as the country diversifies its economy away from oil, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said in Lagos on Tuesday. NTA reports. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the 2016 World Tourism Day in Eko Atlantic, the city …
Read More »Libya deports 152 more Nigerians
About 152 Nigerians deported from Libya yesterday arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) at 4pm. This deportation is coming barely two months after 240 Nigerians were deported from Libya. According to sources at the airport, the deportees said they voluntarily returned to Nigeria on their own accord, but it …
Read More »Nigeria: UAE Stops Issuing Visa to Nigerians
Indications have emerged that the authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have stopped issuing visas to Nigerians, following the stabbing of a police officer by a group of six boys. The incident which took place in Deira, the hub of business in Dubai, resulted in the massive arrest of …
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