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By Deborah Nnamdi The United Kingdom has introduced a major policy change that will allow international students already in the country to apply for the Innovator Founder visa without leaving the UK, once they meet the required criteria. The new pathway, which replaces the former Start-up route, will come into effect on 25 November. It gives eligible graduates three years to develop an innovative and scalable business idea, with the option to extend their stay and apply for permanent residency after the initial period. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old, meet the English language requirement, and…

By Deborah Nnamdi Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has firmly distanced himself from the decision to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other top figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that such actions could further destabilise the already troubled opposition party. In a statement on Saturday, Fintiri made it clear that he played no role in the push to remove Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and former PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu. He described the expulsion move as unhealthy for a party still grappling with deep internal divisions. “I wish…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed his burial wishes, declaring that his body should be laid to rest within four weeks of his death and handled entirely by the Ekiti State Government. In a six-minute video posted on YouTube by City Edge TV on Saturday—coinciding with his 65th birthday—the former governor stated that he had formally communicated his wishes to the state governor. “Remember me for anything. And when I die, let me say this: death is inevitable. My body belongs to the Ekiti State Government… I’m delivering a letter to the governor,” he said.…

Ambassador Umaru Damagum has been unanimously confirmed as the substantive National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The endorsement came on Saturday during the 2025 Elective National Convention of the party, held at the main bowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, where over 3,000 delegates gathered to decide key leadership positions. The motion for Damagum’s confirmation was moved by the Chairman of the PDP Edo State chapter, Hon. Tony Abineri, who declared that the ratification was in line with Section 32 of the party’s constitution as amended. The motion was seconded by Edward Marshal. “I move the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Ambassador Umar Damagum has expelled Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and eight other senior members over alleged anti-party activities. Those affected include Bature, Adeyemi Ajibade (SAN), Mohammed Abdulrahman, Mao Ohuabunwa, Austin Nwachukwu, George Turner, Abraham Amali, and Dan Orbi. In a sweeping decision, the party also dissolved its state executive committees in Rivers, Abia, Imo, Plateau, and Enugu States. The motions for both actions were moved during the ongoing PDP Elective National Convention in Ibadan. Member of the Board…

Donald J. Trump, President-elect of the United States of America In a stunning turn of events, Donald J. Trump, a former U.S. president and convicted felon, has made history yet again by winning the 2024 presidential election. This election represents an extraordinary moment in American history, not just for its outcome but also for the unprecedented circumstances surrounding it. Trump’s victory arrives amid ongoing legal controversies and convictions, raising complex questions about democracy, the rule of law, and the resilience of the American political system. For the first time in U.S. history, a candidate with a felony conviction has won…

Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has dismissed widespread rumours circulating on social media claiming that he had passed away, describing the reports as the work of mischief makers. In a personal message to Ndi Anambra, friends and well-wishers, Obiano said he woke up to the disturbing rumour but assured the public that he is “alive, hale, hearty and in excellent health.” “My beloved Ndi Anambra, friends, and well-wishers, I woke to hear of a rumour making the rounds about my well-being,” he wrote. “Let me assure you personally: I am alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health. By…

By Deborah Nnamdi Thousands of junior doctors in England on Friday began a five-day strike, the 13th walkout by medical staff since March 2023, in a continued dispute over pay and working conditions. The action, which started at 0700 GMT, involves resident doctors—those below consultant level—who make up roughly half of the country’s hospital workforce. Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticised the walkout, accusing the British Medical Association (BMA) of escalating tensions rather than prioritising patient welfare. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, he said the strike was “not about fairness any more” but “political posturing,” insisting the government would not concede…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a trader and former ward chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Boriya–Shiya Ward, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abubakar Sise. Sise was taken from his residence in Boriya in the early hours of Thursday. Sources said the attackers invaded the compound around midnight, shooting repeatedly into the air to scare residents before gaining access to the house. One of Sise’s sons reportedly encountered the gunmen as he returned home late at night. The assailants were said to have ordered him to call his father and open…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The announcement was made on November 14, 2025, through a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. With the reappointment, Marwa will continue to lead the agency until 2031, ensuring continuity in Nigeria’s intensified campaign against drug trafficking and abuse. Marwa, from Adamawa State, was first appointed NDLEA chairman by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021. Before then, he chaired the Presidential…