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December 17, 2021 UK Govt Lifts Suspension On Processing Visitors Visas For Nigerians

UK Govt Lifts Suspension On Processing Visitors Visas For Nigerians

The British High Commission has resumed the issuance of visitor's visas to citizens of countries previously on the United Kingdom red list, including Nigeria.

The UK government had placed Nigeria and some other countries on a red list following the outbreak of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

On December 6 in a statement, the UK had also announced the suspension of issuance of visitor visas to all applicants from red list countries.

But, it has now retracted that decision removing Nigeria from the infamous list which had generated a public outcry.

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), had in a statement said, "From 4:00 am on 15th December, all countries currently on the red list will be removed".

"In line with the lifting of red list restrictions, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) will also lift the pause on processing visitor visas in all.

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December 17, 2021 Kano Police Command Arrests 245 Crime Suspects In 40 Days

Kano Police Command Arrests 245 Crime Suspects In 40 Days

Kano State Police Command, has said it arrested 245 suspects for major offences in the state within the last 40 days.

State Commissioner of Police, Sama'ila Shu'aibu Dikko, said this at a news conference held at the command headquarters in Kano.

He stated this was part of the command's efforts in its fight against crimes and criminality in line with the policing theme 'To protect with courage and serve with compassion' on community-based policing and delivery of quality police service.

"We are committed to restoring police primacy and bequeath to the nation a modernised, citizen-led, rule of law-guided and professional Police Force that Nigerians can truly trust and depend on to achieve the policing enshrined mandate enriched in sections 4 and 5 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, the Command reviewed its anti-crime strategies.

"In our effort to effectively police Kano State, we intensify community policing engagements, constant raids of criminal hideouts and black spots, Intelligence-led and visibility policing, rapid response to distress calls, full adherence to the ethics of the Force, synergy with sister security agencies and sustaining the Operation Puff-Adder that is yielding positive results."

 The suspects arrested for the major offences include armed robbery, cattle rustling, kidnapping, car theft, fraud, thuggery and drug abuse.

But, looking into the cases of banditry, the command said it has succeeded in rescuing six kidnapped victims.

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December 17, 2021 Everton Earn Hard-Fought Draw At Stamford Bridge

Everton Earn Hard-Fought Draw At Stamford Bridge

Chelsea squandered a chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to two points as a depleted Everton side claimed a brilliant point at Stamford Bridge.

England international, Mason Mount, gave the hosts a merited lead in the 70th minute, finishing calmly past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after a Reece James' assist.

Everton levelled four minutes later when 19-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite converted Anthony Gordon's free-kick at the back post in his first league game of the season.

Thiago Silva had an opportunity to win it for the hosts, but Pickford stopped his powerful header brilliantly.

The England shot-stopper had previously saved efforts from Christian Pulisic, James, Jorginho, and three Mount shots while the game was scoreless.

The result leaves Chelsea third, four points behind leaders Manchester City, with Everton staying 14th.

Photo credit: Reuters.

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December 17, 2021 Four More EPL Games Postponed Over Covid Outbreak In England

Four More EPL Games Postponed Over Covid Outbreak In England

After four additional games were postponed due to Covid-19 outbreaks, half of the weekend's Premier League matchups are now cancelled.

Southampton against Brentford, Watford v Crystal Palace, West Ham v Norwich, and Everton v Leicester are the most recent games to be disrupted.

Manchester United's match against Brighton on Saturday was called off earlier on Thursday, as was Leicester City's match against Tottenham on Thursday, both of which were part of the league's midweek schedule.

Fabinho, Curtis Jones, and Virgil van Dijk all missed Liverpool's match against Newcastle on Thursday due to suspected positive tests, though manager Jurgen Klopp stated that the team did not request a postponement.

If a club with a Covid outbreak has fewer than 14 players available, including one goalkeeper, the game will be postponed; however, the Premier League board will consider factors such as whether the training ground is closed, whether players can prepare properly, and whether or not the outbreak is under control when making case-by-case decisions.

Despite four Chelsea players recording positive tests- Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and the injured Ben Chilwell - Thursday's other match between Chelsea and Everton went ahead.

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