International
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Three Nigerians in U.S. Face 60 Years Jail Term for Fraud
Three Nigerian men residing in the United States—Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and Emmanuel Unuigbe—are facing a possible combined 60-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to their involvement in a large-scale money laundering…
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Visa: H-1B lottery results released – How applicants can check their status for 2025
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun announcing the results of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B visa lottery. Applicants can verify their selection status through their employer, legal representative,…
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Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 1,700, Thousands Injured
A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has left approximately 1,700 people dead, over 3,400 injured, and more than 300 still missing. The powerful quake caused widespread destruction, leveling buildings,…
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UK Increases Visa Fees Effective April 9
The UK Home Office has announced an increase in visa application fees across various categories, with the new rates set to take effect from April 9. According to an update on the…
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Guinea Pardons Ex-Dictator Convicted for 2009 Massacre
Guinea’s former leader, Moussa Dadis Camara, has been pardoned by the country’s military ruler due to health concerns. This decision follows his conviction for crimes related to a horrific massacre in 2009,…
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Canada to end extra CRS points for job offers in permanent residency applications
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that, starting March 25, 2025, Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a job offer.…
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Firefighting Helicopter Crashes, Killing Pilot as South Korea Battles Wildfires
A helicopter involved in efforts to combat South Korea’s raging wildfires crashed on Wednesday, resulting in the death of the pilot, according to fire officials. The aircraft went down in a mountainous…
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UK to Increase Visa Fees in 2025, Raising Costs for Travellers, Students, and Workers
The cost of obtaining a UK visa is set to rise in 2025 as the British government introduces significant fee increases for travellers, students, and workers. The new charges, scheduled to take…
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Meet Harold Ekeh: The Nigerian Who Gained Admission into All 8 Ivy League Universities
In 2015, 17-year-old Harold Ekeh accomplished an extraordinary feat—he was accepted into all eight Ivy League universities. His academic excellence didn’t stop there, as all 13 institutions he applied to, including MIT…
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Unclaimed Estates: Nigerians, Other Africans Risk Losing Assets in the UK
Hundreds of unclaimed estates in the United Kingdom highlight the untold stories of African migration, wealth accumulation, and family connections left behind. Many Nigerians and other Africans who passed away without a…
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U.S cautions Nigerians on visa overstay, warns of lifetime ban
The United States Embassy has issued a strong warning to visa holders, stressing the severe consequences of overstaying their permitted duration. In a statement shared on X, the embassy warned that individuals…
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US Revokes Legal Status for Over 500,000 Immigrants
The United States government has announced the termination of legal status for more than half a million immigrants, requiring them to leave the country within weeks. The decision aligns with President Donald…