A number of women have said that once their friend is dating an older man, they automatically see the man as their mate, and they struggle to call him uncle. The conversation started after an X user said it is “local” to call your friend’s boyfriend “Uncle” before his name just because the friend asked…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’, says it has intercepted a massive consignment of donkey skin, bound for export, worth N4.24 billion. In a statement released today February 6, the unit head, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, said the unit seized donkey skin totalling 4,410 pieces which clearly violates the Convention on…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the rollout of its contactless passport application system in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The launch is set for Friday, February 7, 2025, and aims to simplify passport application and renewal processes for Nigerians in the diaspora. “This initiative set for launch on 7th of…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Ebonyi State has directed its members in seven local government areas of the state to embark on an indefinite strike from Thursday over unpaid salaries. The NUT Secretary in the state, Mr. Bassey Asuquo, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abakaliki. The affected LGAs are Edda;…
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, will ban migrants who claim benefits from becoming UK citizens. Under Mrs Badenoch’s first major policy announcement as Tory leader, applicants will face stringent new conditions before the right to settle is granted, including demonstrating that they have never claimed benefits or used social housing,…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that a recent gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship led to 89 passengers and two crew members reporting symptoms. According to the CDC, the outbreak on the Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas was reported on Tuesday. The agency noted that the main…
