Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against visa fraud. He made the call while speaking to journalists at the UK-Nigeria Economic Growth Conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Montgomery advised applicants to use official channels and submit accurate documentation when applying for a UK visa. Responding to concerns … Read more
A GHANAIAN woman has won the right to live in the UK despite never attending her own wedding ceremony, reigniting discussions on the country’s immigration tribunal system. Francisca Boateng, 42, secured her appeal after arguing that her proxy marriage to a German citizen was legally recognised under Ghanaian law and lasted long enough to qualify … Read more
THE UK on Thursday announced the “world’s first” new sanctions regime to combat people smuggling crime rings and block the illicit finance fuelling such operations as part of measures to crack down on illegal migration. The new sanctions regime is expected to come into force within the year as experts from across government work … Read more
MORE than 150,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in the last seven years. Since the current records began on January 1, 2018, 150,243 people have made the journey, according to PA news agency analysis of government figures on Friday. The milestone was reached when 407 people crossed the Channel … Read more
KEMI Badenoch, the Nigeria-raised leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, has found herself at the centre of a heated debate after Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, condemned her remarks about the country. Badenoch, who has often criticised Nigeria for corruption and security issues, has faced mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media. Shettima, speaking at a migration … Read more
AS of October 22 2024, residents from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles can now access newly launched Visa Application Centres (VACs) by VFS Global, bringing a streamlined approach to UK visa applications. The centres, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, offer residents an easier and more efficient visa submission process, … Read more
FURIOUS opposition Conservative Party members have criticised the UK government’s decision to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ‘surrendering’ British strategic interests. Critics labelled the decision as a ‘dangerous capitulation’ that compromises national security by handing territory to ‘an ally of Beijing.’ James Cleverly, former Foreign … Read more
RISHI Sunak has vowed to “fight for every vote” as he called an early UK general election for Thursday 4 July. The PM made the announcement in a rain-soaked speech outside 10 Downing Street, as he bids to win a fifth term in office for the Conservatives. The surprise move overturned expectations of an autumn … Read more
LAWMAKERS narrowly voted to alter regulations, potentially preventing UK MPs accused of serious sexual or violent crimes from entering parliament. Parliament narrowly decided, with just one vote in favor, that MPs arrested on such charges should undergo a risk assessment, possibly leading to their exclusion from the House of Commons. This move enhances a proposal put … Read more