Tag: United Kingdom

Mass deportation looms for Nigerians, as UK scraps skilled jobs

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UK mass deportation

Over 10,000 Nigerians working on Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), or Skilled Worker visas may be deported at the end of their agreement with their sponsors, following the United Kingdom government’s delisting of over 100 jobs, including skilled worker roles, from CoS eligibility. Feelers from London revealed that this new reform, which takes effect from July 22, 2025, is part of the UK’s efforts to control immigration and tighten the criteria for Skilled Worker visas. These changes involve increasing the skills requirement to RQF Level 6, which means only jobs at…

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Tinubu congratulates two British-Nigerians sworn-in as London Mayors

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Tinubu on London mayors

President Bola Tinubu yesterday felicitated two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, on their election and inauguration as Mayors in London, United Kingdom. The President commended Bright and Jackson for sustaining the legacy of good works by Nigerians in the diaspora and consistently promoting the values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and commitment to the well-being of others. Their stories, he said, would inspire countless young people – both at home and in the diaspora – to pursue excellence and serve their communities with distinction, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s…

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UK plans visa crackdown on Nigerians, others over overstay concerns

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UK on visa crackdown

The United Kingdom (UK)is considering new immigration measures that could make it harder for citizens of Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to obtain visas, citing high rates of overstays and subsequent asylum claims. According to information, first published by The Times of Londin yesterday, the UK Home Office is preparing to introduce stricter visa policies targeting nationalities identified as having a greater likelihood of remaining in the country beyond the terms of their visas. Authorities say that a pattern of individuals arriving on work or study permits and later seeking…

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Caution Shettima over attacks on Badenoch – Igboho to Tinubu

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Igboho to Tinubu

The self-styled Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, has asked President Bola Tinubu to caution the Vice President Kashim Shettima over his alleged attacks on the leader of the British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch. Shettima had reportedly chided Badenoch for making some scathing comments on corruption in Nigeria, proclaiming her true identity as true Yoruba and refusal to be lumped with Northern Nigeria. However, Igboho, in a personally signed statement made available to newsmen yesterday, called on Tinubu to caution Shettima against launching verbal attacks on…

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13-yr-old boy sues UK parents for deportation to Africa

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13 yr old boy sues

A 13-year-old boy has taken legal action against his parents, accusing them of brutally taking him to Africa and enrolling him in a boarding school before abandoning him there. The boy, whose identity is protected, contacted the British Consulate and a child welfare organization after his parents registered him at an African school before returning to the United Kingdom. His legal team argued that his parents physically and emotionally abandoned him due to concerns over his potential involvement in gangs in London, an accusation the teenager denies vehemently. According to…

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UK introduces electronic travel authorisation for non-European visitors

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UK introduces

The United Kingdom government has introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for non-European visitors to the country. An ETA is a digital travel permit required for visitors to enter a country. It is linked to a travellers passport and grants permission to travel without needing a physical visa. Starting yesterday, Thursday, November 28, all eligible non-European visitors can apply for an ETA, which will be required for travel to the UK from January 8, 2025. According to a press release by the UKs Home Office on its official website…

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ICC Ruling: Israeli PM, Netanyahu faces arrest, as UK pledges to fulfill its legal obligations

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Netanyahu faces arrest

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu risks arrest in the United Kingdom (UK) after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against him on Thursday for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Downing Street has indicated that the UK would fulfil its legal obligations under international law if Netanyahu were to travel to the country. The warrant, which also names Israels former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, stems from accusations of war crimes during the ongoing Gaza conflict. According to the ICC Act 2001, member States, including the UK, are obligated…

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“Kemi Badenoch a vile, cunning, dangerous and willing tool of colonialists” Fani-Kayode

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Fani Kayode on Badenoch

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the newly-elected leader of the British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch as a dangerous and willing tool of colonialists. In a lengthy post on his X handle on Sunday, infuriated Fani-Kayode said she had the impudence to describe Nigeria, her country of origin, as a living hell. The ex-Minister said Kemi deserves to be tarred and feathered for the sort of things she says about Nigeria. He alleged that the British opposition leader might be suffering from a disease known as Stockholm syndrome.…

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Tinubu proceeds on 2-week annual leave in UK

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Tinunu on leave

To return after leave expires President Bola Tinubu departed  Abuja yesterday for the United Kingdom (UK) to begin two-week vacation as part of his yearly leave. In a statement issued yesterday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, said the President will utilize a two-week break for work and introspection on economic policies. Onanuga added that Tinubu will return to the country at the end of the vacation. The statement reads.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week…

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President Tinubu meets King Charles III in London

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Tinubu meets King Charles

To explore new strategies for climate financing In a significant diplomatic engagement, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. The meeting, which marked their first direct encounter since the COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai last year, underscored the strong and enduring relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. According to President Tinubus Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting was initiated at King Charles IIIs request. “The two leaders focused on global and regional issues, particularly the pressing challenge…

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