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UK to replace paper documents with eVisas from February 25

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3 weeks ago

February 14, 2026

The UK Visas and Immigration announced this in an X post on Friday.

According the official UKVI, travellers will now be issued an electronic visa, or eVisa, which must be viewed via a UKVI account before travel.

“From 25 February 2026 visitors to the UK, who need a visa, will get an eVisa only. Create your UKVI account and view your eVisa, before you travel to the UK,” the statement read.

The UK government explains that an eVisa is “a digital record of your identity and immigration status – for example the type of visa you have or if you have indefinite leave to remain (settlement) in the UK – and the conditions of your status, for example if you’re allowed to work or study in the UK.”

It added that eVisas are replacing physical immigration documents, noting, “Biometric residence permits (BRPs) have already been replaced by eVisas. They will also replace biometric residence cards (BRCs) and wet ink stamps or vignettes (stickers) in passports.”

Travellers will typically receive an eVisa “when you successfully apply for a visa or other type of permission to be in the UK.”

Once issued, users can “view your eVisa and get a share code to prove your immigration status, for example when you get a new job or rent a home,” and can travel after adding passport or travel document details.

According to the UK government, accessing the eVisa requires a UKVI account.

“You can set up a UKVI account if you do not already have one. You do not need to pay to set up a UKVI account or access your eVisa,” the UK govenrment website confirmed.

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Putin ‘helping Iran attack US military as Russia shares comprehensive intel on American targets’ in major WW3 escalation

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10 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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Russia is reportedly sharing intelligence with Iran as the conflict across the Middle East intensifies following recent US-Israeli strikes.

According to a report by the Washington Post, Russian officials have allegedly provided Iran with information about the locations of United States warships and aircraft operating in the region.

Sources cited in the report said the intelligence sharing appears to be extensive, describing it as “a fairly comprehensive effort”. The reported assistance comes as Iran’s ability to independently locate US military targets has reportedly been weakened following recent military operations that targeted key Iranian leadership and infrastructure.

Vladimir Putin has not publicly confirmed the reports, but the alleged intelligence support would mark the first indication that Russia is directly assisting Iran since the conflict escalated.

Meanwhile, the White House said Iranian forces have suffered significant losses in recent days. Anna Kelly said the Iranian government was under increasing pressure from ongoing strikes. “The Iranian regime is being absolutely crushed,” she said.

Kelly did not directly address the reports about Russia sharing intelligence with Iran but added that Tehran’s military capabilities were declining. “Their ballistic missile retaliation is decreasing every day, their navy is being wiped out, their production capacity is being demolished, and proxies are hardly putting up a fight,” she said.

Officials also noted that although Russia and China have maintained close coordination diplomatically, there was no clear indication that China was providing similar support to Iran.

The developments come as regional tensions continue to rise, with drone and missile attacks targeting US bases across the Middle East.

In one incident, several American soldiers were killed when an Iranian drone reportedly struck a tactical operations centre at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait. Donald Trump later offered condolences to the families of those killed and warned that further American casualties could occur as the conflict continues.

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Jigawa sacks 22 over Ramadan feeding scam

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10 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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The Jigawa State Government has dismissed 22 vendors and companies involved in the ongoing Ramadan Iftar programme over allegations of cheating, misrepresentation of food quality and quantity, and questionable financial practices.

The decision was taken as part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in the initiative designed to provide meals for vulnerable residents during the holy month.

Recall that Governor Umar Namadi initiated the Ramadan Iftar programme, targeting 7.9 million beneficiaries across 640 free meal centres in the state, to provide relief and nutritious meals to vulnerable citizens during the 2026 Ramadan period.

However, two weeks into the programme, a comprehensive supervisory report and field monitoring exercise reportedly uncovered serious misconduct by several vendors and companies following public complaints.

The State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties has now taken swift action, dismissing those suspected to be involved in the scandal.

In a statement made available to journalists in Dutse on Friday by the Jigawa State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara, the dismissals were attributed to gross misconduct, mismanagement of public funds, and poor handling of the programme.

The statement listed the affected individuals and entities as follows: Haruna Ladan Inv. and Property (Jahun LGA); Musa A. Jibrin (Gwiwa 1, Jahun LGA); Nura Yahaya (Chukuto Ward, Taura LGA); Usman Umar Malam (Sarawa 1, Kafin Hausa LGA); Muhammad Suleiman (Sarawa 2, Kafin Hausa LGA); Musa Salisu (Zago 1, Kafin Hausa LGA); Dauda Yusuf (Zago 2, Kafin Hausa LGA); Lurwanu Alhassan (Unguwar Ya 1, Birnin Kudu LGA); Ashiru Kamisu (Danladi 1, Sule Tankarkar LGA); Shuaibu Muhammad (Danladi 2, Sule Tankarkar LGA); Muhammad Abdullahi (Jeke 1, Sule Tankarkar LGA); and Jafaru Magaji (Amanga 1, Sule Tankarkar LGA).

Others are Sulaiman Shuaibu (Yayari 1, Hadejia LGA); Badamasi Umar (Yayari 2, Hadejia LGA); Danbaba Nasallah (Matsaro 1, Hadejia LGA); Fatima Abdulaziz (Yankoli 1, Hadejia LGA); Ibrahim Sulaiman (Yankoli 2, Hadejia LGA); Yusuf Wada (Jahun); Haruna Yau and Aisha Garba (Malam Madori); Babannan Baffa (Guri); and Amina Abdullahi (Gwaram).

“These individuals and entities have been dismissed for gross misconduct, mismanagement of public funds, and poor handling of the programme,” Sankara said.

“Our commitment to standards remains unwavering,” he said, stressing that the government would not compromise on standards or allow any deviation from its policies, especially during the sacred month.

“We are already in the process of substituting these individuals with deserving contractors,” he added.

Sankara said the administration has prioritised the welfare of the people of Jigawa State.

“The dismissals demonstrate the government’s resolve to protect public funds, and the welfare of the people of Jigawa remains our highest priority.”

“The people of Jigawa deserve better. We will ensure accountability and continue to serve the people,” Sankara said, assuring the public of the government’s commitment to maintaining standards.

He thanked Namadi for his support, adding that “the government will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the success of the programme.”

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US likely responsible for strike on Iran school – New York Times

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10 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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The United States is most likely responsible for a strike that reportedly killed scores of people at an elementary school in southern Iran, according to a New York Times investigation.

The February 28 strike hit an elementary school in the Iranian town of Minab and killed at least 150 people, according to Iranian officials.

Neither Israel nor the United States has claimed responsibility for the attack, which was in close proximity to sites controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

The US Department of Defence has said it is investigating the incident.

The New York Times reported on Thursday that US military statements indicating forces were attacking naval targets near the Strait of Hormuz, where an IRGC base is located, “suggest they were most likely to have carried out the strike.”

An analysis of social media posts from the time of the attack, as well as photos and videos from witnesses, indicated that the Shajare Tayyebeh elementary school was struck at the same time as a Revolutionary Guards’ naval base site, the Times said.

Two unidentified US officials told Reuters that military investigators “believe it is likely” that US forces were responsible for the strike.

AFP has been unable to reach the location to independently verify the toll or the circumstances of the attack.

General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, said on Wednesday that the United States was carrying out strikes along the southern Iran at the time.

A map he presented, the Times reported, indicated an area including Minab had been targeted by strikes in the first 100 hours of the operation.

Caine noted that Israel had mainly been operating further north in Iran.

The school was at one point part of the IRGC’s naval base, according to satellite images from 2013 reviewed by the Times.

However, the paper said publicly available historical satellite imagery “shows the structure bears the hallmarks of a school, including a sports field and other recreational areas that were added over time.”

“Given the U.S.’s intelligence capabilities, they should have known that a school was in the vicinity,” Beth Van Schaack, a former State Department official who teaches at Stanford University’s Centre for Human Rights and International Justice, told the Times.

The Norway-based rights group Hengaw said the school was holding its morning session at the time of the attack and reportedly had about 170 students present.

Asked on Wednesday whether the United States was involved in the strike, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt replied: “Not that we know of.”

AFP

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