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UK house prices jump £10,431 as buyers seek larger homes

UK house prices jump £10,431 as buyers seek larger homes

UK house prices have surged by an average of £10,431 over the past year, bringing the typical property value to £294,818, with demand for larger homes playing a key role in this growth. Easing interest rates have improved mortgage affordability, pushing annual property price growth to 3.7% in January 2025, a significant rise from just …

Nigerian nurses facing examination fraud probe asked to leave UK

Nigerian nurses facing examination fraud probe asked to leave UK

The United Kingdom’s Home Office has revoked the visas of several Nigerian nurses under investigation for alleged examination fraud, ordering them to leave the country. According to Nursing Times, the affected nurses are still awaiting the outcomes of their appeals. However, they have received official letters from the Home Office instructing them to leave the UK …

UK introduces mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travelers

UK introduces mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travelers

European nationals can apply for a digital travel permit to enter the UK starting from Wednesday, in the latest step taken by Britain to digitise its borders. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme — similar to the ESTA system in the United States — will be mandatory for European visitors from April, following its roll-out …

UK, US chapters reject Oba Olaitan as Afenifere’s factional leader

UK, US chapters reject Oba Olaitan as Afenifere’s factional leader

Two groups, under the platform of the United Kingdom and the United States of America chapters of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, have rejected the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the association’s leader. This was contained in a statement by the chairmen of the groups, Babatunde Shianaba (UK), and Dr Durojaiye Akindutire (US), made …

Afenifere in UK, US disown Oba Olaitan as leader

Afenifere in UK, US disown Oba Olaitan as leader

The United Kingdom and United States chapters of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, have rejected the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new leader of the organization, dismissing the claim as misleading and erroneous. In a joint statement signed by Dr. Durojaiye Akindutire, Chairman of Afenifere USA, and Engr. Babatunde Shianaba, Chairman of Afenifere …