Category: News Across the Globe

The United Kingdom has officially banned international recruitment for social care roles as part of a sweeping immigration overhaul aimed at drastically reducing so-called “low-skilled migration.” The new policy was unveiled Monday in an 82-page Immigration White Paper titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System.” According to the document released by the Home Office, the UK will no longer accept new overseas applications for social care positions, marking a hardline shift in immigration policy. “We will close social care visas to new overseas applications,” the paper stated, citing concerns over…

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The Kano State Government has banned live political programmes across all media outlets in the state and placed strict restrictions on journalists, including a prohibition on asking provocative questions during interviews. The announcement followed a media stakeholders’ meeting chaired by Ibrahim Waiya, spokesperson to the state governor, and was conveyed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Sani Yola, Director of Special Duties at the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs. According to the statement, individuals appearing on any media platform for interviews must now sign an undertaking to avoid…

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The Ogun State Police Command has restored calm to the Carpark C section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State chapter, staged a protest that briefly disrupted traffic on Monday. The students blocked the highway to express their frustration over alleged mismanagement of student loan funds and the deteriorating state of the education sector. Their grievances included a lack of transparency in the disbursement of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) loans, the rising cost of tuition, and poor learning conditions in…

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Dr. Tijion Esho, a Nigerian doctor based in the United Kingdom, has had his medical licences revoked following allegations of engaging in sexual misconduct in exchange for free Botox injections, as reported by Telegraph. Dr. Esho, known for his expertise in cosmetic surgery, regularly appeared on popular television programs such as ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s Morning Live, and E4’s Body Fixers, where he offered medical opinions and commentary. He also founded the Esho Clinic, with locations in London, Liverpool, and Dubai, catering to a clientele that includes celebrities. During a…

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Amidst concerns over the continued surge in prices of goods and services despite the recent strengthening of the Naira against the dollar, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced measures to safeguard consumers from exploitation. Describing the situation as unacceptable, the FCCPC vowed not to stand idly by while Nigerian consumers bear the brunt of inflated prices. In a statement released to journalists and signed by the Acting Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, the Commission outlined its proactive approach to address the issue. The…

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The process of selecting the next Olubadan faced a setback yesterday as eight kingmakers opted out of the meeting called by Chief Rashidi Ladoja, the Head of the Ibadan Traditional Council. Convened at the historic Mapo Hall, the meeting aimed to initiate proceedings leading to the appointment of the next Olubadan. However, Chief Ladoja, also serving as the Otun Olubadan, was the sole member present from the Olubadan in Council, with the remaining eight out of eleven members abstaining from the gathering. The Olubadan-in-Council comprises eleven members, including the Iyalode…

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