International
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IPOB Reacts As Finland Approves Simon Ekpa’s extradition to Nigeria
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Nigerian government of trying to connect Simon Ekpa to the group in a bid to disrupt the ongoing trial of their detained leader,…
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Nigerian man convicted of COVID loan fraud avoids deportation from UK over children’s special needs
A Nigerian man, Olufemi Ojaleye, who was convicted for his involvement in a sophisticated fraud scheme related to the UK’s Covid-era Bounce Back Loan Scheme, has successfully avoided deportation from the UK…
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Germany: Incoming govt to halt proposed 3-year citizenship pathway for immigrants
Germany’s incoming government has announced plans to discontinue the proposed three-year fast-track citizenship pathway for immigrants, opting instead to maintain the traditional five-year residency requirement. The new policy, spearheaded by the incoming…
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Students Union launches fundraising for slain Nigerian Uber driver in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia branch of the Black Students Union (BSU) has initiated a fundraising effort to support the family of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver who was fatally shot in Center…
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Over 22,000 Nigerians Seek Asylum in UK
According to recent data from the UK Home Office, a total of 22,619 Nigerians applied for asylum in the United Kingdom between 2010 and 2024. This places Nigeria 11th among the countries…
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Breaking: Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his…
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77-Year-Old Nigerian Uber Driver Killed in Philadelphia Shooting
A 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver, Olatunji W. Bolaji, was fatally shot early Wednesday morning in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His 22-year-old passenger was also critically injured in the incident. Reports suggest that Bolaji had…
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Over 140 Killed in Congo River Boat Inferno
More than 140 people have lost their lives after a fuel-loaded wooden boat caught fire and capsized on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this week. The incident,…
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UK rolls out updated english language tests for visa, citizenship applications
The UK Home Office has revealed updates to its approved list of Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for those applying for visas or citizenship, introducing new test formats and clearer global standards…
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Six hospitalized following shooting at Florida University
A shooting at the student union on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee on Thursday left at least six individuals injured and hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries. The incident, which…
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Three Common Reasons Why Marriage-Based Green Card Applications Are Delayed or Denied by the U.S.
For many immigrants, especially those from less developed regions, the goal of living and working permanently in the United States often leads them to seek a green card through marriage. While this…
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Trump Administration Revokes 600 Visas, Targets International Students in U.S. Crackdown
The U.S. government has recently revoked or terminated the legal status of approximately 600 international students across more than 90 colleges and universities, signaling a renewed immigration clampdown under former President Donald…