Why 46 Microfinance Banks Had Their Licenses Withdrawn in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially revoked the operating licenses of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs), effective July 1, 2026.This decision, approved by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, arises ...
1 Jul 1min
UK Asylum Seekers Face £10,000 Fee Before They Can Apply to Settle
The UK government's recently introduced Immigration and Asylum Bill, presented by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on June 30, 2026, brings forth significant structural modifications.Home Secretary emp...
1 Jul 1min
Authorities recover body of missing 6-year-old from Clayton County pond
The body of 6-year-old Ramon "RJ" Jett, who had been missing, was discovered in a pond in Clayton County, Georgia, on the morning of June 29, 2026.RJ, who was nonverbal and autistic, disappeared aroun...
29 Jun 2min
Over 1.3 Million Nigerian Visa Applications Turned Down by the UK Between 2005 and Early 2026
Nigeria holds the second position worldwide for the highest number of UK visa rejections, as per official statistics released by the UK Home Office. From 2005 to the first quarter of 2026, the UK gove...
29 Jun 3min
Venezuelan Earthquakes Kill More Than 1400, Rescue Efforts Underway
As of June 28, 2026, a minimum of 1,450 individuals have been confirmed deceased, with over 3,200 others sustaining injuries due to the catastrophic twin earthquakes that hit northern Venezuela.The in...
28 Jun 2min
11 killed in eastern France skydiving plane crash; 14 die in Saudi Arabia helicopter accident
On June 28, 2026, a civilian skydiving aircraft tragically crashed near the northeastern town of Tomblaine, France, resulting in the deaths of eleven individuals. This incident, which left no survivor...
28 Jun 2min
Nigeria Police say pastor was not arrested in connection with Oyo student kidnappings
The Oyo State Police Command has officially refuted claims that a pastor was apprehended for providing arms, ammunition, or logistical support to the bandits responsible for the Oriire school abductio...
28 Jun 2min
₦6m penalty imposed on Saudi Airlines by NCAA for consumer protection lapses
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has imposed a fine of N6 million on Saudi Airlines due to violations related to consumer protection.In a statement released by Chris Achimugu, the Director of Pub...
27 Jun 1min
