Between 2021 and 2023, over 1,400 international students who had been admitted to universities in the United Kingdom were refused entry upon arrival at the country’s airports. Out of this total, 161 were Nigerian students who were deported upon their…
A Nigerian national is facing drug smuggling charges following an operation by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) at Lahore International Airport, which uncovered concealed cocaine capsules. The individual, who arrived in Pakistan from Nigeria with a layover in Dubai, was discovered…
Holders of Canadian visitor visas will no longer be eligible to apply for work permits while in the country. This change comes amid recent immigration reforms that have sparked significant protests, particularly among international students. On Wednesday, Immigration, Refugees and…
On Thursday, the Kremlin cautioned France against turning the criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov into an instance of “political persecution.” This warning follows Durov’s recent arrest in Paris, which Russia views as politically motivated amidst its broader crackdown…
A powerful typhoon made landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost major island, early Thursday morning, unleashing severe rain and intense winds across the region. Japanese television station NHK reported that the storm, known as Typhoon Shanshan—the tenth of the season—has already…
On Thursday, the central parity rate for the Chinese currency, the renminbi, commonly known as the yuan, experienced a decline of 83 pips, settling at 7.1299 against the US dollar. This information was provided by the China Foreign Exchange Trade…
Three men Joshua Oladele, believed to be Nigerian, Micah Hines, and Ali Alamiri have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 25-year-old Hamza Iqbal in London, United Kingdom, according to various reports. Hamza Iqbal was fatally stabbed 23…
Olukayode Ojo, a 36-year-old Nigerian, is facing a potential five-year prison sentence in Texas after being convicted of falsifying statements to secure a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Reports on Wednesday, following his conviction, U.S. District Judge Jodi…
French prosecutors released Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from police custody on Wednesday after he had been questioned for four days regarding allegations that the messaging app was being used for illicit activities. Durov was detained on Saturday at Le Bourget…
U.S. prosecutors have revised the charges against former President Donald Trump in connection with his alleged efforts to interfere with the 2020 election after losing the contest. The updated indictment aims to address concerns raised by a recent Supreme Court…
