The United States has appointed Brandon Hudspeth as its new Consul General in Lagos, Nigeria, according to an official announcement. He will oversee consular services and diplomatic engagement in the region.
The Renewed Hope Labourers Network challenges the US State Department's 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, arguing it overlooked Nigeria's verifiable reforms and digital financial systems.
USCIS details how foreign nationals married to US citizens can qualify for citizenship in three years instead of five, under section 319(a) of the INA.
Assma Ali, a Muslim immigration lawyer of Yemeni descent, was appointed municipal judge in Benoit, Mississippi, prompting online attacks from politicians citing her faith, despite constitutional protections.
India topped Canada's enforced removals in H1 2026 with 3,323 nationals, nearly one-third of 10,607 total CBSA deportations. Nigeria ranked 9th with 205 removals, mostly for immigration non-compliance.
Peter Ajang Azi, former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, died on August 13, 2026. His family confirmed the news, and former Governor Simon Lalong mourned him as a painful loss.
Nigerians are placing millions of naira in bets on the Osun State election, with the majority backing incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, according to a report by Nairametrics.
Albania's government has announced that foreigners must lawfully reside in the country for at least 5 years before they can apply for citizenship, as published on its official website.
US clarifies INA 322 citizenship for adopted children abroad: parents need 5 years US presence, 2 after age 14. Military families use INA 320.
Citizens of Mauritius and Seychelles can enter the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days within 180 days, covering 29 European countries.
New Zealand reveals the exact oath foreigners must recite to become citizens in 2026, with religious and secular options in English or te reo Māori.
Dino Melaye accuses ex-PDP officials Umar Damagum, Samuel Anyawu, and Umar Bature of selling the party to President Tinubu before Wike's involvement.
The EFCC recovered N83.59 billion and $98.07 million in unpaid three per cent NDDC statutory levies from 24 oil companies, following a NEITI audit referral.
Switzerland's State Secretariat for Migration has published official language requirements for residency, family reunification, and naturalisation, with phased oral and written levels.
NYSC DG Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu advised 2026 Batch B Stream Two corps members in Abia and Imo to embrace savings, learn skills, and avoid impulsive spending.
Slovakia requires foreigners to have continuous permanent residence for at least eight years before applying for citizenship, as per official government rules.
Osogbo led with 54,997 valid votes in the 2022 Osun governorship election. The top 10 LGAs contributed 369,221 votes (46%). These areas will be decisive in the 2026 race.
UK confirms foreign nationals can choose a secular affirmation instead of a religious oath at citizenship ceremonies, with equal legal weight.
Slovakia requires citizenship applicants to read a 500-word Slovak press article aloud, then write a recall summary within 30 minutes, per official guidelines.
The US government has published the full Naturalisation Oath of Allegiance, required by federal law, that every immigrant must swear to become a citizen.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi defends state-funded mass weddings in Shariah-governed states, citing responsible governance, after Kano's Auren Gata initiative married 1,500 couples.
Slovakia announced eight categories of foreigners exempt from the Slovak language test for citizenship, including Czech citizens, those under 14 or over 65, and those with Czechoslovak ancestry.
APM candidate Adebayo Adewale withdraws from Osun governorship race, endorsing incumbent Ademola Adeleke ahead of Saturday's election with 25,000 security personnel deployed.
INEC says 1,906,390 PVCs collected out of 2,339,233 registered voters in Osun ahead of Saturday's governorship election, with 432,843 uncollected cards deposited with CBN.
Edo Commissioner Kassim Afegbua calls Davido's Trump appeal 'arrant nonsense', urges him to focus on music, and dismisses viral academic results as fake.
Slovenia mandates a 10-year continuous residency for foreigners seeking citizenship by naturalisation, as stated on its official website, placing it among Europe's longer waiting periods.
An APC supporter was shot dead in Esa-Oke, Osun State, ahead of the governorship election. NBA reports 29 deaths in 73 violence incidents; INEC confirms 1.9 million PVCs collected.
Police lock down Osun, deploy 15,000+ officers, 30 CPs for Saturday's governorship election, with vote-buying reports in Osogbo markets.
Nigerians' frustration with Tinubu's economy stems from naira devaluation, fuel subsidy removal, and soaring inflation, worsening living costs.
At least 17 former Nigerian governors are positioning for Senate seats in 2027, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, continuing a trend of ex-chief executives seeking legislative influence.