Edo Govt bans use of school premises, roads for social events Posted By: Chinedu Anaesiuba Nigerian Observer

The Edo State Government yesterday announced the immediate ban on the use of all premises of public schools, roads and other public places for social events.The ban was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu.The government explained that it frowns at the behavior and would not …

N700m “Guest House” Sokoto State Govt Purportedly Purchased For Sultan Belongs To The Sultan – SaharaReporters

Editorial The poor in the North has no Uhuru expectation anytime soon. Their elites, rulers elected and spiritual have failed and continue to fail them. They are the least educated and live shorter lives. In an effort by the Sokoto State government to cover up the fact it gave N700 million from Paris Club refund …

Trump backs plan that would curb legal immigration – CNN

Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump threw his support Wednesday behind legislation that looks to curb the level of legal immigration into the United States by proposing a skills-based immigration system.Trump backed the effort from Republican Sens. David Perdue and Tom Cotton in a speech at the White House. But the plan faces long odds in Congress.Top …

Why Nnamdi Kanu has not been re-arrested – IGP by Unini Chioma

Editorial While not happy at the fact of the non arrest of a suspect who is blatantly breaching bail conditions, it is right that those in authority are considering the matter and situation. And most importantly, the Police explaining why action has not been taken. This is a departure from past practices where the government …

How expensive are UK immigration applications and is this a problem? By Colin Yeo

The cost of making an immigration or nationality application has risen extremely steeply in recent years. Annual increases of 20% or 25% per year are now standard, bringing the current cost of an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain in 2017 to £2,297.The actual cost of processing such an application is £252, so the Home …