Canada stops visa program, mulls alternative in 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pausing some of its business immigration visa programs to…

Pope Leo XIV urges global truce on Christmas Day

Pope Leo XIV, on Tuesday, called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing “great sadness”…

UK man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife

A 49-year-old UK man, Philip Young, has been charged with drugging and raping his ex-wife for…

Russia urges citizens to have more sex to increase birth rate

Russia is considering a range of unconventional measures to address its low fertility rate, including temporarily…

US to partially suspend visa issuance to Nigerians from Jan 1, 2026

The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals starting January…

US asks undocumented migrants to accept $3,000 offer, self-deport

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has tripled the financial incentive offered to undocumented migrants…

Trump recalls US ambassadors serving in Nigeria, 29 other countries

The Donald Trump administration has recalled 30 United States career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior…

US envoy clarifies recent visa restrictions

US ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has explained that the recent visa restrictions announced by the…

CPC designation: US lawmakers allay fears of military action on Nigeria

Some U.S. lawmakers in Nigeria for a two-day visit have given insights into what the US…

Apple, Google tell workers on visas not to leave US

Apple and Google are warning some U.S-based employees on visas against traveling outside of the country…