Prince William will attend King Harald V's state funeral in Oslo on September 9, representing King Charles, while Princess Anne joins in a personal capacity as godmother to King Haakon VIII.
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso visited former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi in Port Harcourt to condole with him over his mother's death, with burial scheduled for the weekend.
Nigeria denies social media claims it backed the failed Niger coup. Minister Sola Enikanolaiye calls reports baseless, reaffirming commitment to democracy and ECOWAS protocols.
Donald Trump told GB News he would not commit to defending Britain in a future Falklands conflict, citing the UK's absence during America's war with Iran. The UK government reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the islanders.
President Tinubu formally raised xenophobic attacks in South Africa at an AU session in Angola, demanding the matter be placed on the agenda of the 40th Ordinary AU Assembly in January 2027.
Australia's Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa requires applicants to meet 10 conditions including age, health, character, and financial requirements. Learn all eligibility criteria here.
Bishop David Oyedepo rejected claims that Nigeria is an Islamic nation, questioning the sanity of those who hold the view, citing major Christian congregations.
At The Companion's 7th National Discourse in Lagos, leaders called for national identity above ethnic and religious loyalties, rejecting identity politics.
South Africa's Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, denies Nigerians are attacked over relationships with South African women, citing constitutional freedoms.
Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett leads the UN secretary-general race after the Security Council's second straw poll, with eight encourage votes, ahead of Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan.
Canada admitted 182,100 new permanent residents in H1 2026, reaching 40.8% of its 446,000 target. Economic immigration lagged, while family-class admissions exceeded pace.
Atiku Abubakar, ADC presidential candidate, urges the FBI to release legally accessible records on President Tinubu, rejecting claims that disclosure would endanger lives.
Canada has ended trade talks with the US, announcing dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on American goods. The move follows stalled negotiations over steel and aluminum.
The UAE leads with 149 new visa-free destinations since 2006, climbing to 5th on the Henley Index. Gulf states, Pakistan, and Kosovo also gained ground.
Denmark requires foreigners to have 3 years 6 months of full-time work or self-employment in the 4 years before a permanent residence decision.
The UK Ancestry visa allows citizens of 22 African Commonwealth nations to live and work in the UK for up to five years, with a path to settlement.
The UK government has published official guidance detailing what Ancestry Visa holders can do, including work, study, and family rights, with pathways to extend or settle permanently.
The UK government has published eligibility criteria for the British National (Overseas) visa, open to Hong Kong residents aged 18 and above, with specific residency conditions.
The Netherlands generally requires foreigners to renounce their original nationality when acquiring Dutch citizenship, but the IND has outlined five specific exemptions allowing dual nationality.
Kim Yo-jong denies knowledge of secret talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, casting doubt on Trump's claims of a diplomatic breakthrough and revealing North Korea's unchanged hostile stance.
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu addressed UN member states on August 19 as one of eight candidates vying to replace Antonio Guterres, warning the UN faces grave risk without meaningful reform.
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year, with the first group of 20 arriving Thursday, the information minister announced.
New UK visa rules reshape the journey from study to work for Nigerian and other foreign students, with rising skilled worker visas but tougher barriers to permanent residence.
Canada issued 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence on August 18, 2026, through the Canadian Experience Class, with a minimum CRS score of 523, making it one of the most selective CEC draws of the year.
South Africa has refuted reports that it halted visa issuance for Nigerians following anti-migrant protests, confirming that visa services remain operational and unaffected by the demonstrations.
The African Union plans to reopen its Khartoum liaison office, aiming to strengthen peace efforts in Sudan, but faces security and neutrality challenges.
The British High Commission has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun State Governor, praising the electoral process while flagging concerns over voter interference, vote-buying, and limited BVAS devices.
Basit Jamiu, Legit.ng's Current Affairs and Politics Editor, is the only Nigerian selected for the 2026 UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship, run by the United Nations.
The UK published 43 organisations whose staff may get exempt entry clearance. Only two African bodies made the list: African Development Bank and Fund.
Afrobeats star Davido has publicly warned Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo to 'get ready' after his uncle Ademola Adeleke won re-election in Osun, following Okpebholo's mockery of Adeleke's dancing.