Day: February 24, 2023

Nigerians To Now Get Five Years US Visa

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Government has directed the full implementation of a new visa reciprocity policy for citizens of the United States of America with effect from March 1. This was contained in a statement by the Media Adviser to the Minister of Interior, Sola Fasure, in Abuja on Friday. According to Fasure, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, gave the directive following the approval for the implementation of the new Bilateral Consular Policy Agreements between both countries. The adviser said that the agreements, among others, include: The reciprocity of five-year tourist…

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2023: Factsheet oF Nigeria’s Biggest Presidential Election

ADEOLA YUSUF

18 candidates, 87 million eligible voters; Platforms Africa reports facts and figures you may need to know about the first presidential election with the use of BVAS, in Nigeria’s history.     Eighteen presidential candidates are jostling for Nigeria’s top job, but only three are the front runners. In alphabetical order, they are; Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party. The number of registered voters are 93.4 million, but only 87 million of the…

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EFCC Intercepts N32.4m New Notes Meant For Vote Buying in Lagos

Gbenga Adeoti

Anti-graft agency deploys tactical teams to hunt for vote buyers in the 36 states and FCT   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday said it intercepted N32. 4 million meant for vote buying in Lagos State. The anti-graft agency while refusing to name the suspect and location where the crime was busted, however, said the suspect was already undergoing interrogation. It urged all staff deployed for election monitoring duties to show courage and not bow to unscrupulous elements. EFCC, which made the disclosure in a statement on…

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Child Sex Crimes: R. Kelly Sentenced To Fresh 20 years In Prison

ADEOLA YUSUF

Troubled American Robert Kelly professionally known as R. Kelly has been sentenced to another 20 years’ imprisonment. He was convicted and sentenced on Thursday by U.S.District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber sentenced the 56-year-old to 20 years’ after he was found guilty by a jury for child pornography and enticement of a minor. Kelly, already serving a federal 30-year sentence after he was found guilty on three counts of production of child pornography and three counts of enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity in a federal trial last year,…

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Nigeria Shuts All Land Borders Over Elections

ADEOLA YUSUF

Vehicular movements to be restricted nationwide by 12 midnight on Friday- Inspector General of Police   The Nigerian Govenment has ordered the closure of all land borders ahead of the general elections fixed for February 25, Platforms Africa reports. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Comptroller-general, Isah Jere communicated this in a statement on Thursday by NIS Spokesperson, Tony Akuneme. READ ALSO: Nigeria Customs Tightens Noose On Smugglers, Deploys Drones, Cameras To Borders PLATFORMS AFRICA, LYGEL, OTHERS PARTNER FOR NIGERIA ELECTIONS’ MONITORING Minister, NUPRC Boss Divided Over Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Losses…

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XYLAZINE: What to Know About New Drug Turning People Into Zombies In US

Ganiyu Amodu

A new drug, called Xylazine or “tranq” has wreaked major havoc in cities across the US by causing deadly symptoms including skin rotting. This ‘zombie drug’ has been approved by the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for veterinary purpose and, was used for cutting heroin, but most recently it has been discovered in fentanyl and other illicit drugs, reported the New York Post. A non-opioid, xylazine is not safe for humans as its overdose does not allow one to respond to naloxone, or Narcan-the most common overdose reversal treatment.…

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Manchester United Defeat Barcelona 2-1 At Old Trafford, Progress To Europa League Last 16

Ganiyu Amodu

Manchester United got the better of Barcelona to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League as Antony’s winner secured a 2-1 win on the night and 4-3 aggregate victory on Thursday. Robert Lewandowski’s early penalty had given Barca the perfect start at Old Trafford. But the La Liga leaders were again undone with the step up to the European stage as Fred levelled early in the second period before Antony delivered his biggest moment since arriving in Manchester from Ajax. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Simon Ekpa Released After Hours…

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