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Nearly 3,000 foreigners leave South Africa amid immigration crackdown

14Jun

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Nearly 3,000 foreigners leave South Africa amid immigration crackdown

According to the department, many of those who left were found to be in breach of South Africa's immigration regulations through overstaying visas, expired permits and other forms of non-compliance.South Africa has announced that 2,745 foreign nationals have returned to their home countries over the past two weeks, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce immigration laws.The Department of Home Affairs said the departures were facilitated through voluntary repatriation arrangements coordinated with the respective foreign missions. The figure includes 958 Ghanaians, 640 Malawians, 583 Mozambicans, 296 Zimbabweans and 268 Nigerians.African economic insightsAccording to the department, many of those who left were found to be in breach of South Africa’s immigration regulatio...

Govt May Need to Hike VAT, Introduce Telecom Tax – IMF reveals

14Jun

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Govt May Need to Hike VAT, Introduce Telecom Tax – IMF reveals

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian government to consider increasing the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate and introducing excise duties on telecommunications services as part of efforts to boost revenue generation and create fiscal space for development spending.IMF in its 2026 Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria warned that despite recent tax reforms, additional revenue measures would likely be required over the medium term to support critical social and infrastructure spending.According to the IMF, Nigeria’s revenue mobilisation efforts must go beyond administrative improvements to address the country’s persistently low revenue-to-GDP ratio and rising expenditure pressures.The Fund stated that, “Further tax policy changes will likely be needed, suc...

Real Madrid Reach Agreement to Sign Marc Cucurella From Chelsea

14Jun

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Real Madrid Reach Agreement to Sign Marc Cucurella From Chelsea

Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella in a transfer worth €60 million (£51.7 million), ending the Spanish defender’s four-year spell at Stamford Bridge.The agreement is said to include an initial fee of €55 million, with an additional €5 million in performance-related bonuses. Although the final documents are yet to be signed, the transfer is expected to be completed early next week.Cucurella, 27, is currently with the Spanish national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, but reports indicate that all parties have already reached a verbal agreement.The defender joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022 for £63 million and made 150 appearances for the London club. During his time with the Blues, he helped the...

Ahead 2027, 23 Accord chairmen back Gbenga-Olawepo-Hashim for presidency

14Jun

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Ahead 2027, 23 Accord chairmen back Gbenga-Olawepo-Hashim for presidency

Twenty-three state chairmen of the Accord Party have backed Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that the primary that produced him was legitimate and reflected the will of party members.The move comes amid internal disagreements over the conduct and outcome of the party’s presidential primaries, with the chairmen closing ranks behind his candidacy ahead of the 2027 election.In a joint statement signed by Oladeji Oluwatosin and Jamilu Mohammed, chairmen of the Accord Party in Lagos and Kaduna states respectively, on behalf of their colleagues, the group said its position followed extensive consultations and a collective acceptance of the primary outcome.“The forum maintains that Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim’s ...

Oshiomhole Warns Akpabio, Says 11th Senate Will Be Different

14Jun

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Oshiomhole Warns Akpabio, Says 11th Senate Will Be Different

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has suggested that growing dissatisfaction exists among lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly over the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.Speaking during an interview on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, the Edo North lawmaker dismissed suggestions that he poses a threat to Akpabio but accused the Senate President of being overly suspicious of him.Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, claimed that Akpabio views him with undue concern and would exclude him from Senate activities if given the opportunity.According to the senator, the issue extends beyond their personal relationship, as several lawmakers are reportedly unhappy with the current leadership approach in the upper chamber.He further warned that the com...

Iran Agrees Peace Framework With US, Set To Reopen Strait of Hormuz

14Jun

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Iran Agrees Peace Framework With US, Set To Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has reportedly agreed to a peace framework with the United States that includes a commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the release of approximately $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets.Details of the proposed agreement were disclosed by Tehran on Sunday, with Iranian officials expressing cautious optimism that the deal could help bring an end to more than three months of tensions and conflict in the region.The development comes as global markets continue to feel the impact of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route responsible for transporting nearly 20 percent of the world's oil supply.On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a fo...

SAD : Pregnant woman, six children die in Benue boat tragedy

14Jun

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SAD : Pregnant woman, six children die in Benue boat tragedy

No fewer than 11 people, including a pregnant woman and six children, were feared dead when a boat conveying them from a burial ceremony capsized on River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.According to a local source who simply identified himself as Daniel, the incident occurred on Saturday night.Daniel told journalists in a telephone interview on Sunday that the victims were returning to Daududawadawa community, an island settlement behind the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering Barracks located in the North Bank area of the state capital.The local source said that the ill-fated boat, which had about 40 people on board, capsized in the middle of the river between 7pm and 8pm during a downpour accompanied by a windstorm.The Commander of a lo...

Negotiating with terrorists attracts 20-year jail term – Falana warns FG, govs

14Jun

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Negotiating with terrorists attracts 20-year jail term – Falana warns FG, govs

Human rights advocate, Femi Falana, has warned federal and state governments against negotiating with and rewarding terrorists.According to Falana, the practice is illegal.He stated this while delivering the keynote address at the Amnesty International Second Annual General Meeting in Abuja on June 13, 2026.Falana claimed it is public knowledge officials of the Federal Government and some State Governments have been holding meetings and negotiating with terrorists and bandits, which has led to thousands of ‘repentant’ criminals being forgiven and given cash gifts of undisclosed sums of money.Asserting that the “satanic Boko Haram sect and similar bodies have been proscribed” under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, Falana insisted that “their members and allies...

‘I love Nigeria’, Thierry Henry clears up World Cup joke with IShowSpeed {VIDEO}

14Jun

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‘I love Nigeria’, Thierry Henry clears up World Cup joke with IShowSpeed {VIDEO}

Arsenal football legend Thierry Henry has cleared the air following social media reactions to a viral video from the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match, insisting he has nothing but “mad respect” and love for Nigeria.The controversy began during the tournament opener, where popular American streamer IShowSpeed met football icons Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry.A viral video captured them questioning Speed’s decision to pair a United States national team jersey with Nigerian national team shorts.Spotting the mixed outfit in the stands, Ibrahimović said, “You have an American shirt, you have Nigerian shorts.”Henry added, “I love Nigeria, but today is US for you.”When IShowSpeed asked what was wrong with mixing Nigeria and America, Henry explained that breaking up ...

FIFA To Pay Somali Referee Omar Artan in Full Despite Missing 2026 World Cup

14Jun

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FIFA To Pay Somali Referee Omar Artan in Full Despite Missing 2026 World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan will reportedly receive his full FIFA remuneration for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being unable to participate in the tournament after being denied entry into the United States.Artan’s World Cup dream was cut short when U.S. immigration authorities refused him entry upon arrival at Miami International Airport earlier this week.The 34-year-old official was reportedly detained and questioned for about 11 hours before being informed that he would not be permitted to enter the country. His diplomatic passport and single-entry U.S. visa were rejected, preventing him from taking part in the competition.According to reports, U.S. authorities cited alleged links to individuals suspected of having connections with terrorist organizations. However, Artan str...