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The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, offering Nigerians the opportunity to study for a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland.The embassy disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Friday, stating that the programme is open to early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana seeking to pursue a one-year Master’s degree at top Irish universities.“Applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme opens on 29 June 2026! Apply for the opportunity to study in Ireland on a fully funded master’s scholarship,” the embassy stated.It added that applicants from Nigeria and Ghana could access information about the programme and application process through the official Ireland Fellows Programme...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it is still awaiting the release of funds for the conduct of the 2027 general elections.The commission's National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, Malam Mohammed Haruna, made the disclosure on Thursday during a cross-sectoral interactive session in Abuja organized by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) in partnership with Legis360.Haruna explained that although the electoral body has not yet received the required funding, preparations for the 2027 elections are already underway.He noted that the delay remains within the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates that election funds be released to INEC no later than six months before a general election.Ac...

Oli’s nomination is the second major appointment involving a non-Edo ethnic group since Governor Okpebholo assumed office, following the appointment of Hon. Abdulkarim Kadiri, a respected Hausa-Fulani community leader in Edo State, as Special Adviser on Community Matters in November 2024.Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has nominated an indigene of Enugu state, Martin Anayochukwu Oli for appointment as commissioner.Oli who hails from Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, is a businessman and community leader based in Edo State.A statement issued on Friday morning by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, described the nomination as a demonstration of the Okpebholo administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and a deliberate ef...

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has criticized First Lady Remi Tinubu over her comments encouraging Nigerians to embrace small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasting corn, and producing kulikuli.In a video circulating online, the First Lady explained that the Federal Government supports small businesses by providing grants instead of loans.She said starting ventures like akara sales, corn roasting, or kulikuli production requires little capital, adding that her office had provided grants to beneficiaries as part of efforts to empower Nigerians.Reacting in a post on X, Amadi argued that the initiative reflects political strategy rather than effective governance.According to him, the government focuses on rewardin...

Former presidential aide and social commentator Reno Omokri has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu nominated him to serve as Nigeria's ambassador to four countries across Central and South America.Omokri made the revelation while responding to questions from a follower on his Facebook page regarding his diplomatic appointment and comparisons with another nominee, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.According to him, his nomination differs from a typical ambassadorial posting because he has been assigned to represent Nigeria in four countries simultaneously.He explained that each country has its own government and president, making the appointment process more complex as diplomatic approvals must be secured from multiple foreign authorities before the posting can be finalized.Omokri ...

A resident, Esther Udoh, has shared the before photos of the three-storey shopping complex that collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos-Badagary Expressway.The building, which housed shops and business premises, collapsed on Thursday, June 25, 2026.Udoh, who also shared a video of herself at the scene, said a friend's nephew who was trapped has been rescued No fewer than eight persons, including an infant girl, have been confirmed d3ad following the collapse.The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency disclosed that 26 other victims were rescued from the rubble as emergency responders continued search and rescue operations at the scene.For eye witness news report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +23481...

The Federal Government has indicated that the current ₦70,000 national minimum wage could soon be reviewed, citing the country's changing economic realities and rising cost of living.Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday during the Good Governance Summit 2026, organized by Working People United (WoPU) in Abuja.According to Gbajabiamila, the Tinubu administration remains committed to ensuring workers receive fair wages that reflect prevailing economic conditions. He recalled that President Bola Tinubu approved the ₦70,000 minimum wage in July 2024, more than doubling the previous ₦30,000 benchmark, while also reducing the wage review cycle from five years to three years to allow for more regular adjustments.He noted that although the ₦70,...

King Charles has become the first monarch to publish a tax bill, which revealed that he paid £12.9m for 2024-2025.Financial accounts released on Thursday, June 25, revealed that King Charles ranked among the UK's top 100 taxpayers during the financial year, having paid more than £30 million in taxes since ascending the throne in September 2022. The records also showed that Prince William has contributed over £20 million in taxes since becoming Prince of Wales.The accounts also showed that the Sovereign Grant, which funds Charles’s official duties and the work of his household, increased by £45.8m to £132.1m in 2025-26.It was also announced that the King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace once almost £370m of refurbishment work to make it fit for purpose has been c...