A recruitment consultant who fraudulently abused the UK government’s Covid-19 support scheme has been sentenced after misappropriating tens of thousands of pounds meant to help struggling businesses survive the pandemic. Rico Iheagwara, 36, of River Meads, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, received an ’18-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, at St Albans Crown Court on Friday, 16 May 2025′. He pleaded …

Princess Opeyemi Bright has been sworn in as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, Princess Bright now holds the prestigious title of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, 16 May 2025. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, her election has been widely celebrated as …

The United Kingdom (UK) Home Office has announced changes to its immigration system in a new white paper to reduce reliance on international recruitment and strengthen domestic workforce development. A key initiative is the creation of the Labour Market Evidence Group, which will analyse labour market data to inform policy decisions. The group will focus on developing local skills rather …

The British High Commission in Nigeria has dismissed recent reports regarding changes to UK visa rules for Nigerians, saying no new restrictions had been introduced. The Commission stated this on the back of the reports on planned new visa restrictions on three countries, including Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, saying that the UK government is constantly reviewing its immigration system …

The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has honoured the Boys Brigade Metropolitan Battalion Council Nigeria with his presence at their special 2025 Thanksgiving Service. The governor who returned to Port Harcourt on Saturday evening after a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom is making his first public appearance. The Service was presided over by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. …

Nigerian nurse reportedly found dead in her UK apartment after returning from her wedding introduction in Nigeria A UK-based Nigerian nurse has reportedly been found dead in her apartment in Leeds, United Kingdom. Another Nigerian nurse, Ibironke Khadeejah Quadri, who shared the sad story on X, said the deceased, known as Nurse Miriam, finished her last shift on Sunday and …

Nigeria on Tuesday signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK to combat the menace of cybercrimes in the two countries. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), also launched the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime (JCTC) in response to the need for a coordinated and robust approach to fighting cybercrimes as …

A Nigerian couple has been jailed in the United Kingdom (UK) after attempting to illegally bring an orphaned baby girl into the country using falsified documents. Raphael Ossai and Oluwakemi Olasanoye were arrested at Manchester Airport, per a BBC report, after Border Force officers noticed unusual behavior between the pair and the infant they claimed as their own. Initial checks …

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night returned to Abuja after over two weeks working visit to Europe. President Tinubu, whose aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 9:50 pm, was received by senior officials of his administration. President Tinubu departed Nigeria on Wednesday, 2 April, and had spent some time in Paris, …

The UK Home Office has revised the list of Secure English Language Tests (SELT) accepted for visa and citizenship applications. The SELT is a mandatory requirement for various visa categories and UK citizenship applications. This update introduces new test formats and clarifies requirements for applicants worldwide. The change was announced on the official UK Government website, aiming to make the …