The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, cleared over 204,332 backlog of passport applications in 10 months. Tunji-Ojo made this known while reeling out the Ministry’s achievements in the last one year at a media event in Abuja on Friday. He assured Nigerians that never again will there be backlogs of passport applications in the country with the reform measures currently in place. “In the last year, we introduced advanced border management technologies, including GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and other surveillance tools and infrastructure, to enhance national security. “This technology allows for better monitoring…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has pledged to address legitimate concerns raised by the Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria, AHUON. The Assistant Director, Public Affairs of NAHCON, Mrs Fatima Usara, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Usara said the Commission was concerned about the directive by the association to its members to suspend participation in the 2025 Hajj preparations. “While we acknowledge the issues raised regarding accumulated refunds, it is important to clarify that NAHCON has been in continuous communication with AHOUN on this matter. “The delay in resolving certain financial issues…
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Sevilla manager, Garcia Pimienta has challenged Chidera Ejuke to keep up with his impressive performance in the club’s 2-1 win over Real Valladolid. Ejuke came off the bench to score the Rojiblancos winning goal five minutes from time. It was the winger’s maiden goal for the former UEFA Europa League champions. The win was also Sevilla’s second in the Spanish top-flight this season. Pimienta tasked the Nigerian to replicate the performance in future games. “For me he is a top starter. He came on and did two very good things. That’s what he is there for, so that I have…
Peterson Okopi, a renowned Nigerian gospel singer, has tied the knot with his partner, Prudent Gabriel. The couple exchanged their vows at a private ceremony attended by loved ones. Expressing his happiness in an Instagram post on Friday, Peterson shared pictures from the event. Captioning the pictures, he wrote: “It is official Mr and Mrs O. “Today I married my best friend and the absolute love of my life legally. Journey to #heavenonearth2024.” Photos: Gospel singer Peterson Okopi ties knot with lover [PHOTOS]
British supermodel, Naomi Campbell, has been banned from being a United Kingdom charity trustee. Naomi was banned for five years after a UK watchdog found charity funds were spent on luxury spa treatments and hotels. The UK Charity Commission, which registers and regulates charities in England and Wales, said following a three-year investigation into the financial activities, “only 8.5% of the charity’s overall expenditure went on charitable grants in a six-year period from 2016”. The commission in a statement revealed that part of the charity funds was used to pay Campbell’s stay at luxurious hotels, spa treatment and cigarettes. Reacting…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 40-year-old ex-convict, Richard John, over alleged kidnapping and armed robbery. The State Police Commissioner, Nemi Edwin-Iwo disclosed this on Friday during a news conference in Benin. Edwin-Iwo named other members of the gang, now at large, as Ishmael Peter, the gang leader; Emmanuel Audu and another simply identified as Lucky. According to the CP m, John served jail terms with the fleeing suspects at Koton-Karfe Prison in Kogi. He noted that the suspects on May 7 invaded the home of one Promise Ehichoya at Illela Quarters, Ekpoma, tied him up…
Police in Anambra State have assured of adequate security in Saturday’s local government elections in the state, saying that residents of areas prone to insecurity will vote at the local government headquarters. Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam stated this in a press conference yesterday. He said: “Places like Lilu, Iseke, Ubuluisiuzo, Mbosi where there is insecurity would vote at their local government council headquarters, and there will be provided security and facilities there. “We have deployed enough manpower in the state to ensure adequate security, and we are assuring people of their safety.” He said…
Famous veteran actors, Madam Saje and Kanayo O Kanayo will receive ‘Lifetime Achievement’ awards at the 2024 Best of Nollywood, BON, Awards. Founder of BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, announced the honours in a statement on Friday. “Why must we wait till our movie heroes are dead to give them awards? Posthumous awards are good, but it’s better the recipient receives the awards while alive. “Actress Fausat Balogun known as Madam Saje and Kanayo are people we grew up watching. They inspired the generation we watch now, and still maintained their stand in the industry. That’s why we chose them as…
Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester striker, Michael Owen, has labelled Federico Chiesa as a classic player. He said the Italian is a good signing for Liverpool suggesting the former Juventus ace joined the Premier League team as a rotational option. Chiesa left Juventus in a potential £12.5 million move to join the Reds last month. The 26-year-old forward made his debut for the Reds in their 3-1 UEFA Champions League win at AC Milan. The Italy international started his first game for them in a 5-1 league cup victory over West Ham United on Wednesday. Speaking to DAZN, Owen…