The United Kingdom is considering new immigration measures that could make it harder for citizens of Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to obtain visas, citing high rates of overstays and subsequent asylum claims.

According to information first published by The Times on Tuesday, the UK Home Office is preparing to introduce stricter visa policies targeting nationalities identified as having a greater likelihood of remaining in the country beyond the terms of their visas.

In recent years there has been a surge in the number of Nigerians relocating abroad in search of greener pastures, a phenomenon now popularly known as japa in Nigeria.

UK authorities say a pattern of individuals arriving on work or study permits and later seeking asylum triggered the proposed restrictions.

A spokesperson for the Home Office confirmed that a forthcoming Immigration White Paper will outline steps to reform the system.

“Our upcoming Immigration White Paper will set out a comprehensive plan to restore order to our broken immigration system,”

“To tackle abuse by foreign nationals who arrive on work and study visas and go on to claim asylum, we are building intelligence on the profile of these individuals to identify them earlier and faster.


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Reactions Trail New Photos Of Large Crowd That Trooped Out To Support President Ibrahim Traore
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Social media users have taken to their official X account to react after seeing new photos of the large crowd that trooped out to support the President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore.

Ibrahim Traore made the pictures available on his official X account. In the pictures that surfaced, President Ibrahim Traore was captured greeting the people.

After he shared the pictures online, he appreciated the people for their love and support. Ibrahim Traore promised the people that he will never bend his back in the face of adversity or succumb to the will of the enemies of Burkina Faso.

According to President Ibrahim Traore on his official X account;

"We will never bend our backs in the face of adversity; we will stand firm until our peoples are truly emancipated. With you, we are certain that victory over the forces of evil is at hand".

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How Gaza’s hospitals became battlegrounds.

Relentless bombardment, power outages and shortages have pushed nearly every hospital in the beleaguered northern Gaza Strip out of service, with evidence of repeated attacks on and in the vicinity of medical facilities despite the presence of doctors, patients and civilians inside, a CNN analysis has found.

At least 20 out of 22 hospitals identified by CNN in northern Gaza were damaged or destroyed in the first two months of Israel's war against Hamas, from October 7 to December 7, according to a review of 45 satellite images and around 400 videos from the ground, as well as interviews with doctors, eyewitnesses and humanitarian organizations. Fourteen were directly hit, based on the evidence collected and verified by CNN and analyzed by experts.

Israel launched its bombardment and ground invasion of the Gaza Strip after Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack, in which at least 1,200 people were killed and more than 240 others taken hostage. In the first two months of the war, at least 17,100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on the strip, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. At the time of publishing, that number was more than 23,400.

Israel says that Hamas operates inside and underneath hospitals, and is using them for military operations, including as command centers, weapons stores and to hide hostages. The Israelis have released footage they say is evidence of those Hamas operations. The videos do not offer definitive proof, and Hamas has denied the claims.

CNN sent a list of the hospitals identified as damaged or destroyed to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In response, the IDF said it “did not conduct any targeted attacks against hospitals in the Gaza Strip,” adding that “Hamas systematically misuses hospitals and medical facilities.”

Mastering key life skills before 13 helps set your child up for success in their teenage years.

As a parent, your child must develop practical life skills that will help them confidently navigate the world before they turn teenagers.

Raising a well-rounded, independent child takes more than just good grades and after-school activities. Mastering key life skills before 13 helps set your child up for success in their teenage years. Here are ten essential skills every parent should prioritize teaching.

1. Time Management Skill.

2. How To Cook.

3. How To Clean.

4. Hygiene.

5. Sexual Awareness.

6. Internet Safety.

7. Road Safety.

8. How To Contact Emergency Services.

9. How To Work Independently.

10. Basic Money Management.

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10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS FRIDAY MORNING No.7 WILL SHOCK YOU.

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. Fresh indications emerged on Thursday that the federal and the state governments remain undecided on the contentious issue of state policing. This development came as the National Economic Council, NEC, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, sidestepped any deliberation on the matter during its meeting at the Presidential Villa

2. Flight operations are back to normalcy as the workers of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet, have suspended their strike, which disrupted the aviation sector.

3. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has assured members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that the main opposition party will rebound. The Waziri of Ilorin made this known in a statement while reacting to the recent wave of defections from the party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

4. No fewer than 19 passengers travelling in two commercial buses were abducted on Thursday morning by suspected armed herdsmen in Jor community, along the Adoka-Naka road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. DAILY POST learnt that the buses were ambushed in two separate but closely timed incidents along the same location, roughly three kilometres from Naka, the Gwer West LGA headquarters.

5. The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has revealed that more opposition governors will soon join the party. Ganduje disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he formally received some leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano State, led by Senator Kawu Ismailia, who represents Kano South.he president of the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals, ANAP, Alale Adebayo, disclosed this in a statement after a closed-door meeting with the minister, NiMet executive members, and other striking unions on Thursday.

6. The Federal Government has lauded the Ghanaian authorities for rescuing not less than 219 young Nigerians trafficked to the country and forced into cybercrimes. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

7. The World Bank on Thursday projected that poverty in Nigeria will increase by 3.6 percentage points over the next five years, rising through 2027. This was contained in the Bank’s Africa’s Pulse report released during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and the World Bank in Washington, DC.

8. The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, gave the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange, CBEX, over alleged investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order after the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, said the detention would be pending the conclusion of investigation of the alleged offences and possible prosecution

9. The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has called on the European Union, EU, and United States, US, to conduct an impartial investigation into state sponsored insecurity in the Southeast. Kanu made the call during a meeting with his legal team to address Nigerian government’s alleged attempts to manipulate public opinion ahead of his trial on April 29, 2025.

10. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has summoned the chairmen of the FCT area councils and leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, FCT Wing, for a meeting. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing projects in preparation for the inauguration to celebrate the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu.

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Daniel Bwala, an aide to President Bola Tinubu has said that almost all the members of opposition parties will be joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) in due time.

The presidential aide expressed his joy over the defection of the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.

According to Bwala, a former presidential candidate in the 2023 election would also join the APC.

His words, “Delta in the bag, almost all opposition members are coming, including a former vice presidential candidate in the 2023 election.”

Bwala also described the coalition championed by Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai as a “coalition of confusing confusion”.

He noted that there are only two political parties in Nigeria.

He said, “Coalition of confusing confusion; Una never see anything yet. A former presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election is warming up as well.

“There are only two political parties in Nigeria; APC and others,” he wrote on X.

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NewspapersNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morningPublished on April 22, 2025 By Don Silas


Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:


1. President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after his visit to France. He was received at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by 9pm on Monday night by some top government functionaries.

2. The United States of America has been asked to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, and subsequently place her on the US watchlist over the rising spate of killings by bandits and herdsmen. The call was made by a delegation of American Veterans of Igbo Descent, AVID, and Rising Sun & Ambassadors for Self Defense; during its recent visit to the Capitol Hill, Washington DC, where it met with some US congress members to lobby for the release of the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.


3. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing response to comments made by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), questioning his credentials and contributions to the legal profession. In a press statement released on Monday, Olayinka challenged Falana to disclose the number of major legal cases he had personally won and to justify his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), describing him as an “arrangee and errand lawyer.”

4. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed the claims that the defunct digital asset trading platform, CBEX, was registered with its Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML. In a post on its official handle on X on Monday, EFCC said the Commission is not a clearing house or regulatory authority of online businesses.

5. Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, disclosed that the the Pope died at 7.35 am in his residence on Easter Monday.



6. Christians under the aegis of Church Denominational Leaders Forum in Plateau State, on Monday, protested along the streets of Jos to the government house in Rayfield, Plateau State capital, over the recent resurgence of killings in the state. The protesters carried placards with inscriptions such as “The Ground Cries Blood,” “Every Human Life Matters,” “We Deserve to Live,” and “No More Silence, Peace Now”.

7. The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has appealed to the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce policies that will cushion the effects of the current economic hardship among Nigerians. The conference made this declaration via a statement signed by its Chairman, Edward Ogundoyin.

8. The Gombe State Police Command reported that five people died and eight others were injured when a truck transporting grains coming along Yola Road to Gombe lost control due to brake failure while approaching a gathering of Christian faithful on a procession to celebrate the Easter in Billiri town. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, in a statement disclosed on Monday, indicating that the vehicle veered off the road and tragically ran into the crowd, including some Muslim residents who were observing from the roadside.


9. Bandits operating in the north eastern part of the country have reportedly imposed a N60 million levy on twelve communities in Zamfara State. This was made known in a post on X by Bakatsine, a conflict and crisis journalist in northwest Nigeria.

10. The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has described a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, as a failed politician with no base. Ganduje, who was reacting to Galadima’s remark that he has no political values, said in a statement signed by his media aide, Oliver Okpara, that Galadima has no moral standing to question his political relevance.

The battle for critical minerals and rare earth metals is heating up globally, with Africa emerging as a key player in the race for resources essential to the industries of the future. In a remarkable move, billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos have joined forces to invest a staggering $537 million in mining ventures across the continent. Their goal? To secure access to the critical minerals needed to fuel electric vehicle production, renewable energy systems, and more.

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In a significant move to bolster youth entrepreneurship, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has commenced the disbursement of a ₦5 billion grant aimed at supporting student entrepreneurs, starting with the North-West geopolitical zone. This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youths and fostering economic growth through entrepreneurship.

Initiative Overview
The ₦5 billion grant is designed to provide financial support to students with viable business ideas, enabling them to kickstart or expand their entrepreneurial ventures
By focusing on the North-West region initially, the program aims to address regional disparities and promote inclusive economic development.

🛠 Application Process
Eligible students are encouraged to apply through SMEDAN’s official channel.
– The application process involves submitting a detailed business plan and demonstrating the potential impact of the proposed venture.
-Successful applicants will receive grants to support their business activities.

Benefits for Nigerian Youths
– Financial Empowerment: Provides students with the capital needed to start or grow their business.

– Skill Development: Encourages the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills and practical business experience.

– Economic Growth: Stimulates local economies by supporting small businesses and creating job opportunities.

– Innovation Promotion: Fosters a culture of innovation and problem-solving among the youth.

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US will 'move on' from Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon.

The US will abandon trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs a truce can be reached, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned.

Rubio said the US wanted to help end the war but was willing to move on if there were no immediate signs of progress.

"We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end," Rubio said, adding that the US had "other priorities to focus on".

The comments come just hours after Ukraine took the first step towards signing a minerals deal with Washington that intends to set up an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction.

Following a meeting with European leaders in Paris on Thursday, Rubio told reporters on Friday: "We need to determine very quickly now - and I'm talking about a matter of days - whether or not this is doable" in the short-term.

"If it's not going to happen, then we're just going to move on," he said.

He said it was clear that a peace deal would be difficult to strike but there needed to be signs it could be done soon.

The comments follow Ukraine and the US signing a memorandum of intent on Thursday, published by the Ukrainian government, which states that the countries intend to establish an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine as part of an economic partnership agreement.

The aim is to finalise the deal by 26 April, the memo says.

The document provides no details on natural resources, but previous leaks have suggested the deal has been extended beyond minerals to control of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, as well as its oil and gas.

The US has so far resisted providing Kyiv with security guarantees to support any future ceasefire.

The memo said the "American people desire to invest alongside the Ukrainian people in a free, sovereign and secure Ukraine" and the US and Ukraine "desire a lasting peace in Ukraine and a durable partnership between their two peoples and governments".

Donald Trump's public shouting match with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in February had temporarily blown negotiations on a deal off course.

Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the signing of the memorandum on X. Her post included photos of Svyrydenko and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signing separately.

"We are happy to announce the signing, with our American partners, of a Memorandum of Intent, which paves the way for an Economic Partnership Agreement and the establishment of the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine," Svyrydenko wrote.

The signing was conducted over an online call with Bessent, who said the details of the deal were still being worked out.

"It's substantially what we'd agreed on previously. When the president [Zelensky] was here, we had a memorandum of understanding. We went straight to the big deal, and I think it's an 80-page agreement and that's what we'll be signing," he said.

The memo said technical discussions were held in Washington DC as recently as 11 and 12 April.

Trump also hinted at the deal during a press conference with Italian leader Giorgia Meloni.

"We have a minerals deal which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday... next Thursday. Soon. And I assume they're going to live up to the deal. So we'll see. But we have a deal on that," he said.

The White House did not respond to a request for further details on contents of the agreement, Reuters news agency reports.

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