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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…
Nepal flood kills 100 as hundreds of tourists remain missing
A flash flood and mudslide along Nepal's Tibet border killed 100 people and left about 579 missing, including …
Breaking: Trump announces fresh development over Iran's supreme leader
US President Trump assesses Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health, suggesting he is alive but "very …
Nepal flash floods kill 31 as 400 tourists go missing
At least 31 people have died, and 93 others have been injured after flash floods swept through northern Nepal,…
Breaking: Powerful Uganda military chief announces year he will run for president
Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announces 2031 presidential bid, claiming support from his father, P…
14 newborns killed in Pakistan hospital fire, health secretary suspended
Fourteen newborn babies died after a fire swept through the maternity ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medica…
Trumps temporarily suspends Nigerians, others from applying for US immigrant visa
President Donald Trump administration has temporarily suspended visa application for Nigerians and others acro…
14 newborn babies killed in devastating hospital fire in Pakistan
A fire at Pakistan's PIMS hospital in Islamabad killed 14 newborn babies, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sha…
IRCC explains how permanent residents can become Canadian citizens
Canada's IRCC answered common questions about citizenship, covering eligibility, applications, processing, the…
WORLD IN BRIEF:Canada hits US with 50% tariffs, China rejects Iran sanctions, Tanzania VP resigns and other stories
Canada retaliates with 50% tariffs as US trade war escalates Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of up to…
Canada drops immigration update for Nigerians, others
Canada has disclosed its data concerning immigrants in different categories for 2026. The released data is wor…
Full list: Banks to shut branches in 15 states as public holiday confirmed
Many banks will close their branches in 15 states for a fresh public holiday. See the exact date and complete …
US to revoke asylum claims visas of visitors who have overstayed
The United States (US) has announced plans to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreign nationals who file for…
Breaking: Vice president announces sudden resignation from government
Emmanuel Nchimbi, the vice president of Tanzania, has announced his resignation from the government in an unpr…
Visa applications: UK issues fresh advisory to Nigerians
The British High Commission in Nigeria has issued a fresh advisory to Nigerians with UK Student visa applicati…
Complete list: Top 10 poorest countries in the world
Burundi ranked as the world's poorest country with a GDP per capita of $994.23, while Nigeria fell to 56th wit…