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Saudi Arabia Immigration Crackdown: 14,434 Arrested, 14,905 Deported in 7 Days
Saudi Arabia arrested 14,434 people and deported 14,905 in a week-long immigration crackdown, while nearly 30,…
US to deport citizen of UAE, releases photo and name
US authorities announced the deportation of UAE national Mohamed Rashed, arrested in Atlanta over tax crimes, …
Full breakdown on how to check if you have a travel ban in UAE in 2026
Residents in the UAE had verified travel bans online, avoiding government offices, especially when facing fina…
UAE releases categories of people blacklisted and banned from entering the country
The UAE had detailed categories of people on its blacklist, restricting entry for convicts, deportees, health …
Ferry Carrying 267 People Capsizes Near Northern Cyprus, 7 Confirmed Dead
Ferry carrying 267 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, killing at least seven as rescue teams save hundreds. …
Panic erupts as court jails popular former president, gives reason
A popular and influential former president has been sentenced to jail for five years and the court gave its re…
US increases Nigerians slated for deportation to 134, releases names and photos
The U.S. government expanded deportation of 134 Nigerians, publishing names and photos after arrests for fraud…
27 people killed as truck carrying church members rams minibus
A minibus taxi carrying church members collided with a truck near Chivhu, Zimbabwe, resulting in 27 deaths ami…
US set to take control of major portion of Venezuelan oil wealth
By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Eric Martin The US is set to take majority control over a huge amount of read more US…
Breaking: Tension grips Niger capital as gunshots, explosions erupt near Presidency
Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey on August 29. Analysts debate the attackers' identity amid rising c…
Canada’s proof-of-funds for study permit rises to $23,448
Canada has raised its study permit proof-of-funds threshold for single applicants to $23,448, effective Septem…
Want to immigrate to Canada? Check Express Entry eligibility, CRS score and draws
Canada has officially explained who can apply for Express Entry and how applicants are ranked under the immigr…
Explainer: What US-based Nigerians need to know about re-entry visa before visiting home
For many Nigerians living in the United States (US), whether they are Green Card holders, temporary migrants o…
Saudi Arabia limits new businesses to recruit only 5 expats in foreign hiring crackdown
….businesses operational for more than two years can hire 50 foreign workers Saudi Arabian authorities have in…
Canada raises study permit funds requirement for international students, see how to apply
Canada has announced a new financial requirement for international students applying for study permits, with t…
Full list: US government releases 100 names and photos of missing persons in 2026
The U.S. government released a 2026 list of 100 missing persons, publishing names and photos of men, women, an…
New visa fee benefit announced for Abu Dhabi travellers, details emerge
Abu Dhabi teams up with MakeMyTrip to cover AED 285 UAE visa fees for Indian travellers booking 3-night hotel …
What to know: Saudi Arabia cuts work visa quotas for new businesses under revised rules
Saudi Arabia tied new business visa limits to company age and Establishing Programme status, restricting newer…
Breaking: Fresh development involving Simon Ekpa emerges
Simon Ekpa appeals his terrorism conviction in Finland, as prosecutors seek a longer sentence than his six-yea…
Full breakdown of 9 immigrant categories considered safe from deportation under Trump
Despite Trump’s strict immigration enforcement, U.S. law still recognized nine immigrant categories as legal r…
US deportation timeline 2026: How long removal proceedings actually take
Those who have received a Notice to Appear faced timelines shaped by detention status and with cases ending in…
Breaking: King Charles react as popular monarch dies, "most profound sadness"
King Charles III of England has expressed great grief over death of a popular and oldest traditional ruler in …
Ekweremadu organ harvesting case: Friend shares what Daniel said in unexpected UK phone call
Daniel, key witness in the Ekweremadu organ case, broke silence last year with a call from the UK, sharing fea…
King Harald V: Oldest monarch in Europe dies in 2026 at 89 after 35 years on the throne
King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, died at 89 after 35 years on the throne, succeeded by his so…
King Oyo: Sadness as young, popular king dies after he was crowned at age 3, details emerge
Uganda has mourned King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose passing at 10 p.m. Thursday left Tooro Kingd…
WORLD IN BRIEF: US corporate political donations hit $646m, Trump renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’, Rwanda secures first yen loan and other stories
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ Donald Trump, US President, has signed an executive or…
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. US Pre…
Spanish museum with high security gets robbed in 4 minutes as thieves steal item that is 3,000 years old
Thieves executed a four-minute heist at Villena Museum, stealing gold from its significant Bronze Age Treasure…
Full list: US lists fresh names and photos of 10 Nigerians to be deported
The US government cancelled immigrant visa interviews after halting processing, leaving applicants uncertain w…
US cancels all scheduled interviews with applicants after pausing all immigrant visas
The US government cancelled immigrant visa interviews after halting processing, leaving applicants uncertain a…
Canada Express Entry 2026: 7 skilled jobs in high demand, see full list
Canada Express Entry 2026 targets skilled workers in seven key areas, including healthcare, STEM, trades, educ…
Republic of Cyprus set to introduce e-visa for nationals from Nigeria, 2 others
….e-visa to cost $40 The Republic Island of Cyprus is set to introduce an electronic visa (e-visa) system fo…
Tears as Nepal, Tibet floods kill over 270, more than 1,300 missing
Catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet killed over 270 people, while more than 1,300 remain missing. Legit.ng …
Nepal flood: Full list of 517 foreigners from 33 countries missing
A catastrophic flood in Nepal leaves 517 foreigners missing, including 178 Indians and 65 Americans, as nation…
72-year-old man arrested for overstaying tourist visa by 26 years in Japan
A 72-year-old South Korean man was arrested in Japan after overstaying his visa for 26 years, highlighting the…
Christian man wins Umrah trip for Muslim neighbour's dream
A Christian man, Mina, won an Islamic competition in Egypt to gift a Muslim neighbour, Um Ali, a lifelong Umra…
Best European cities for graduates revealed: See full top 10 list
A new study ranks the top 10 European cities for graduates to live and work, with Cluj-Napoca, Vilnius and Ess…
South Africa tops Africa’s future-ready economies: Where is Nigeria?
A new 2026 study has named South Africa as Africa’s most future-ready economy. Legit.ng obtained a list of the…
UK investor visa scandal: FCA bans 3 former Dolfin financial executives
United Kingdom (UK) regulator has banned three former Dolfin Financial chiefs over a scheme that helped client…
Tragedy as Russian chess official Sergei Indeikin dies of malaria after Nigeria trip
Russian chess official Sergei Indeikin, 36, died after a trip to Nigeria; family blamed severe malaria, raisin…