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Asylum seekers to pay "10, 000 before settlement in UK
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (332+ words) The UK's Home Office has introduced reforms that will require some asylum seekers to pay around "10, 000 (about "18 million) to become eligible for settlement. The bill was introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and sets out new powers for the Home Office…...
Ten-man US beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach round of 16
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (201+ words) Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States, US advanced past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Coach Mauricio Pochettino's side produced a display brimming with energy and…...
Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, cult members, rescue three victims
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (383+ words) Chronicle NG Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested 12 suspects linked to kidnapping, cultism, murder and other violent crimes in a series of intelligence-led operations across the state The operations also led to the rescue of three kidnapped…...
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 and end knockout hoodoo
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (356+ words) Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez gave the co-hosts a healthy advantage in a breathless first…...
Parents say 37 NECO candidates still missing after Borno school abduction
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (179+ words) Parents of students abducted on Monday by terrorists from Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State, have reportedly said that 37 students are still missing. Troops rescued 10 students and a teacher shortly after gunmen attacked the…...
Lampard pens new Coventry deal after promotion to EPL
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (251+ words) Frank Lampard has signed a new contract with Coventry, which will keep him with the Premier League club until 2029; it was confirmed on Tuesday. Lampard led the Sky Blues to the top flight of English football for the first time…...
Haaland scores winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (510+ words) Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup. The Manchester City forward had been quiet in Dallas before the 86th minute, as Antonio Nusa and…...
Step-by-step guide to reserve your Whats App username
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (167+ words) Whats App has introduced the usernames feature, allowing users to reserve a unique username that can be used instead of sharing a phone number. Chronicle NG reported that the Meta-owned platform announced the feature in a blog post on Monday....
South Africa declares June 30 normal workday despite anti-immigration protests
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (341+ words) The South African government has declared Tuesday, June 30, a normal working day despite planned nationwide anti-immigration protests and calls by civic groups for undocumented migrants to leave the country. Authorities warned that anyone attempting to intimidate residents, disrupt businesses or…...
Gunmen kill two policemen in Rivers attack
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (350+ words) Gunmen fired and killed two police officers and injured another along the Obiri-Kwere axis in Rivers State's Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Monday night. According to reports, the three police officers were assigned to the Aluu Division in the…...