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Apr

08

2025

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Nigeria Not Affected In Saudi Visa Ban – FGN

FGN, Foreign Affairs, Immigration, News Flash

Nigeria Not Affected In Saudi Visa Ban – FG Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has clarified. Tuggar said in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, that Saudi authorities officially confirmed yesterday that a viral memo suggesting Nigeria’s inclusion in the list was false. He described the document, which named Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco. India, Pakistan and seven others as the affected countries, as misleading and inaccurate. “The Saudi Tourism Centre confirmed no such directive exists.…

Mar

24

2025

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Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre

FGN, Immigration, International, News Flash

Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has hailed the Ontario Nigerian community leaders, for setting up the Nigerian Immigrants Welcome Centre. The centre which is set to be launched soon is the first of its kind, and is aimed at helping new and old Nigerian migrants to settle adequately in Canada. She commended them for this initiative, aimed at providing support for fellow Nigerians in Canada. Who needs assistance Dabiri-Erewa called on other Nigerian communities globally to emulate this support structure set up by…

Jan

30

2025

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USA: Streets Empty Over Fears Of Arrest Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Immigration, International, News Flash, World News

Streets Empty In US Over Fears Of Arrest Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Parts of Chicago are seeing major changes under Donald Trump’s immigration policies, with communities retreating into the shadows amid intensified ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids. In Little Village, a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood on the city’s south side, streets that were once lively now appear deserted. Residents say fewer people are venturing outside due to fear of being caught up in the crackdown. The initial focus, officials say, is on targeting migrant criminals, but there is also concern over ‘collateral arrests,’ where undocumented immigrants not initially targeted could…

Jan

29

2025

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1.4 Million Face Deportation In US, 3,690 Nigerians Affected

Immigration, News Flash, Politics

1.4 Million Face Deportation In US, 3,690 Nigerians Affected About 3,690 Nigerians in the United States are faced with deportation as Donald Trump begins a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the country. In a document compiled by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations and sighted by our correspondent on Tuesday, the agency revealed the data is broken down by nationality and number of people faced with deportation. It also clarified that as of November 24, 2024, there are 1,445,549 non-citizens on ICE’s non-detained docket with final removal orders. In the document titled “Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained…

Jan

27

2025

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Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan

Humanitarian, Immigration, International, News Flash, World News

Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan US President Donald Trump floated a plan on Saturday Saturday to “just clean out” Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace. Describing Gaza as a “demolition site” after the Israel-Hamas war, Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s King Abdullah II about the issue and expected to talk to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday. “I’d like Egypt to take people. And I’d like Jordan to take people,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “You’re…

Nov

27

2024

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President Tinubu, Wife Set To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today Wednesday(Detailed Itinerary Emerged)

FGN, Immigration, International, News Flash, Presidency

Again, President Tinubu, Wife To Jet Out Of Nigeria Wednesday (Detailed Itinerary Emerged) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will on Wednesday, November 27 depart Abuja on a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from French President, Emmanuel Macron. The visit which will last three days aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on building partnerships in key sectors. Tinubu’s trip to France was contained in a statement by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Ononuga on Tuesday, November 26. The statement reads: “President…

Oct

22

2024

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BobRisky: The Drama, The Arrest, The Grill At Seme Border

Crime, Entertainment, Immigration, News Flash

How Bobrisky Was Arrested, Grilled At Seme Border Controversial celebrity crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border in Lagos State. Bobrisky was trying to cross over from the Nigerian border into neighbouring Benin Republic when he was arrested. Our correspondent who visited Seme was told that Bobrisky had presented his Nigerian passport to Immigration officials at the departure wing of the Command for clearance when he was stopped. An Immigration officer who spoke off the record because he is not allowed to speak to the…

Oct

11

2024

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Women No Longer Require Husband’s Approval Letter For Visa Clearance – NDLEA

FGN, Immigration, News Flash

Women No Longer Need Husband’s Approval Letter For Visa Clearance – NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that married women will no longer be required to present a letter of approval from their husbands to obtain visa clearance for international travel. In a statement released on Thursday via X by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, it was revealed that this decision followed a reassessment of the necessity of the requirement. The statement noted that the initial inclusion of this requirement was in response to certain developments in specific countries, which had necessitated…

Sep

14

2024

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FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FGN, Immigration, News Flash, Security

FG Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-military Services The federal government has approved the immediate promotion of a total of 20, 867 senior personnel across various ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). Also, the promotion for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has been approved. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who announced the promotion on Friday, September 13, also said the government approved a special promotion for two officers of NCoS, four officers of the NIS, two officers of…

Aug

29

2024

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Protest In Canada: 70,000 Students From Nigeria, Other Countries Face Deportation

Education, Immigration, News Flash

Canada Protest: 70,000 Students From Nigeria, Other Countries Face Deportation Risk Thousands of students across Canada are protesting the Justin Trudeau government’s recent decision to limit study permits and reduce permanent residency nominations. This backlash comes as over 70,000 international student graduates face the threat of deportation due to recent changes in federal immigration policies. On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced plans to cut the number of temporary foreign workers in low-wage positions. The move follows significant changes made in 2021, when the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program was abolished. Last year, the federal government imposed a…