A British funeral director is facing a prison sentence over a scandal that saw bodies left “stored on racks” and uncremated while relatives were handed other people’s ashes, sparking calls for better regulation of the industry. At the start of a five-day sentencing hearing at Hull Crown Court on Monday July 27, prosecutor Chris Paxton…
Dutch club, Ajax are set to sign Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare on loan with an option to buy. The Nigeria international is closing in on a move to the Dutch giants in a deal worth £17million plus add-ons if made permanent. Wolves are also set to receive a £1million loan fee along with further…
A woman and her guests were left under the rain after they were allegedly prevented by the woman’s siblings from entering the reception venue following her mother’s funeral service. According to reports, the siblings asked their eldest sister to donate N2.5 million towards paying for the hall. The eldest sister explained to them…
Gunmen have kidnapped three students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) from their off-campus lodge in Lafia, Nasarawa State. A student who asked not to be named for security reasons said the 100-level students were kidnapped at Sure Leaders Lodge in the Bukan Kwato area of Lafia at about 8:45 p.m. on Saturday,…
61 people arrested in Tanzania in early July for allegedly calling for or participating in planned anti-government protests have been charged with terrorism-related offences, opposition party Chadema announced on Monday, July 27. The party added that about 70 other detainees arrested during the same period remain in police custody and are yet to be…
A man has sparked reactions online after reacting to a video which was allegedly taken before the hostel of some students of Oko Polytechnic collapsed on Sunday night, reportedly trapping several students inside. Reacting to the footage, the man said he had “no sympathy” for the victims after seeing the state of the building,…
Retired Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has challenged Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, to produce CCTV footage of the military ruler’s final hours if he disputes the account contained in his memoir. Amachree issued the challenge while reacting…
A man accused of being a motorcycle thief was burnt to d3ath by irate youths at the main gate of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State. According to eyewitness, the incident occurred after the suspect, who was receiving treatment at the hospital’s emergency unit, attempted to escape. A video that…
A total of 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have filed asylum claims, with Nigerians among the nationalities seeking refugee protection after the tournament. Canadian immigration authorities confirmed that the applications were submitted by foreign nationals who entered the country during the World Cup, which Canada co-hosted alongside…
The UK government has updated its Student visa guidance, confirming that citizens of few African countries, including Botswana, Mauritius, and Tunisia, can apply for a UK Student visa without submitting proof of funds at the time of application under its differential evidence requirement. The arrangement allows eligible applicants to omit documentary evidence of their finances…
