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Belarus has updated its immigration rules, introducing higher income and salary requirements for foreign nationals seeking to work in the country or sponsor dependents. The changes, effective November 1, 2025, aim to ensure expatriates can meet the financial obligations of living in Belarus. The revised thresholds for sponsoring family members…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United States has rolled out a major change to its visa application process, now assessing applicants’ health and financial capacity to ensure they can cover medical expenses without relying on state-funded healthcare. Under the Trump administration’s new directive, embassies and consulates will place greater emphasis on…

As voters across Anambra State head to the polls, civil society groups have expressed optimism that the governorship election will hold peacefully despite the heavy deployment of security operatives. Speaking during an election monitoring exercise, Jake Epelle, Founder of TAF Africa and representative of a civil society organisation observing the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of its Acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has elected Senator Mao Ohabunwa as the new Chairman of its Board of Trustees (BoT). Ohabunwa emerged on Friday following a meeting held at the official residence of the Federal Capital Territory…

By Deborah Nnamdi A disturbing case of alleged child trafficking disguised as legal adoption has emerged in Imo State, exposing the dark network of illegal baby sales and unregulated orphanages reportedly operating under state cover. A 21-year-old mother of two, Mercy Okoro from Ebonyi State, has accused Madam Charity Uzoka,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels has broken down in tears while speaking about her troubled marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, saying she feels emotionally drained and may return to him despite their ongoing marital crisis. The 25-year-old actress made the revelation in a video shared on…

Air travelers across the United States faced mounting uncertainty on Friday as a federal directive ordering airlines to reduce flights at dozens of major airports officially took effect. The move, initiated by the Trump administration, is being presented as a temporary measure to address growing air traffic safety concerns tied…

By Deborah Nnamdi The UK government’s push to tighten immigration controls could cost the country up to £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion), according to its own internal assessment, casting doubt on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to cut migration without harming the economy. The Home Office report, released alongside Starmer’s sweeping…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for November 20 in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The judge announced the date on Friday after Kanu failed to open his defence,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja, calling for international intervention to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy and prevent the country from drifting toward a one-party system. The protesters, who also submitted letters of appeal…