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Britain to offer failed asylum seekers 3,000 pounds to move to Rwanda

British government is planning to pay asylum seekers up to 3,000 pounds each to move to Rwanda under a voluntary plan to help clear the backlog of refugees

The British government is planning to pay asylum seekers up to 3,000 pounds each to move to Rwanda under a voluntary plan to help clear the backlog of refugees who have had their applications to remain in the country rejected. The new agreement with Rwanda is separate from the government’s stalled plan to forcibly deport […]

Nigeria Opens Land, Air Borders With Niger Republic

President Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger

President Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the immediate lifting of other sanctions against the country. In a statement yesterday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said the presidential directive complies with decisions of the Economic Community of West […]

Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign top Billboard Hot 100 chart

‘Carnival’ by Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign, featuring Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti has topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart

‘Carnival’ by Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign, featuring Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti has topped the U.S.  Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ which topped the chart last week, dropped to second while ‘Lovin On Me’ by Jack Harlow was rated third. ‘Beautiful Things’ by Benson Boone, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and […]

On Kai Cenat’s livestream, Davido unveils details of a new album

Grammy-nominated star, Davido, has shared that his next album is complete and ready to go

Grammy-nominated star, Davido, has shared that his next album is complete and ready to go.  During a live streaming session with Twitch star Kai Cenat who is currently on a tour of Nigeria, Davido shared that he has finished recording his next album and fans can expect 15 tracks with 6 guest appearances. Davido did […]

Sunday Oliseh declares he will accept Super Eagles job if conditions are right

Sunday Oliseh declares he will accept Super Eagles job if conditions are right

Former Nigerian international, Sunday Oliseh has expressed his readiness to coach the Super Eagles if the right conditions are in place for him. Recall that Oliseh managed the senior national team from July 2015 to February 2016 before leaving the job after he had a turbulent relationship with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and some […]

Kenya to pause police deployment to Haiti, as Haiti’s Prime Minister Resigns

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the impoverished country

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the impoverished country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti. Mr. Henry is currently stranded in Puerto Rico after being prevented by “armed gangs” from returning home. […]

Police IG deploys mobile unit to rescue kidnapped pupils in Kaduna

Police IG deploys mobile unit to rescue kidnapped pupils in Kaduna

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate deployment of a mobile police unit to the Kuriga community Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following the kidnap of pupils and teachers. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun sympathised with the people and the […]

North West announces debut album ‘Elementary School Dropout’

Kanye’s daughter North West, 10, announces debut album ‘Elementary School Dropout

North West, the daughter of Kanye West, has said that, at the age of ten, she intends to record her debut album. At a listening party for her father’s upcoming album, Vultures 2, in Arizona over the weekend (10 March), West’s daughter and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian revealed the news. North stepped by her father […]

Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside rental properties

Airbnb says it is introducing a worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties.

Airbnb says it is introducing a worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties. The changes to the company’s policy will come into effect at the end of next month. The online rental platform says the move aims to simplify its rules on security cameras and prioritise the privacy of guests, after […]

Kizz Daniel marks 10 years on stage with new EP, ‘Thanks Alot’

Chart-topping Nigerian music sensation Kizz Daniel has announced the release of a new EP titled ‘Thankz Alot’.

Chart-topping Nigerian music sensation Kizz Daniel has announced the release of a new EP titled ‘Thankz Alot’. According to the music act, the EP, comprising four tracks – including ‘Sooner’, ‘Showa’, ‘Too Busy to Be Bae’, and ‘Twe Twe’ – is an appreciation for the unwavering support from his fans, throughout his ten year career. […]