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The Federal Government has announced a three-month grace period for all foreigners residing in Nigeria with expired visas to leave the country without facing penalties. This directive was issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in a statement released on Friday, May 2, 2025. The announcement, signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, outlines new enforcement measures targeting overstaying foreigners. According to the NIS, “A 3-month grace period allows foreigners with expired visas to exit Nigeria without penalty, ending August 1st, 2025.” However, after the grace period lapses, overstayers will be subjected to strict penalties. “Overstaying now attracts…

The Nigerian Army has recorded major gains in its counterterrorism operations in Zamfara State, successfully neutralising top bandit leaders and recovering a significant cache of weapons in Talata-Mafara and Kaura-Namoda Local Government Areas. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Captain Suleiman Omale, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army. According to him, troops from Combat Team 6 (CT 6) engaged a large number of armed bandits who had attacked Mai Kwanugga village in Talata-Mafara LGA, where they were terrorising residents and burning down houses. “Upon contact, the troops engaged the criminals in a…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed he will rotate his squad for Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Brentford, prioritizing the upcoming Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Club just four days later. After a commanding 3-0 win over Athletic Club on Thursday, Amorim emphasized that the European competition remains the club’s main focus as United sit 14th in the Premier League and the Europa League presents their only chance at silverware this season. “The first thing is that the players who are at risk to get injured will not play, no matter what,” Amorim told reporters following the…

The Borno State Police Command has announced the recovery of an unexploded ordnance (UXO) and multiple explosive fragments in Maiduguri, following the recent fire and explosion at the Giwa Barracks military armory. Police sources revealed that a specialized team from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit was immediately dispatched to the scene. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the device, suspected to be linked to the earlier military incident, was safely evacuated by bomb disposal personnel. “In addition to the rocket, mortar bombs and projectile fragments were recovered from nearby residential areas,” the statement noted. In…

The Federal Government has officially launched the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs), following the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023. This development was confirmed through a statement issued by the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo. The new law, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, empowers FCOEs to simultaneously award the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. This marks a transformative moment in the ongoing reforms of Nigeria’s teacher education sector. While announcing the rollout of the policy in Abuja,…

The Bauchi State Police Command has successfully intercepted a truck suspected of transporting diverted refined iodised salt, valued at over N10 million. According to a press release issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Wakil, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Alkeleri Divisional Police Headquarters following credible intelligence. “On 30th April 2025, at about 1700 hours, operatives from the Alkeleri Divisional Police Headquarters acted on reliable intelligence, conducting a stop-and-search operation that led to the interception of a flat-topped truck trailer (registration number BAG 283 XF) carrying over one thousand bags of 25…

Tragedy has struck the Nigerian nursing community in the United Kingdom as a nurse, Nnena Miriam, was discovered dead in her Leeds apartment, prompting widespread grief and disbelief. The heartbreaking news was shared by Fellow Nurses Africa, a group committed to promoting the nursing profession across the continent. According to the organisation, Miriam’s body was found by police officers after a missing person report was filed by a close friend. The friend, worried after several days of unanswered calls and Miriam’s unexplained absence from work, took action and reported her missing. Authorities later confirmed the worst: her lifeless body was…

Chelsea edged closer to a spot in the UEFA Conference League final with a dominant 4-1 win over Swedish side Djurgarden in the first leg of their semi-final tie. The result means the Blues have now lost just once in their last 15 away fixtures in European competition. Facing Premier League opposition for the first time, Djurgarden were up against a rotated Chelsea squad named by Enzo Maresca, who has his sights set on both a European final and a potential Champions League qualification spot. Despite the changes, Chelsea quickly took control of the match. The breakthrough came inside 15…

Manchester United took a huge step toward the UEFA Europa League final with a ruthless 3-0 win over Athletic Club at San Mamés, ending the Basque side’s perfect home record in the competition. Although Alejandro Garnacho found the net early on, his strike was ruled out for offside. Athletic nearly capitalized shortly after, with Álex Berenguer testing André Onana and Iñaki Williams narrowly missing with a header. The hosts threatened again, only to be denied by Victor Lindelöf’s crucial double block. Manchester United’s breakthrough came from an unexpected source—Harry Maguire, deployed temporarily on the wing, delivered a clever cross which…

Nottingham Forest’s Champions League dreams took a major hit as Brentford cruised to a 2-0 win at the City Ground, registering their sixth victory in their last eight away league matches. Fresh off their FA Cup semi-final disappointment, Forest came into this game desperate to reclaim momentum in the top-five race. But it was Brentford, with little more than pride at stake, who looked sharper from the off. Sepp van den Berg nearly gave the visitors an early lead, only for Matz Sels to make a sharp save. Forest grew into the game, but frustrations mounted when Keane Lewis-Potter escaped…