February has long been recognised as the month of love, a month where the sky is blue and roses are red for many couples. This month marks a special beginning for many couples, such as engagements, weddings and well… conception. Yes, many get pregnant in this month, but that is a topic for another day. As wonderful as February is for couples, there are countries that do not care for Valentine’s Day. In fact, Valentine’s Day is banned in some of these countries. Therefore, if you want to continue seeing red and white colours everywhere or avoid locking yourself up…
Author: Olowofela Adebanji
Two Nigerian men and one 32-year-old Thai woman have been arrested in Thalang, a district in Phuket, Thailand, over alleged romance scam. Phuket Express reports that the trio were arrested on Friday night after a raid on a residence in the Phatcharee Thalang Housing Estate. The woman was identified as Kanyathanat Thotsatham while the Nigerians’ identities have not been disclosed. In addition to the arrests, law enforcement seized 50 sachets of cocaine and a digital balance from the property. Kanyathanat was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Samut Prakan Provincial Court for offenses related to public fraud and…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has announced that nurses and midwives must have a two-year post-graduation work experience from the day they are issued permanent practicing licenses before their certificates can be verified by foreign nursing boards/councils. This revelation was made on a circular titled, Revised guidelines for the verification of certificate(s) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for practice abroad. Although the body said the aim is to streamline the process and enhance the standards of nursing education and practice in alignment with global best practices, it is thought to be aimed at curbing the…
Malta has announced work permits for skilled workers outside Europe under the ‘Specialist Employee Initiative’, which offers a fast-track application process for skilled foreign workers in Malta. According to the Times of Malta, all university graduates or those who are qualified in a managerial or technical role earning a minimum of €25,000 annually are eligible to apply. Eligible persons must be nationals of third countries who have a signed contract with a business that is registered in Malta and must possess the necessary academic, vocational, or technical abilities per their employment offer in Malta. The position secured must have an annual…
Freddy Roosemont, Director-General of the Officer of Foreigners in Belgium, has warned Nigerians to jettison their dream of greener pastures in the European country, saying life there is not easy. He said it was tough to live a good life in Belgium without having a decent job. He said this as Nigerians now leave the country in droves in search of greener pastures due to the bad economic situation bedeviling Nigeria. Roosemont’s warning came on Friday in a media conference. He warned that living a good life in Europe has become more challenging as many women are forced into prostitution…
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has warned Nigerians resident in the country to maintain peace during and after the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash between South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The advisory, published on Monday, followed threats from some quarters to deal with Nigerians should the Super Eagles defeat South Africa on Wednesday. The High Commission, which is based in Pretoria, said, “The attention of the Nigeria High Commission Pretoria has been drawn to potentially inflammatory online comments made by a section of South African citizens against Nigerians living in host country, largely influenced…
A woman who dumped her husband for another man has thanked him for taking her abroad where she met her soulmate. She claimed the new man was treating her better, loves and respects her. She thanked her ex-husband for remaining a good father to their daughter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabi Community (@sabiradio) Her action has attracted backlash and praise on social media. @teguedze said, “The worst part: her ex husband will pay child support for more than 10 years! Lesson to men: NEVER bring a woman in a WESTERN country, no matter…
The United States Bureau of Prisons has said it will probe jailed Nigerian fraudster Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, after he organised a feat to celebrate the birthday of his friend and publicist, Tunde Adekunle, also known as Tunde Ednut, on January 22, 2024. Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, after he was found to have committed massive fraud against the United States Government and some citizens. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison after he was found guilty of money laundering. He was also ordered by a federal judge to pay $1.7 million in…
A Nigerian man has warned his compatriots wishing to leave the country that earning N2.5 million in Nigeria is far better than earning €3,000 in Europe. According to him, a Nigerian earning N2.5 million lives more comfortably than another living in Europe with a €3,000 salary. According to him, people only realize how comfortable it is to live in Nigeria when they experience other countries. He said this on X to the surprise to many. His message sparked divergent reactions. You know someone earning N2.5M is living way more comfortable in Nigeria than someone earning even €3000 living in Europe,…
A Nigerian man has divorced his wife who vowed to fold his wings when they relocate abroad. The man had reportedly been saving for their relocation before his wife made the statement. After hearing sad tales of marriages that have crashed after relocation, he divorced his wife and used the money he was saving to change his car. The story was narrated on X by @kekere02 on Thursday. She told the story while responding to another X user’s post warning Nigerian men from taking their wives abroad. A man I know cancelled his plans of leaving the country because of…