Romania, Bulgaria join Schengen zone after 13-year wait

Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen free movement area at midnight local time on Wednesday (2200 GMT), ending more than 13 years of waiting. The borderless area’s expansion to 29 members comes after the two eastern European countries were partially included in the Schengen zone in March, eliminating border checks at ports
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Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen free movement area at midnight local time on Wednesday (2200 GMT), ending more than 13 years of waiting. The borderless area’s expansion to 29 members comes after the two eastern European countries were partially included in the Schengen zone in March, eliminating border checks at ports

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La Liga rejects Barcelona’s plea as Olmo’s future hangs in balance

Dani Olmo’s future at Barcelona was plunged into uncertainty on Tuesday as La Liga poured cold water on the financially troubled Catalan giants’ frantic attempts to register the Spain star. La Liga’s strict spending limits restricted Olmo’s initial registration to December 31, 2024 after Barcelona made the playmaker their flagship signing last summer. The club
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Dani Olmo’s future at Barcelona was plunged into uncertainty on Tuesday as La Liga poured cold water on the financially troubled Catalan giants’ frantic attempts to register the Spain star. La Liga’s strict spending limits restricted Olmo’s initial registration to December 31, 2024 after Barcelona made the playmaker their flagship signing last summer. The club

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PICTORIAL: Fire razes police station, three buildings in Lagos

A fire outbreak has caused significant damage to the Okokomaiko police station and surrounding buildings in Lagos, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, permanent secretary of LASEMA, said in a statement that a diesel tanker caught fire near the police station. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s permanent secretary, reported that the fire originated
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A fire outbreak has caused significant damage to the Okokomaiko police station and surrounding buildings in Lagos, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, permanent secretary of LASEMA, said in a statement that a diesel tanker caught fire near the police station. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s permanent secretary, reported that the fire originated

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FRSC unveils 2025 road safety agenda, emphasises collaboration

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has set the tone for 2025, calling for aggressive action and strategic alliances to combat road traffic crashes across Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday by the corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Mohammed stressed the need for a “strategic partnership with relevant stakeholders in
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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has set the tone for 2025, calling for aggressive action and strategic alliances to combat road traffic crashes across Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday by the corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Mohammed stressed the need for a “strategic partnership with relevant stakeholders in

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Tinubu nominated among OCCRP’s persons of the year finalist

President Bola Tinubu has been named one of the finalists for the 2024 Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. Since 2012, OCCRP’s “Person of the Year” award has recognised individuals who significantly contribute to global organized crime and corruption. The winner is determined by
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President Bola Tinubu has been named one of the finalists for the 2024 Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. Since 2012, OCCRP’s “Person of the Year” award has recognised individuals who significantly contribute to global organized crime and corruption. The winner is determined by

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Security agents collecting ransom for bandits, Bauchi gov alleges

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has accused some security personnel of collecting ransom for banditry. While speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today 2024 Review on Tuesday, the governor also urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure the continuation of oil exploration in the Kolmani River between
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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has accused some security personnel of collecting ransom for banditry. While speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today 2024 Review on Tuesday, the governor also urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure the continuation of oil exploration in the Kolmani River between

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JUST IN: Telecom subscribers reject proposed tariff hike

The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers has rejected the proposed increase in telecommunication tariffs, describing the plan as “insensitive” and a further burden on consumers already grappling with economic hardship. The decision to reject the hike came after an emergency meeting held on Tuesday, where the association issued a communique outlining their objections. The backlash
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The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers has rejected the proposed increase in telecommunication tariffs, describing the plan as “insensitive” and a further burden on consumers already grappling with economic hardship. The decision to reject the hike came after an emergency meeting held on Tuesday, where the association issued a communique outlining their objections. The backlash

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Fubara presents staff of office to Dokubo-Asari, three others as traditional rulers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged newly recognised traditional rulers in the state to prioritise peace and security within their domains, stressing the need to work in tandem with the government to protect lives and property. The governor gave the charge on Tuesday during the presentation of Staff of Office and Certificates of Recognition
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged newly recognised traditional rulers in the state to prioritise peace and security within their domains, stressing the need to work in tandem with the government to protect lives and property. The governor gave the charge on Tuesday during the presentation of Staff of Office and Certificates of Recognition

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