Day: May 21, 2023

12 Persons killed, 8 Injured In Osun Auto Crash

ADEOLA YUSUF

Twelve persons were killed in a road accident that occurred along Ife-Ibadan express road in Osun State at the weekend. According to Osun Command spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kehinde Adeleke, eight other persons were injured in the accident. An eye witness reported that the accident occurred on Sasa Bridge at Gbongan in the morning, involving two commercial buses and a truck. Twelve persons died on the spot while eight others sustained various degrees of injury. READ ALSO: Sudan Crisis: Intending Pilgrims To Pay Additional…

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Sudan Crisis: Intending Pilgrims To Pay Additional $100, Now To Receive $700 BTA – NAHCON

ADEOLA YUSUF

The the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has ordered intending pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj in the country, to pay additional $100 on flight ticket to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They will also receive $700 BTA, instead of $800 originally calculated. ASHENEWS recalls that the commission initially announced a total final hajj fare ranging between N2.7 million and N2.9 million, a cost variant that is based on the proximity of each state to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive secretary of the Kano state Pilgrims Welfare Board,…

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Ghana Lifts Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions As Infections Decline

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Ghanaian government has announced the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions in response to a sustained decline in infections both globally and domestically. The decision comes as the country has experienced a significant decrease in Covid-19 cases over the past five months. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the remaining restrictions will be lifted, including the requirements for pre-departure testing and testing at all points of entry for passengers. Additionally, the Covid-19 health declaration form for international travellers has been suspended as of May 20. While restrictions are being…

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UK Mulls Ban on Nigerian Students From Bringing Spouses, Kids

Abibat Babalola

The United Kingdom is set to announce new restrictions that will most likely stop Nigerian students, other nationalities studying in the UK from bringing their families over. According to an exclusive report by The Sun UK, this crackdown will be announced this week. The crackdown will see all masters students and many other post grads banned from bringing family over. However, the ban will not apply to PHD students, whose courses usually last between 3 and 5 years and are very highly skilled, the UK media House reported. READ ALSO:…

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Mushafau Alaran, Others Bag ICAN Fellowship, Excite Alumni Group

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

. What MAPAMA wrote about the “distinguished brothers” – Alaran, Maruf Kazeem, and Fasasi Qosim – and their success stories   The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has conferred its fellowship on the former leader (Amir), Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Mushafau Alaran, and two other members of the MAPOLY Alumni Association (MAPAMA), Maruf Kazeem, and Fasasi Qosim. Platforms Africa reports that the three new fellows received the honour at the 21st conferment of fellowship ceremony of ICAN. READ ALSO Nigerian Teenager,…

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‘Anikulapo’ Wins Big At 2023 AMVCA + Full List Of Winners

Abibat Babalola

The 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held today, Saturday, May 20, 2023. The prestigious event, at the Eko Hotel, celebrated talents in the film world across Africa Full list below Best Sound Editor Anu Afolayan – Anikulapo – (WINNER) Dare Olaitan, Adio Solanke – Ile Owo Fredrick Karumba – Click Click Bang Grey Jones – The Set Up 2 Ismail Kyobe Ssebowa – Bedroom Chains Kazeem Agboola – Ijakumo the Born Again Stripper Kolade Kayode Morakinyo – Shanty Town Kolade Morakinyo, Pius Fatoke – Battle…

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