‘Overstay your Visa and you’ll be deported’ —UK warns foreign students
The UK government has started directly warning foreign students that staying in the country after their visas expire could result in deportation. The Home Office said the warning comes as more students on study visas later apply for asylum, even when the situation in their home countries hasn’t changed. For the first time, students are […]
UK bans over 100 jobs from foreign recruitment to curb migration
The United Kingdom government has announced strict new rules stopping more than 100 jobs from being filled by foreign workers. The move is designed to reduce net migration and create more opportunities for local residents. The Home Office shared on X on Saturday, August 30, that the new restrictions are part of a plan to […]
Mass deportation’ plan is ‘not the Christian way – UK’s top bishop calls for Brits to show ‘compassion and understanding’ to illegal migrants
The top bishop in the UK has asked the government to treat illegal migrants with kindness and understanding instead of pushing for mass deportations. Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, criticized the Reform UK leader’s plan to “send them back,” saying it was neither sensible nor compassionate. This statement comes as protests continue outside hotels housing […]
“It is virtually impossible to get Nigerian citizenship, I can’t give it to my children because I’m a woman.” — UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch claims
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has said she cannot pass Nigerian citizenship to her children because she is a woman. She made this comment while speaking with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, July 20, during a discussion about immigration in the UK. During the interview, Badenoch compared the UK’s immigration policies to those in […]
UK government unveils stricter visa rules, stopping care visa and increasing salary for threshold for skilled workers
The UK government has started the first part of its immigration changes. These new rules mostly affect skilled workers coming from other countries, including thousands from India. The new system will start on July 22, 2025. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper shared the changes with Parliament. She said the UK immigration system is being reset to […]
Nigerians In UK Protest Against Rising Certificate Of Sponsorship Scams
A group of Nigerians living in the UK recently protested in London against the increasing Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) scams. These scams have left many victims struggling, with some losing thousands of pounds. The protest took place at Marsham Street, in front of the UK Home Office. It was led by Christiana Olabisi, also known […]
Immigrants into UK must wait for 15-years before becoming eligible for British citizenship -UK conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch announces plans to tighten immigration in UK (Video)
The United Kingdom is set to introduce stricter immigration rules under the leadership of Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. In a major policy announcement, she proposed that immigrants must wait at least 15 years before they can apply for British citizenship. Currently, immigrants can apply for British citizenship after living in the UK for six […]
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 […]
Four Nigerians Sentenced for Massive Forgery Scheme Aiding Illegal UK Residency
Four Nigerians have been sentenced in the UK for their involvement in a major forgery scheme that helped individuals live in the country illegally. The defendants, Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi, and Adekunle Kabir, were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on August 27, 2024, for their roles in creating over […]
“Anti-Racism Protesters Rally Across the UK in Support of Refugees Amid Anti-Immigrant Unrest”
On August 7, 2024, the UK witnessed a powerful display of solidarity and resistance as thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in response to escalating far-right anti-immigrant demonstrations. The day marked a significant turn in the ongoing conflict between pro-refugee advocates and extremist groups calling for tighter immigration controls. In cities across the […]