A Nigerian woman identified as Bolaji Bolarinwa has been sentenced to 45 months in prison. Bolarinwa was sentenced for forced labor and other crimes related to her coercive scheme to force two victims to perform domestic labor and childcare in her home in the United States. The judgment was passed on Bolarinwa by Attorney Alina Habba and Assistant Attorney General …

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks …

The United States has suspended its visa dropbox service in Nigeria, requiring all visitor visa applicants to attend in-person interviews for renewals. The dropbox system previously allowed eligible applicants, particularly those with recent U.S. travel history, to submit passports without interviews, reducing wait times. The removal of this option has sparked concerns over increased delays, as visa interview dates are …

Popular Nigerian comedian turned preacher, Oluwatoyin Bayegun, also known as Woli Arole, has urged Nigerians to always celebrate their Nigerian citizenship with the same enthusiasm they do for foreign citizenship. In a post via his Instagram handle on Friday, Arole called on Nigerians to celebrate Nigerian citizenship like that of the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The actor …

Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been deported from the United States following a directive from President Donald Trump to crack down on illegal immigration. Trump had on his first day in office signed a series of executive orders aimed at tackling illegal immigration. He also declared the situation at the United States and Mexico border as a national emergency, just …

The United Kingdom has implemented its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme for visitors from dozens of additional countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The system, aimed at tightening border security, took effect on Wednesday, allowing eligible travellers to enter Britain with pre-travel authorisation, according to AFP. The ETA, which costs £10 and permits stays of up to six months …

American conservative commentator and pundit Candace Owens has expressed admiration for Nigerian culture, describing herself as a “Nigeria stan” while praising the values and family-oriented nature of Nigerians. Speaking on The Candace Show via TikTok on Sunday, Owens said, “I am a Nigeria stan. I think Nigerians just really have their ish together, their culture together.” She highlighted the professional …

The United States will not ease its “pressure” on Israel and Arab leaders in the Middle East to reach a deal on hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris said in an interview released Sunday. Washington is working with Israel on humanitarian aid and “the need for a deal to be done which would release the hostages …

Hurricane Helene killed at least 17 people and caused massive flooding across the southeast United States on Friday, knocking out power for millions of customers. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated after Helene made landfall near the Florida state capital Tallahassee overnight and surged north, though it weakened to a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center reported “historic and catastrophic …

The Kansas Attorney General’s Office successfully thwarted an attempt by Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national, to defraud a Kansas resident of cryptocurrency. This was revealed in a statement titled, “State of Kansas, U.S., Thwarts Attempt by Nigerian Crypto Scammer to Defraud Resident, Attracting Over $50,000 in Civil Penalties.” BitKE, known for reporting on Bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain activity in …