Addressing a press conference from Downing Street ahead of the Labour Party government’s much-anticipated Immigration White Paper being tabled in Parliament, Starmer blamed the previous Conservative Party administration for leaving behind a “mess” of an “open borders experiment”.

He went on to pledge that his government’s tighter measures will create an immigration system that is “controlled, selective and fair”.

“Make no mistake, this plan means migration will fall. That is a promise,” said Starmer.

The new system will end the current mechanism of automatic settlement and citizenship for anyone, including Nigerians, Indians etc, living in the UK for five years. Instead, all migrants must spend a decade in the UK before applying for permanent residency, unless they can show a “real and lasting contribution to the economy and society”.

Under this new framework to be rolled out, “high-skilled and high-contributing” individuals, such as “nurses, doctors, engineers and AI leaders”, who contribute to the UK economy, will be fast-tracked.

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Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, ahead of the association’s 37th Scientific Conference, Shettima cited the growing reputation of Nigerian hospitals in providing world-class kidney care.

“There is reverse medical tourism these days fundamentally because of the level of care at some of our hospitals,” he said.

“Recently, 13 patients from the United States came to Nigeria for kidney transplants at Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre because it is much cheaper here, and they receive the same level of expertise available anywhere in the world.”

The Vice President praised the Chief Medical Director of Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, Dr. Olalekan Olatise, for his contributions to kidney care, describing him as “a very decent man who is highly altruistic” in his commitment to medical excellence.

However, Shettima acknowledged the financial burden on patients, many of whom sell their homes or rely on government support to afford transplants.

“While getting a kidney transplant is a significant challenge, life after a transplant presents even more difficulties. Many patients struggle with the cost of post-transplant care, including immunosuppressants, which are essential to maintaining their health,” he said.

Reflecting on his tenure as Governor of Borno State, Shettima highlighted healthcare initiatives he had championed, including a free maternal care programme.

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Tinubu, who arrived the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, around 7:20pm, was received by senior members of the administration.

He departed for the two-week working vacation on Wednesday, October 2 as part of his annual leave, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The president left Nigeria for the United Kingdom on October 2 and later proceeded to France.

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David Adeoye in a statement released on Sunday evening praised the recently conducted APC UK Chapter Congress that ushered in new leadership.

The statement reads: “We Congratulate the whole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom Chapter on a successful congress and the appointment of Tunde Doherty as the Chairman. Most importantly, we are happy with the make up of the present cabinet as this has two of our own; the Financial Secretary (Hon Duro) and the Assistant Treasurer (Hon Bimbo Fashanu). Please lets give a hearty shout out to our own Mancunians! Well done and congratulations!!

“Over the past couple of months, we have seen new members join our ranks. We have been honoured by the Elders who have supported Manchester in integrating the different layers of our diverse unshakeable belief in the Vision of Manchester into a fully functional caucus that not only echoes a proud Manchester but its label as the northern Powerhouse !

“To all those who have been in the struggle over the past 14 years and those who just joined, I can tell you that Manchester will only get better. We will grow from strength to strength and use this platform to strengthen the communal ties within the north and make this opportunity to see that the APC in Diaspora is fully supported and respected.

“Just as the Chairman of APC UK mentioned, the healing starts now. We want each of our members to reach out and give feedback. We want ideas to strengthen and improve Manchester APC. We understand we have a Binary group and this is the same all over the world.

“Most importantly, we need to see the bigger picture and remember that Manchester’s progress is paramount. Therefore to make sure we are all represented and given the chance to serve, we will set up a committee to decide which posts we need to run APC Manchester then organise the Congress to vote in a democratically elected set of Officers to serve.

“We appeal to all members to be more committed for a greater “Northern Powerhouse”.

“In all, we hope the new foundation that we have built together will not only bring us closer but also improve socio-cultural bonds and renewed hope within our great party in Manchester.

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A lot of marriages are breaking down because they met each other in a no man’s land. They did not really love each other when they came together. They married under pressure.

It goes like this. You got to the UK or any foreign country and you are lost or almost lost. You are confused and you have no money, no accommodation or friends. You are so desperate.

You eventually got a job at a warehouse, at a care company, a supermarket, a cleaning job, a security job or a bouncer at a club. Am I talking down on some jobs? Not at all. I was once a cleaner, a burger fryer and a London Underground station cleaner.

You know that job is below you because you know you have so much prospects in life. You are here as an overstayer, here for work or for your 1st degree or a Master’s Degree.

You met this guy or a lady who appeared friendly and who you talk to regularly. Suddenly, you became close. To make matters dicy, he or she is a British citizen or settled in the UK. You have a part of your mind thinking of a permanent stay through him or her.

The person became your adviser. The person gives or lend you money when you are broke. He or she gives you a lift from time to time. It is cold and winter is no man’s friend. Before you know it, you are already living together and you become pregnant. Before you know it, the lady has become your wife. Before you know it, you have a child or children.

After a while, your life started changing. You sha completed your education and got a good job. The warehouse guy or lady no longer fits your profile. You need an upgrade. Your eye has opened and the desperation is gone. You have now seen better fine babes and better looking men. Wahala! Wahala! Wahala! Meaning, Trouble, Trouble, Trouble!

Your problem was, you were in Gilgal, you got to Jericho (warehouse) but the destination was Jordan, but, you settled in Jericho. You settled down with someone you did not really love. You now have children and you have never been happy. Your mood is always low.

You are always fighting but you cannot say the root cause of the regular problems. It was because you got hooked to your partner out of desperation. The situation here in the UK can be funny. Divorce is not far from you.

Don’t marry out of desperation. Your temporary challenges will soon go away. Marry someone that you truly love so that you can have a happy marriage.

What brought this into my mind sef? Happy new week.

Dele Olawanle is my name. I think, write and speak to make lives better. If you have been inspired, follow me and let us grow together.

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Ike Ekweremadu, 60, a former deputy president of the Nigerian senate, his wife, Beatrice, 56, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty of facilitating the travel of a young man to Britain with a view to his exploitation after a six-week trial at the Old Bailey.

They criminally conspired to bring the 21-year-old Lagos street trader to London to exploit him for his kidney, the jury found.

Their daughter Sonia Ekweremadu was found not guilty.

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The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been fined for not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car while filming a social media video.

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Sunak who emerged as the Tory leader yesterday was seen bringing some substance out of his trousers pocket and lit oil lamps placed outside his office.

Sunak is the youngest UK PM at the age of 42 and the first of Indian and Asian origin who became the leader of the Conservatives after securing more than 100 nominations as the minimum requirement.

Sunak succeeded Liz Truss who defeated him in the summer leadership race and his first speech said the country is faced with “profound economic challenges.”

The former Chancellor under Boris Johnson’s government also said, “I pledge that I will serve you with integrity and humility and I will work day in day out to deliver for the British people.”

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Thursday’s development came after her new chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, rolled back virtually all of Truss economic agenda.

Hunt’s move was supposed to be an impetus for growth, but it became Truss’s declaration of political bankruptcy.

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