…tournament also hit hiccups from Trump’s immigration policies, which saw some fans face visa issues. At the FIFA Club World Cup championship at the same New Jersey stadium last year, winners Chelsea were left confused when Trump stayed on the podium while they danced after he handed them the trophy. Trump later claimed…
…fathers of the state were concerned only with the greater good of all and never envisaged division along religious lines. Oyebamiji said he has put a team in place to identify areas of critical intervention across sectors, especially education, healthcare delivery, power generation, agriculture, and workers’ welfare, a…
Hong Kong has released the names of African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa and stay for different periodsSome eligible African countries can stay in Hong Kong for three months, while others can remain for one month or 14 daysThe official Hong Kong visa-free list also includes many countries from othe…
…Photo Kemp/In Pictures via Getty ImagesImages55 countries eligible for chinese visa-free transitLegit.ng earlier reported that International travellers passing through China can now check whether they qualify for the country's 240-hour visa-free transit programme after Chinese immigration authorities published the late…
…romance scam in India A 27-year-old Nigerian who entered India on a medical visa, overstayed illegally after its expiry in 2023, has been arrested in Delhi, India with 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over ₹10 crore. UP special task force (STF) also alleged that the accused, Obase Prosper, was a key member of an int…
…award from external organisations or agencies.Be eligible to obtain a Nigerian student visa if applying from outside Nigeria.Academic requirementsDavid Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) Scholarship requirements for 2026. Photo: @DavidOyedepoFoundationapplicants must score a minimum of 240 in JAMB, and must have at least an 80%…
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Saland area of Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran at a depth of approximately 12 kilometresKhuzestan governor Mohammad Reza Mowlaizadeh declared a high state of readiness and ordered full mobilisation of rescue and operational forcesThe Iranian Red Crescent Society dispatched …
Kuwait's electricity and water ministry confirmed a second consecutive day of Iranian attacks on a power and water distillation plantKuwait International Airport suspended air traffic due to rocket and drone strikes, forcing the national carrier to reschedule most flightsBahrain's army said its air defences intercepted…
Kenya's Ministry of Information said its ICT Authority detected a cybersecurity incident affecting the official presidential websiteThe government temporarily restricted access to the presidential website to allow forensic investigations to proceedCabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau confirmed government systems rema…
The United Kingdom granted 49,498 work visas to Nigerians between 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the latest official Home Office occupation visa data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The dominant grants went to the Nigerian health and care workers, and it is the second-highest total of any nationality granted UK wo…
Ghana has released the official fees for tourist, business, and transit visas for foreigners who want to visit the country in 2026The Ghana Immigration Service said tourist and business visa holders can stay in the country for up to 30 days after arrivalThe official visa fees are in US dollars, while the amounts have a…
…published the full list of countries whose citizens can enter Russia without a visa in 2026The conditions vary widely by nationality, with some countries enjoying full visa-free access while others are limited to diplomatic and service passport holdersAfrican countries, including South Africa, Morocco, Egypt and Tunisi…
Papua New Guinea has released the list of countries whose citizens can get a visa after arriving in the country instead of applying before travel.The government confirmed that travellers from 28 countries can apply for a visa on arrival under its latest official visa policy updatePapua New Guinea is also one of the cou…
…sound, lighting and technical production, arranging local production, and bearing visa-related costs, flights, acommodation and transportation. "The Agreement further provided that such expenses were non-recoupable and were to be borne entirely by the Promoter." The statement adds that the tour ended up not taking plac…
…“venue arrangements, graphic design, domain registration, website fees, video editing, visa deposits and consultation fees,” before stating flatly, “Our Client unequivocally denies these allegations.” According to the solicitors, “The parties entered into a written Performance Agreement for the proposed UK tour,” under…
…System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), a pre-travel clearance used by nationals of visa-waiver countries to enter the United States. Dual nationals who hold US citizenship are barred from using a foreign passport to apply for ESTA. The Department of Homeland Security routinely denies or cancels ESTA applications submi…
…3 am video listing the burdens that keep immigrants awake at night.She named debt, visa expiration, workplace drama, mortgage payments, and school fees as the battles UK residents constantly fight.
…the official list of 44 African countries whose citizens can apply for the country's eVisa in 2026The DR Congo eVisa is valid for 90 days after approval, and travellers must state the reason for their visitThe government also shared a sample of the approved eVisa to help applicants know what the document looks likeFind…
…commitment to free movement of people, services and investments. The minister said that visa policies remained the responsibility of individual countries, but noted the growing support for business-friendly travel across Africa. She commended Togolese leadership for committing to remove visa requirements for African tr…
…blueprint for citizens of other countries to secure an apprenticeship, acquire a visa, and build a career as a skilled worker in Germany.The German government lists five steps foreigners can gain work qualifications. Photo Steinmeier>For Nigerians looking to relocate (Japa) through professional skill acquisition rather…
…compulsory for a head of state to attend and speak on the universal platform, it is advisable. Therefore, when Ambassador Jimoh visited the Presidency in Abuja on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and announced to the world that: “The President has generously agreed to attend the UNGA meeting of the United Nations,” he was ins…
…to receive recognition from various foreign embassies as supporting documents for visa applications. On legal matters, the outgoing president announced that the lawsuit instituted against the Society by Polysonic Nigeria Limited, which sought to recover N9.62 million, had been struck out by the court. He expressed appr…
The Chinese Visa Application Centre outlined the official step-by-step process Nigerians must follow to apply for a Chinese visa onlineApplicants were instructed to submit their application online first, undergo a document review, and later visit the visa centre for biometric enrolment and paymentThe centre stated that…
"Nigerians have destroyed our reputation abroad" - Skitmaker, Carter Efe laments amid visa frustration Popular Nigerian streamer and skitmaker Carter Efe has expressed frustration over his recent visa issues, saying the country's reputation abroad has made things even more difficult. In a viral video, Carter Efe questi…
Germany offers different visa types for study, work, and research, each with its own financial and eligibility requirementsSome German visa applicants must show a minimum bank balance, while others must meet a required annual salary to qualifyThis report explains four German visa types, their requirements, and the mini…