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writetopoker:
Oga OP it is obvious that you have been paid cheaply for all these blindfolded propergander that have refused you from seeing clearly.

cheap apc bribe has affected you sense of reasoning

Beautifulday:
Obi's driver parked. Obi came down and entered the airport. The driver came down and entered two.

Was Obi the driver?

Rayjay45:
Bad as the Super Eagles be, this kin embarrassment no fit befall us.

2 goals up? Even if your papa na Spain or France, we no fit lose it in 90 minutes.

greatiyk4u:
This one na audio best performing economy
We don't need people outside to tell us when our economy is doing well, at least many of us are educated enough to know that

Zionmdde:
They didn't create any new life
They used something that had life in it

We are waiting for when they will synthesize life with something that has no life in it

ADURA123:
I never served, i got a job the same period and the NYSC was of no use to me anymore, so, i went straight doing my Job.

ADURA123:
Great, of what use is NYSC? make them scrap that shit

Burkina Faso now requires all students seeking higher education abroad to obtain prior
Permission from the Ministry of Higher Education.

The government says this measure is to align overseas academic training with national development priorities and improve labor market reintegration.

The new policy adds an administrative layer for thousands of students, particularly those heading to popular destinations like France.

It follows other reforms like a mandatory 'patriotic immersion' program for new university students and the suspension of a major student union.

The decree, adopted during a Council of Ministers meeting, applies to all Burkinabè students intending to begin studies overseas, regardless of whether they are financed through government scholarships, private sponsorship, or personal funds.

According to the government, the measure is designed to enable the state to monitor academic training undertaken abroad, ensure it aligns with the country's current development vision, reduce potential social challenges after students return home, and improve their eventual integration into the domestic labor market.

The new policy introduces an additional administrative layer for thousands of Burkinabè students who each year seek opportunities at universities outside the country.

France remains one of the most popular destinations, with Campus France reporting that about 2,500 Burkinabè students were enrolled in French higher education institutions in 2022.

A broader shift in education policy

The new decree is the latest in a series of reforms that have expanded the Burkinabè state's role in shaping higher education under the country's transition authorities.

In May 2025, the government introduced a mandatory month-long "patriotic immersion" programme for students admitted after the baccalaureate examination, making participation a prerequisite for enrollment at public universities.

The initiative, which involved about 60,000 high school graduates, was presented as a civic training programme aimed at producing citizens committed to national service and prepared to defend the country as it battles a decade-long jihadist insurgency.

The government's oversight of the education sector has since extended beyond university admissions.

In May 2026, authorities suspended the activities of the General Union of Burkina Students (UGEB), one of the country's oldest and most influential student organizations, accusing it of "glorifying terrorism" after it criticized the military government's handling of the security crisis and shrinking civic freedoms.

The move drew criticism from rights groups, which argued it reflected a broader narrowing of civic space.

Against that backdrop, the new requirement for students to obtain government authorization before pursuing studies abroad further expands the state's influence over academic pathways.

According to Higher Education Minister Adjima Thiombiano, the policy is intended to enable the government to monitor overseas training in line with its national development vision, prevent potential social challenges after students return, and better prepare graduates for professional integration into Burkina Faso's economy.

The decree reflects a growing emphasis by Burkina Faso's transition government on strengthening state oversight across strategic sectors, including education.

Officials argue that closer coordination between the government and students studying abroad will help ensure that training received overseas meets national needs while reducing difficulties graduates may face when re-entering the country's labor market.

While the government has framed the decree as a tool for improving educational planning and national development, it also represents one of the clearest examples yet of the state's expanding role in shaping the academic pathways of Burkinabè students, both at home and overseas.

geoworldedu:
200k is not perfect for even a man with no dependant. It is just money to manage. People who are in abject poverty right now might think it is perfect until they get there and see that 200k for even a starter is not perfect.

Let's break it down

Starter must sha eat daily

1200 per meal is #3600 daily. Multiply by 30 That's #108,000 spent on food already. The remaining money for that guy to spend is 92k for one month.

Barbing twice a month is 3k

Transportation in Lagos to work and back daily is 3k, so in 30 days is 60k

Buying soap and toiletries for a month is like 10k .
Don't even talk about buying gas to cook food. You have to borrow to get things done and pay back with interest.

Is that what we call perfect?

I've not talked about saving monthly to pay up for house rent of 500k in Lagos o. There is not even room for that.

geoworldedu:
200k is not perfect for a single guy who has dependants. But he should take it up if he is not having a good job at the moment.

chicoMX:
A fresh Passport costs 104k for 5 years and 208k for 10 years.

Zonefree:
Same sentence should be extended to the actual terrorists rather than the 'rehabilitation and reintegration' program.

IyaTola:
Whether one agrees with his approach or not, one thing is certain: stricter immigration policies force countries to confront uncomfortable realities about their own economies and governance.

For decades, many people in developing countries have viewed migration as the primary path to a better life. When destination countries begin tightening their borders, it sends a clear message: no nation can permanently rely on another country to absorb its skilled workers, unemployed youth, or economic challenges.

In that sense, policies that make migration more difficult can serve as a wake-up call. Governments must focus on creating jobs, improving security, strengthening institutions, and building economies that give their citizens reasons to stay rather than reasons to leave.

The truth is that every country prioritizes its own interests. The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and many European nations all adjust immigration policies based on what they believe benefits their citizens. Developing countries should be just as serious about creating opportunities at home.

Rather than seeing tougher immigration rules as the end of a dream, countries can view them as motivation to become places where talented people can thrive without feeling compelled to leave.

A nation truly succeeds when its citizens choose to stay because opportunities exist—not when they stay because they have no other option.

SmartyPants:
Something about this story doesn't add up. The initial report claimed there was a shootout and two suspects were neutralised. As we can clearly see, there was no shootout, and the suspect we can see in the video was taken away in one piece.

MosakuAW:
FABU of the highest order.

Just tell us in a simple term. We paid the ransom and the owners of Nigeria released them after term and agreement was met.

Nword22:
Yéyé man..the evil APC that you brought to Imo will follow you to the grave.

I hope Imo people will wake up and send these efulefus to the region they belongs.