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Nigeria set to introduce Digital Travel Certificate – Interior Minister

Nigeria will soon introduce a Digital Travel Certificate (DTC) to improve security at the country’s borders and improve travellers’ experience in line with best global practices, according to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo. The minister disclosed this in Abuja at the closing ceremony of a two-day capacity building for personnel of the Nigeria …

Entertainment

Cardi B gives birth to third child amidst divorce saga

Famous American rapper, Cardi B has welcomed her third child with her estranged husband, Offset. This comes a month after Cardi filed for divorce and requested primary custody of their children along with child support, from Offset. She first announced her pregnancy on Aug. 1, hours after filing for divorce from. Announcing the news in …

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Borno flood: Police recover eleven decomposed bodies

The Borno State Police Command has recovered eleven decomposed bodies from various locations in Maiduguri, the state capital, as rescue operations continue across the affected areas. The massive flooding in Borno State has caused a lot of damage as it ravages through the state. Thousands of families trapped in Maiduguri flooded areas were evacuated to …

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UK govt states what foreign students must have in their savings before applying for visa

The United Kingdom government has introduced new financial requirements for students studying in London for nine or more months. The government now requires foreign nationals intending to study in the country to show proof of funds amounting to at least £13,348 in savings before applying for a visa. According to the Home Office, students planning …

Events

Eid-Maulud: Nigerian Govt declares Monday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16 public holiday to mark Eid-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani on Friday in Abuja. Ajani stated that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf …

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Many inmates escape from prison in Borno amid severe flooding

Many inmates have escaped from a prison facility in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Tuesday, amid severe flooding. The facility located along Custom Road, which houses some of the state’s most dangerous inmates, sustained significant damage, resulting in an unconfirmed number of prisoners escaping. Authorities confirmed that the escapees were considered highly dangerous and …