Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled plans on Thursday for a new fast-track visa route for “the brightest and best”, in a bid to attract the world’s top scientists to Britain after Brexit. The “shake-up” of immigration rules is aimed at encouraging elite researchers and specialists in science, engineering and technology to immigrate, the premier’s Downing…
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Brazilian topnotch defender David Luiz has completed a shock move from Chelsea to London rival-club Arsenal in an £8 million ($10m) deal. The Brazil international has moved across London and becomes the second defender to join the Gunners on deadline day. Luiz signed a two-year deal at the Emirates Stadium joining Kieran Tierney as a new face in the Gunners backline.…
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The European Union says protests remain a cardinal part of democracy as long as they remain peaceful. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Ketil Karlsen, however, said it was not the job of the EU to tell Nigeria how to conduct its internal affairs but added that the judiciary should be allowed to do its job.…
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The Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Thursday expressed concerns over the spate of insecurity in the South-Western part of the country. The literary icon and renowned playwright said there was the need for urgent action to be taken by stakeholders to address the issue. He stated this while speaking with journalists at the Fagunwa…
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Barely 25 minutes after a gang of unknown gunmen ambushed and murdered Reverend Father Paul Offu, on Thursday, August 1, 2019, in Enugu State, his bank account was emptied by an unidentified person, DailyTrust is reporting. According to a source working in the bank where the late cleric operated an account, the person was said…
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Barely 24 hours after releasing a former Politics Editor with Daily Trust, Ibrahim Dan-Halilu, the Department of State Services on Wednesday arrested him again in Kaduna State. Dan-Halilu was arrested on Sunday for supporting the #RevolutionNow movement led by SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore. A source close to the journalist said, “Dan-Halilu was arrested on Sunday…
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The Coalition of Northern Groups on Wednesday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to apologise to the nation for allegedly dragging the country to a desperate situation. The group, in a statement by its spokesman, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, further urged the President to own up on his inadequacies and take steps to address national grievances. It said although…
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The Director General of Passports in Saudi Arabia, Maj-Gen. Suleiman Al-Yahya, has disclosed that 1,819,790 intending pilgrims have arrived at the Kingdom to perform the annual hajj rites. The arrival of the individuals through the air, sea and land concluded the first stage of the religious rites. Disclosing this during a press conference in Jeddah…
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Spanish gaints, Real Madrid have reportedly offered €120 million (£111m/$135m) plus Luka Modric for Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar. According to sport, the Brazilian maestro could make a sensational switch to the Bernabeu if the deal go through. Real madrid rivals Barcelona are also making a push for the Brazilian, but they must first offload Philippe Coutinho before they can…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), is set to arraign a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Maurice Iwu for alleged money laundering. According to The Guardian, It was gathered that Iwu will be arraigned at a federal High Court, sitting in Lagos on a four-count charge bordering on money…
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