Brand Launches AfroExchange, Holds Send-off For Bnxn, Others

Johnnie Walker AfroExchange — A dynamic cultural platform connecting Africa’s most exciting talents across music, art, fashion, and storytelling, has been unveiled. The platform which was curated by iconic brand, Johnnie Walker AfroExchange, is a cultural platform inspired by the brand’s iconic Keep Walking ethos. Designed to spotlight the pulse and possibility of the continent, […]

Hong Kong To Raise Passport, Visa, Permit Fees

The Hong Kong Immigration Department has announced a wide-ranging increase in fees for immigration and passport-related services effective from September 8, 2025. The increments marked the first significant revisions of immigration charges in several years. Officials said the new charges will apply to services such as entry permits, visa extensions, re-entry authorisations, and travel document […]

BREAKING: Policemen Lay Siege To PDP Headquarters, Stop Planned BoT, NEC Meetings

Armed policemen, on Monday morning, laid siege to the Wadata Plaza national secretariat of the major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). LEADERSHIP reports that PDP had slated Monday, June 30, 2025 for its much-talked-about National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) meetings. BoT members, who were supposed to meet earlier, were […]

US To Recognise Only Civil Marriages For Refugee, Asylum Spousal Applications

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new policy that will significantly affect refugees and asylum seekers seeking to sponsor their spouses for immigration benefits. Effective July 3, 2025, USCIS will only recognise legally registered civil marriages between principal refugees or asylees and their spouses when processing derivative immigration applications. This […]