Ex-BBNaija housemate Hermes Iyele has remained closely connected to basketball despite his success in the entertainment industry. In this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE, he discusses his basketball dream, love for LeBron James and plans to contribute to the sport in Nigeria Before dancing and Big Brother Naija, there was basketball for you. How did that…
Ghana and Russia have signed their first-ever visa waiver agreement, covering holders of diplomatic and service passports, a development that marks a significant shift in bilateral relations nearly seven decades after the two countries first established formal diplomatic ties. The agreement was concluded during a three-day official visit to Moscow by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister,…
By Nkiruka Nnorom South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, insisting that South Africa remained safe and…
The Ogun Police Command have raided a residential building and arrested 23 foreign nationals in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme and visa scam in Ota area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Monday in Abeokuta. Babaseyi said the suspects were arrested on…
The latest Henley Passport Index 2026 has revealed Africa’s 10 most powerful passports, ranking countries based on the number of destinations their citizens can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. The annual ranking assesses 199 passports against 227 travel destinations using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Timatic database. While several African…
The Japanese government has announced a 500% hike in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals wishing to enter the Asian country. According to a local media, Japan Times on Saturday, the move came following a revision of a related order at a Cabinet meeting on Friday and marks the first revision of visa…
Another African player has been denied a visa entry into Canada ahead of his side’s upcoming 2026 World Cup fixture. Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been denied a visa for entry into Canada ahead of the Elephants’ Group E clash against Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second African player to…
Former Arsenal player, Thomas Partey has been ruled out of Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama after the Canadian government denied his visa application. The news was confirmed by the world football governing body FIFA on Friday, June 12, 2026. As a result, the midfielder will be unable to travel from Ghana’s…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play for Ghana in the World Cup, FIFA said on Friday. “FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s Team Base Camp in Boston, USA,…
The United Kingdom has introduced tougher immigration measures that could significantly affect international students, including Nigerians, as universities risk losing the right to sponsor foreign admissions if they fail to meet stricter compliance standards. (Universities Students. Photo by Leadership News) The United Kingdom has introduced stricter immigration rules that could strip universities of their…
