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U.S. Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over Iran conflict protest fears
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has abruptly canceled all visa appointments scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at its Abuja mission. The decision follows a high-level security alert…
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Trump fires Attorney-General Pam Bondi
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi and replaced her with Deputy Attorney…
Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are…
The Renewed Dystopia of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1). By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have…
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Trump administration to weigh ‘anti-Americanism’ in visa decisions
The Trump administration has introduced a controversial directive requiring U.S. immigration officials to consider “anti-Americanism” when evaluating applications for visas,…
Switzerland’s golden visa: A gateway to residency and opportunity
Switzerland’s Golden Visa programme provides non-EU nationals with a pathway to residency through significant financial investment. More than just an…
Nigeria: FG to impose reciprocal visa measures over U.S. social media rule
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce reciprocal measures in response to a newly enforced United States visa policy…
23 kg and a dream. By Yomi Olusunle
The world felt like it was holding its breath. I stood in the cold fluorescent light at Manchester Airport, dragging…
For alleged violations, Trump admin revokes 6,000 Student Visa
The United States government has withdrawn more than 6,000 student visas under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing alleged violations ranging…
Nigerian visa applicants must submit social media handles – U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has updated its visa application requirements, now obligating all applicants to disclose social media usernames…
New Zealand to end paper student visa applications
New Zealand is moving closer to a fully digital immigration process, with paper applications for international student visas set to…
Georgia to introduce mandatory work permits for foreigners
Beginning March 1, 2026, Georgia will enforce a new policy requiring most foreign nationals to secure a valid work permit…