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The origin of Weirdis photography is Robert Perry/Getty ImagesArticle informationauthor, Adesola Ikrajorrole, BBC News, Report from lagosJuly 21, 20257 minute readUK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has struck out again after claiming it is inappropriate to transfer Nigerian citizenship to children.Apparently, this is the first time Badenoch has been silent about Nigeria and the moment she spoke, many reactions followed.But Badenoch doesn’t have time to go for an interview with CNN Fareed Zakaria to explain his policies on immigration and getting tougher on Japan than Britain.In the interview, Mr Badenoch spoke about how difficult it is for immigrants to obtain…

BEIJING — With relations with the United States at their worst point in modern history, Canada is turning its attention to China, one of the only countries with which relations have deteriorated further.Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that Canada is forging a “new strategic partnership” with China, its second-largest trading partner, during what he called a “historic” visit to Beijing. This includes canceling Canada and China’s agreement with the United States on tariffs that have hurt both their economies.Prime Minister Carney visited China for the first time since 2017 and met with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall…

Chidubem Ogbuefi, CEO and founder of CoinCircuit, a Nigerian crypto payments startup, carries more money in crypto than he does in cash. For him, paying with digital assets is often easier than converting to naira, waiting for a bank transfer, or processing a point of sale (PoS) withdrawal. However, the “convenience of cryptocurrencies” is not reflected in real-world use cases. When you ask for payment in cryptocurrencies at any store, restaurant or retail outlet in Lagos, the answer is usually the same. “No.” It irritated him. “That friction is what drove me to build CoinCircuit,” Ogbuefi said. “It’s not because…

Immigrant visa applications from Nigeria and at least 74 other countries are expected to face an indefinite suspension at U.S. embassies and consulates as Washington tightens immigration controls over concerns that some immigrants may become dependent on public welfare programs. The action comes after the U.S. Department of State directed consular officials to suspend the processing of immigrant visa applications for affected countries starting January 21, pending a comprehensive reassessment of vetting and vetting procedures. The instructions were included in an internal memo first reported by Fox News. Under the directive, visa officers are empowered to use existing provisions of…

The United States announced Wednesday that it has suspended the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, marking President Donald Trump’s latest move to restrict the entry of foreign nationals seeking to reside in the United States. A State Department spokesperson said: The United States announced Wednesday that it has suspended the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, marking President Donald Trump’s latest move to restrict the entry of foreign nationals seeking to reside in the United States. “The State Department is temporarily suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries,” a State Department spokesperson said. Last week, the United…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump missed out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, but a combination of geopolitics and chance could still bring him home with the 18-carat gold medal.The actual recipient of the award, Maria Colina Machado, is scheduled to visit the White House on Thursday amid speculation that she may present the award to President Trump in gratitude for the U.S. military raid that deposed Venezuela’s repressive leader Nicolas Maduro.Machado is a Venezuelan rebel who was chosen by the Nobel Prize selection committee last year for the award that has become a fixture of Trump. She was praised…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles ended their incredible unbeaten run in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday night as they were held to a goalless draw by hosts Morocco in the 2025 edition, but suffered a tough 4-2 defeat in a penalty shootout at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The result not only cost Nigeria a second consecutive AFCON finals appearance, but also ended one of the most impressive attacking sequences in the country’s AFCON history. Bounow the Hero, who plays Morocco, advances to the finals for the first time in 22 years Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bounou emerged as the…

The Eagles didn’t have as good a game as expected.Previously, the smoking Eagles would have decided the match in regulation time, but they happily ceded the tempo to the fiery Moroccans.The Atlas Lions showed more interest in advancing to the finals than the super-powerful Eagles from West Africa, and naturally the hungry team won.For the first few minutes, the Eagles imposed their usual dominant self on the hosts, but suddenly relinquished that advantage and resorted to falling back.A well-organized defense contained all pressure and kept the offense at bay for 120 minutes of regulation time and overtime.Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali showed…

Nigeria’s travel landscape is reaching an inflection point in 2026 due to the growing desire of Nigerians to travel abroad, despite stricter immigration policies and rapid changes. International air travel recorded 2.1 million departing passengers in 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) “Air Transport Value to Nigeria” report. This surge in mobility is also reflected in the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact 2024 report, which highlights a record recovery in global travel demand, as Nigerians increasingly view international travel as a non-negotiable element of professional and personal growth. This guide explains the visa requirements…

Early Friday morning, armed men attacked a Catholic boarding school in northwestern Nigeria and abducted several children and staff. It’s the latest In the midst of a series of kidnappings The attack comes just days after 25 schoolgirls were kidnapped in a neighboring state in Africa’s most populous country. The abductions come as the West African country faces increased scrutiny from the Trump administration amid ongoing concerns about violence against Christians.The attack and kidnapping took place at St. Mary’s School in Niger State. Local authorities did not immediately say how many students and staff were abducted or who might be…