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Now Is Exciting Time To Study In UK, Says Aston University Rep

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3 years ago

January 25, 2023

By Joseph Ebi Kanjo, Benin

Babajide Ogundeji, the Regional Manager, Africa, Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom, has described this period as an ‘exciting time’ for those looking forward to study in the United Kingdom.

Ogundeji, who made the assertion in Benin on Tuesday while meeting prospective students willing to study in the UK particularly in Aston University, said those who wish to study in the UK need to make the move in this period when post-study work Visa is offered.

The Regional Manager who was in Benin with representatives from other universities in the UK, urged the perspective students to change their minds from the popular word ‘japa’ as used by many people.

While calling on prospective students to come to Aston University, study and improve the quality of their lives and likewise prepare them for opportunities after studies, Ogundeji said: “We are in Benin City to meet with prospective students that are looking forward to study in the UK in September, 2023 and January, 2024. I am from Aston University. I am here to promote the Aston University brand in company of colleagues from other universities.

“Now is the exciting time in the UK, because of the post-study work Visa. So, it is the time for them to make that move. And more seriously, I will want them to change their mind set from this japa mentality.

“It’s not just japa. The world japa is negative; it means you just want to get away. So, if they want to study, they should come and study to improve the quality of their lives and then to be ready for opportunities that present themselves after studies.”

A representative from Cambridge Education Group, Leke Osintelu, said his University, Cambridge offers under graduate foundation and post masters, adding that his University cut across the globe hence it offers prospective students opportunity to make choice.

“The way ours works, we offer under graduate foundation programme, and also pre masters. So, the undergraduate foundation is for those students who just completed WAEC and wish to study abroad. And the pre masters is for those who have completed their Bachelors or HND and wish to study their masters abroad,” he said.

Another representative from Central Lancashire University, UK, Yewande Adewale, prides her school of being students friendly and supportive, boasting that her school is well connected to link graduates to their dream jobs in the UK and any where in the world.

“We support our students at all levels. Most of our students do graduate with a First Class and we have good link with industry whereby they can get their dream jobs after graduation. I mean drams Jobs in the UK and across the globe,” she added.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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6 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.