Nigerian Nurses Struggle as Verification Portal Shutdown Forces Many Back Home
In recent months, Nigerian nurses working abroad, particularly in the UK and US, have faced serious challenges after the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) deactivated its verification portal in February 2024. This portal is essential for nurses to renew their licenses and meet international standards. Without it, many Nigerian nurses are finding themselves […]
Over 160 Nigerian Students Denied Entry to the UK Despite Having Visas
Between 2021 and 2023, more than 1,425 international students were denied entry at UK airports, according to the UK Home Office. Among these, 161 were Nigerian, making up 11.3% of the total denied entries. Indian students had the highest number of denials, with 644 cases, or 45% of the total. Ghana and Bangladesh followed with […]
“Nigerian Immigration Service Investigates Woman for Tearing Husband’s Passport at Lagos Airport”
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an investigation into an incident that has caught widespread attention on social media. A viral video shows a woman, identified as Mrs. Igiebor, tearing her husband’s Nigerian passport at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Upon arriving in Nigeria, Mrs. Igiebor was seen in the video destroying […]
Man Returns to Nigeria From UK After Riot, Shares His Troubling Experience(Video)
In recent weeks, the UK has witnessed escalating violence and riots targeting immigrants, largely fueled by far-right groups. In the midst of this turmoil, a Nigerian man has made the difficult decision to return to his home country, Nigeria, for his safety. The man, now in Lagos, shared his harrowing experience through a video message. […]
The Nigerian Government Has Issued a Travel Alert For Citizens Planning to Visit The UK
The Nigerian government has issued a significant travel alert for its citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom. This advisory comes in light of recent riots and civil unrest that have heightened the risk of violence and disorder in various parts of the UK. The travel alert, conveyed through a statement by Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, […]
Visa Fee Surges For Nigerians, Other African Nationals
The Nigerian Army has reported that its soldiers successfully prevented a kidnapping by suspected terrorists on the 46 KM Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State. In a post on its official X account, the Army stated that the operation took place on Sunday and involved a gunfight between the soldiers and the criminals. The post mentioned […]
Air Peace Warns Against Fake Website ‘Defrauding’ UK-Bound Travellers
Air peace, Nigeria’s flag carrier, has warned the public against a fake website ‘defrauding’ travellers. In a statement from its management on Tuesday, the airline said the creators used some of its brand collateral to design the fake website, presenting it as the company’s booking platform. “Our attention has been drawn to a particular website […]