Asaba Metro

Delta Gets Third Federal Medical Centre as Tinubu Signs FMC Oleh Establishment Bill

Delta State has expanded its federal healthcare infrastructure following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's assent to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Oleh Establishment Bill, paving the way for the creation of the state's third Federal Medical Centre. Before the latest development, Delta State had only two Federal Medical Centres located in Asaba and Ovwian. The newly established Federal Medical Centre, Oleh, will become the first federal tertiary healthcare institution in Delta South Senatorial District, significantly improving access to specialist medical services in the region....

Delta Gets Third Federal Medical Centre as Tinubu Signs FMC Oleh Establishment Bill President Bola Tinubu has signed the Federal Medical Centre Oleh Bill into law, giving Delta State its third Federal Medical Centre and boosting healthcare in Delta South.

Nigeria Immigration Ends OIS Partnership for U.S. Visa Applications

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has terminated its partnership with Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the operator of Nigeria's Visa Application and Submission Centres in the United States, directing all visa applicants to submit their applications directly at Nigerian diplomatic missions with immediate effect. The directive was contained in a public notice signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, and dated July 9, 2026....

Nigeria Immigration Ends OIS Partnership for U.S. Visa Applications The Nigeria Immigration Service has ended OIS Services' role in processing visa applications in the U.S. and directed applicants to submit requests directly at Nigerian missions.

Xabi Alonso Reports for Duty as Chelsea Manager

Chelsea have officially begun a new chapter under Xabi Alonso, with the Spaniard reporting for duty at the club's Cobham Training Centre ahead of the 2026/27 sea*on. The 44-year-old was appointed Chelsea manager in May on a four-year contract and officially assumed the role on July 1, replacing Liam Rosenior following a turbulent campaign for the Blues. Alonso arrives with an impressive managerial résumé, having guided Bayer Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title during an unbeaten domestic campaign before taking charge of Real Madrid....

Xabi Alonso Reports for Duty as Chelsea Manager Xabi Alonso has officially resumed duties as Chelsea manager, beginning pre-sea*on preparations after his appointment on a four-year contract.