The UK government has outlined five essential documents required for a Skilled Worker visa, including a Certificate of Sponsorship and proof of English proficiency, to help immigrants work and live in the country.
Qatar's General Authority of Customs publishes a definitive list of 6 prohibited items for 2026, including drugs, weapons, alcohol, Israeli-linked goods, radioactive materials, and immoral content.
Saudi Arabia's ZATCA published a list of 17 items prohibited from entering the Kingdom in 2026, including unregistered drugs, nutmeg, eavesdropping devices, and sexual tools.
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The US Department of Homeland Security has released the names and photos of 124 Nigerians marked for deportation as part of Trump's immigration crackdown on criminal non-citizens.
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Nigeria's Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru orders troops to shoot bandits and terrorists on sight, warning soldiers who hesitate could be treated like bandits. Sokoto unveils over ₦27 billion in security equipment.
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Intense rainfall across Lagos and Osun has caused widespread flooding and power outages due to transmission line faults, leaving thousands without electricity.
Saudi Arabia warns that defamation, privacy breaches, objectionable content, pornography, and drug promotion on social media can lead to arrest under the Anti-Cyber Crime Law, with penalties including imprisonment.
Dean Foord, 33, forced his partner to bark like a dog, isolated her, and subjected her to months of abuse. He was jailed for three years after hiding in a fridge to evade police.
Suspected gunmen killed three persons in Torok community, Riyom LGA, Plateau State. Victims identified as Ezekiel Zakka, David Yakubu, Dauda Habila. Berom Youth Moulders Association condemns attack, demands justice.
A Benue family has released the obituary of two children burnt to death by their father's girlfriend in Zaki-Biam. The suspect, Mbayegh, set Precious and Seember ablaze over a disagreement.
A 13-year-old boy in Cypress, Texas, survived a lightning strike while playing video games; the bolt entered through a metal desk piece, causing a small attic fire.
France and Spain have filed complaints with FIFA over its sponsorship deal with ExpressVPN for the 2026 World Cup, arguing it undermines anti-piracy efforts and sends a disastrous message.
A potentially life-threatening diarrhoea-causing infection transmitted through sexual contact is increasing in the UK, with health experts urging awareness of symptoms and prevention.
A 22-year-old student pilot in Argentina safely landed a Cessna 150 alone after her instructor, Leandro Bertazzo, jumped from the aircraft mid-flight on July 4. His body was found in a field, and an investigation is underway.
Nigeria Immigration Service terminates OIS Services visa operations in the US; applicants must now submit directly at Washington DC, New York, or Atlanta missions.
A fire destroyed the home of Kogi LG chairman Adamu Yahaya on Wednesday; no casualties were reported, and the cause remains unknown.
A Nigerian website developer shared how one question he asked saved him from losing money to the collapsed NRC Ponzi scheme, which crashed in early July 2026.
Defence Minister Christopher Musa warns troops not to hesitate engaging terrorists; those waiting for orders will be treated as bandits. He spoke at commissioning of 62 armoured vehicles and 300 motorcycles in Sokoto.
A man in Rivers State allegedly hacked his retired Marine Captain father to death after being denied a car during property distribution. Police are investigating.
Bayo Onanuga calls Peter Obi a pathological liar after Obi claimed the Tinubu government is frustrating his life and businesses ahead of 2027 elections.
Ondo police arrested driver Adesola Ogunrotifa in Abuja for absconding with his employer's Hyundai car in Akure. The vehicle was recovered.
The US DHS released a deportation list of 124 Nigerian nationals deemed the worst criminal offenders, highlighting enforcement efforts.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Logomani community in Borno, killing a soldier and destroying a police outpost, primary healthcare centre, and two classrooms before being repelled by troops.
University of Alabama student Jazmine Bates, 22, and Jose Alvarez-Duenas, 31, were found dead in a home. Suspect De'Kendrick Crawford was arrested in the attic.
President Trump used his old Air Force One to leave the NATO summit in Turkey after the Secret Service requested a switch as a security precaution, citing assassination threats from Iran.
DSS arrests journalist Zainab Sodiq for possessing a drone without an End User Certificate at Lagos airport; Sowore alleges targeting due to her coverage of his activities.
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum faces felony methamphetamine possession and two misdemeanor drug charges after a July 2 arrest in Alabama, court records show.
A Nigerian man explains that visa refusals often stem from ignoring bank statement consistency and home ties, not just balance or documents.
Namibia reminds tourists that they cannot work on a holiday visa; must obtain employment or study permits before entering the country.
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Ghana postponed President Ramaphosa's state visit after a Ghanaian was killed in xenophobic attacks and hundreds evacuated. South Africa says both sides agreed to delay.