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Russia has revoked a British diplomat’s accreditation for intelligence activities. The Federal Security Service (FSB) said in a statement on Monday in Moscow. The diplomat, identified as the second secretary of the British Embassy, ​​Janse Van Rensburg, has been ordered to leave the country within two weeks. READ ALSO: University workers gave Nigerian government an ultimatum in April to renegotiate …

The Canadian government has announced new application fees for permanent residency and citizenship, impacting Nigerians and other foreign nationals planning to move to the country. According to an official notice issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the revised fees will come into effect on April 30, 2026. The agency explained that the adjustments are part of regular updates designed …

At least 30 villagers were killed following a series of coordinated attacks in western Niger Republic, near the border with Nigeria, authorities confirmed on Monday. The attack, which occurred last Thursday in the Tahoua region, was revealed by the region’s governor, Souleymane Amadou Moussa, during a broadcast on state radio. “Thirty people were killed and at least 500 heads of …

Russian authorities have denied reports that the country plans to send drones to Iran amid conflict in the Middle East region. The Kremlin said on Thursday that a Financial Times report that it was close to completing drone deliveries to Iran was a “lie”. Russia is a close ally of Iran, but has denied sending military aid to its partner …

UK increases visa, residency and citizenship fees ahead of April deadline The UK Home Office has announced radical increases in fees for visa, residency and citizenship applications, with the new fees coming into force from 8 April 2026, in a move that will directly impact Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to enter the UK. The revised fee structure, published …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European countries to increase economic pressure on Russia by enacting laws that would allow confiscation of Russian oil and restrict the movement of ships linked to Ukraine’s “shadow fleet.” In a video address to leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) meeting in Helsinki on Thursday, Zelensky urged a coordinated legal and law …

New escalation as Iranian missiles hit central Israel, damaging homes A new escalation of attacks hit Israel on Thursday after the country’s military said its air defense systems were activated in response to missile attacks launched by Iran, with medics reporting that at least two people were slightly injured and some residential buildings were damaged. Recent Israeli media reports also …

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a retired Revolutionary Guard commander, was appointed Secretary General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The appointment follows the killing of Ali Larijani in a targeted Israeli attack. The appointment, which was confirmed through a decree of the president and senior officials, was reported by Iranian news outlets citing X’s post by Mehdi Tabatabai, deputy head of …

Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said there had been talks between the US and Iran in recent days in which the two sides had “important points of agreement” and said they both want to “make a deal”. But in a swift response, Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied talks with the United States. Trump said his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff …

A military transport plane carrying a number of soldiers crashed shortly after taking off in Colombia, and authorities fear heavy casualties despite ongoing rescue efforts. The plane, identified as a Hercules transport plane, crashed on Monday shortly after departing from Puerto Leguizamo, near Colombia’s southern border with Ecuador. Officials said at least 80 people were on board the plane at …