Tag Archives: UK

I earned less than GH¢2.5K working at a big bank in Ghana for 9 years – Ghanaian student in UK recounts

It is no news that Ghana’s inflation rates keep getting higher and higher causing the cost of living to be very unbearable for the layman. Due to the severity of not being able to cater for basic needs, some people, especially the youth have decided that relocating for greener pastures …

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UK government increases visa fees from £15 to £115; student visa fees up from £127 to £490

The United Kingdom government has announced an increment in immigration and nationality fees which will be paid for vital services with effect from October 4, 2023. According to the UK government, the new charges will see the cost for visit visa for less than six months increase from £15 to …

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Visa alone no longer guarantees entry – UK announces travel requirement

The United Kingdom (UK) has updated its travel requirements for people wishing to enter the country. The UK on Monday, September 4 announced that Nigerians and other citizens, except British and Irish nationals, wishing to enter the country must apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The new rule becomes effective …

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Full List: Top Nigerian politicians who appear in UK court in 2023

Many Nigerian politicians are facing legal battles, not only in Nigeria but in some countries around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom. Most of the cases these politicians face are around corruption and money laundering. Some have been prosecuted, while others are in a long battle to defend themselves. …

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Kenya confronts UK, Italy on ‘sins’ of their citizens in rights violations probe

Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner-designate to Kenya, has not even presented his credentials yet, but he may already be thinking of how to deal with an old problem: An inquiry into alleged atrocities inflicted on Kenyans by his country’s soldiers at their training unit in northern Kenya. This and …

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UK court orders ex-Nigeria governor’s lawyer to pay $36 million

A London court has issued a judgment compelling the lawyer of a former Nigerian governor to pay approximately $36 million (£28 million) for his role in aiding the concealment of illicit funds. Back in 2010, Bhadresh Gohil was found guilty of money laundering, linked to his assistance to the former …

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UK visa application fees ‘going to go up significantly’ – Prime Minister announces

Rishi Sunak, the British prime minister has announced that visa application fees are set to go up significantly as part of efforts to raise over a billion pounds to plug revenue shortfalls. Sunak during an address at Downing Street (July 13) listed a number of government priorities amid an economic …

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UK, US, others ‘support’ Sweden Quran-burning stunt during UN vote

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved a resolution on religious hatred and bigotry in the wake of a Quran-burning stunt in Sweden that led to protests across the Muslim world. The motion passed on Wednesday, but was opposed by the United States and the European Union, which …

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Arsenal fans turn heat on UK reporter over ‘unfair’ report on Thomas Partey

Arsenal fans have angrily reacted to reports that the club is disappointed in Ghanaian midfielder, Thomas Partey for his sluggish performances towards the end of the season. A report by UK sports writer, Gary Jacob, shared on Twitter by a well-known Arsenal blog, afcstuff, suggested that the club is disappointed that Partey …

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The UK government data that indicates Bawumia is British

Sam Pee Yalley, a former ambassador of Ghana to India, alleged that records of the government of the United Kingdom (UK) show that the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is a British national. After Yalley’s allegations, a record from the UK government’s Companies House which indicates the claim he …

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