UK scraps the issuing of hard copy visas telling Nigerians they will get digital versions instead

BRITAIN has announced changes to its visa application regime ending the use of hard copy visas being issued in a development that will have an effect on Nigerians applying to work and study in the country.

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I look forward to 56 leaders of this new ADC coalition gathering in Eagle Square this Saturday to sign a 20-point Contract With Nigeria. I want that number just as was the case in 1776 when 56 Americans signed the US Declaration of Independence

 

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[1] We are committed to supporting life imprisonment, with no possibility of parole for any public official found guilty of corruption and embezzlement

[2] We are committed to the scrapping of Sharia law in all the 36 states of Nigeria. We live in a democracy not a theocracy so there should be a clear division between the state and religion. Sharia also scares away investors because it restricts he movement of their staff

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Nigeria-eligible teenager Ogunleye signs his first professional contract with Bournemouth

ENGLISH Premier League side Bournemouth have offered Nigeria-eligible teenage midfielder Malachi Ogunleye his first professional contract making him qualified to feature in the first team next season.

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Nigeria will be on the road to recovery if come 2027 the citizens tell the ADC and APC that they will only vote for the party that offers the following. Shun stomach infrastructure in exchange for policies

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[1] By 2035, every state government must generate its running costs at the very least. This means that internally generated revenue must match expenditure

[2] By 2035, every state must be able to generate, distribute and transmit the power it uses locally. No law stops a state from building a mini or micro grid

[3] By 2035, Nigeria must match the 31 tonnes of steel produced by Brazil and Iran

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Fulham join the list of clubs looking to sign Arokodare ahead of forthcoming season

ENGLISH Premier League side Fulham gas become the latest European club to enquire about the services of Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare with a view to signing him ahead of the 2025/26 season.

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If it wants to capture the imagination of Nigerians, this new ADC coalition needs to be prepared to think the unthinkable and come up with unprecedented ideas that have never been thought of before

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[1] Unlike most Nigerians, I do not believe in doing just the basic. For starters, I believe we should be looking to leapfrog the industrialised nations, which is exactly what China did. I for one am prepared to think the unthinkable and push the boundaries of human know-how to breaking point

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Falcons all set to go for their 10th African title when they take on Tunisia tomorrow

NIGERIA'S Super Falcons are all set to begin their quest for a tenth Women's Africa Cup of Nations trophy when they get their campaign going tomorrow in their opening match against Tunisia at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca.

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I hope this ADC coalition is carefully studying these global pre-Covid manufacturing output figures and is drawing up plans to redress Nigeria's woeful position

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[1] South Korea - $416.9bn

[2] India - $394.54bn

[3] Indonesia - $220.5bn

[4] Mexico - $217.85bn

[5] Brazil - $173.68bn

[6] Turkey - $143bn

[7] Australia - $78.66bn

[8] Malaysia - $78.28bn

[9] Vietnam - $43.17bn

[10] Nigeria - $38.32bn

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Osayi-Samuel signs three-year deal with Birmingham City joining from Fernebahce on a free transfer

SUPER Eagles fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has signed a three year contract with English Championship side Birmingham City that sees him join from Turkish side Fernebahce on a free transfer ahead of the 2025/26 season.

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Given that Nigeria's primary problem is low productivity, I expect this new ADC coalition to announce over the next week that they have set the following targets for 2035

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[1] By 2035, Nollywood must match the £1.3bn annual revenue that India's Bollywood generates and also match the 3.6bn tickets it sells worldwide

[2] By 2035, Nigeria must have at least two aircraft carriers so she can effectively police her maritime and land borders and deploy her aircraft anywhere in the world

[3] By 2035, Nigeria must account for at least 20% of global pharmaceutical goods production

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