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Full list: 30 Nigerians facing deportation from US over alleged offences
The US government has released the names and photos of 30 Nigerians facing deportation over alleged fraud, ide…
UAE releases complete list of 19 occupations classified as domestic work
Discover UAE's official list of 19 domestic worker roles, showcasing unique occupations that reflect its rich …
UAE mentions 1 category of people who cannot be employed as domestic workers
The UAE establishes a minimum age of 18 for domestic workers under new law, enhancing worker rights and aligni…
UAE announces 7 rights and benefits domestic workers are entitled to
The UAE government unveils 7 entitlements for domestic workers, including rest hours, paid leave, passport ret…
Kenya: Government orders foreigners running small businesses to shut down
President Ruto has directed a crackdown on foreign small-scale businesses in Kenya, advocating for the Local C…
UK shares minimum age for overseas domestic worker visa
The UK outlines the eligibility criteria for the Overseas Domestic Worker visa, including age requirements for…
Germany names card foreigners can use to enter country without job offer
Germany's Opportunity Card, a residence permit for skilled foreigners to search for jobs for up to 12 months w…
Singapore states how old foreigners must be before they can get work permit
Singapore imposes strict work permit age limits for foreign nationals, mandating applicants be between 18 and …
UAE exempts 1 category of foreigners from overstay fines under special rule
UAE has waived overstay fines for stranded travellers on tourist, visit visas, and former residents due to air…
Singer Lionel Richie remains hospitalized in ICU for ongoing cardiac issues
Lionel Richie remains in a St. Louis ICU for cardiac tests after struggling onstage at The Muny. This follows …
Canada names document foreign military personnel need to work without a permit
Canada clarifies conditions for foreign military personnel exempt from work permits under the Visiting Forces …
FBI adds Nigerian man to Most Wanted list, reveals 13 aliases he allegedly used
The FBI has added Nigerian national Olumide Adebiyi Adediran to its Most Wanted list over alleged financial cr…
France announces minimum funds foreigners need to visit in 2026
France's visa portal details daily financial thresholds for visitors, varying by accommodation type. Confirmed…
Austria lists 64 high-demand jobs for foreign workers in 2026
Austria's 2026 shortage occupation list reveals 64 roles in healthcare, engineering, and more, highlighting im…
US issues travel alert to Americans, others travelling to the Middle East
US Embassy in Qatar warns Americans after strikes on Iranian targets. Enrol in STEP, avoid gatherings, and pre…
UK lists 7 visas people can apply for without a job offer
The UK has announced seven visa categories allowing Ghanaians and foreign nationals to relocate without employ…
Austria publishes income requirements for foreigners seeking residence permit
Austria announced income thresholds for residence permits, requiring €1,308.39 for singles and €2,064.12 for c…
New Zealand names 1 country whose citizens can work without a work visa
New Zealand has confirmed that Australian citizens can now live, work, and study without a visa. Permanent res…
Bola Tinubu’s actual date of birth resurfaces in 2003 FBI background check
An FBI document revealed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s date of birth in a US Embassy background check, with…
Former UK PM Keir Starmer steps down as MP, triggering London by-election
Former British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces his resignation as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, tri…
"Iran may target": US issues security alert to travellers flying to Middle East
US Embassy in Qatar issues a security alert for Americans after military strikes on Iranian targets, outlining…
Netherlands shares key conditions for foreigners planning to work in the country
The Dutch government's new guide for foreigners details essential steps for living and working in the Netherla…
Nigerian Taxi driver in UK jailed 6 years for sleeping behind wheel, causing death
A taxi driver who accumulated a severe "sleep debt" by spending 53 hours behind the wheel in three days has be…
Canada updates financial requirements for foreigners seeking to study in the country
Canada updates cost-of-living requirements for international study permit applicants, effective 1 September 20…
UK grandma who married man 36 years her junior cries out as he goes missing after joining her abroad
A 68-year-old British grandmother shares heartbreaking ordeal as her 31-year-old husband disappears, leaving h…
US explains how deported West Africans can apply to return to the country
Deported immigrants must seek DHS approval to return to the US, per INA sections 212(a)(9)(A) and (C). Unautho…
Netherlands names 2 categories of foreigners who can open bank accounts
The Dutch government details new criteria for foreign nationals opening bank accounts, with EU, EEA, and Swiss…
Australia names 1 country whose citizens can work without a visa before arrival
Australia confirms that only New Zealand citizens are eligible for the Subclass 444 visa, allowing indefinite …
FBI releases photos of 4 Nigerians wanted over $6m US business scam
The FBI has released the names and photos of four Nigerian nationals wanted over an alleged $6 million fraud s…
Canada names 25 categories of foreigners allowed to work without a work permit
Canada's latest guidance details 25 categories of foreign nationals exempt from obtaining a work permit, cover…
Former APC presidential aspirant Garba quits active politics, turns fully to tech
Adamu Garba has announced his withdrawal from active politics, saying the responsibilities of running his tech…
Nigeria tops list as US names 427 West Africans for deportation, Liberia and Ghana follow
The U.S. government has released an updated deportation list naming 427 West Africans, including individuals f…
Germany lists 3 requirements foreigners must meet for an 18-month residence permit
Germany outlines three conditions for third-country nationals to qualify for an 18-month residence permit for …
Germany lists 3 conditions for foreigners seeking 18-month residence permit
Discover Germany's job seeker residence permit for non-EU nationals: learn about the key requirements and rest…
US releases names and photos of 427 West Africans set for deportation
The US released a deportation list of 427 individuals from West Africa, detailing criminal records. Nigeria le…
Beloved lawyer dies in Nairobi accident, tributes pour out for her online
The Law Society of Kenya announced the death of advocate Rachel Wangui Ndirangu, who died following an acciden…
US lists 2 family-based visa categories for foreigners seeking permanent residency
The US details two family-based immigrant visa pathways for permanent residency: Immediate Relative visas with…
Australia warns foreigners about 3 mistakes that can get them sent back from the airport
The Australian government details required travel documents for non-citizens at immigration clearance, highlig…
Mass circumcision ceremonies leave 43 boys dead in South Africa
More than 43 boys died during South Africa's Ulwaluko circumcision rituals, with dozens more mutilated at ille…
UK names category of people banned from taking up any form of employment
The UK government enforces a total ban on child employment for those under 13, with local authorities regulati…