Immigration

Jul
15
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigerian Catholic Priest Dies By Suicide After Being Told To Leave US Over Expiring Visa

Nigerian Catholic Priest Dies By Suicide After Being Told To Leave US Over Expiring Visa

Immigration, News Flash, Religion
Nigerian Catholic Priest D¡es By Su¡cide After Being Told To Leave US Over Expiring Visa A Nigerian Catholic priest serving in the United States has died by suicide, days after he was directed to leave the country and return to Nigeria, where he had reportedly expressed fears for his safety. The Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, 54, died on July 2 at his residence in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, according to the Archdiocese of Boston, where he had served as a hospital chaplain and parish priest on Cape Ann since 2021. Father Madu’s R-1 religious worker visa was due to expire on July…
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Mar
20
2026
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Nigeria Signs UK Deal To Receive Deported Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

Nigeria Signs UK Deal To Receive Deported Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

Foreign Affairs, Immigration, News Flash
Nigeria Signs UK Deal To Receive Deported Failed Asylum Seekers, Crim¡nals Nigeria and the United Kingdom signed a major new migration partnership on Thursday, March 19, 2026, designed to fast-track the deportation of failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals. The agreement was formalized during President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to the UK—the first by a West African leader in 37 years. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood. The deal specifically targets individuals with no legal right to remain in the UK, including thousands of…
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Mar
11
2026
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Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra

Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra

Crime, FGN, Immigration
Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says it has arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged involvement in internet fraud and violations of immigration laws. In a statement on Monday, the GIS said the arrest followed an intelligence–led raid on a suspected internet fraud network operating at Devtraco Estate in Accra. According to the statement issued by Maud Anima Quainoo, the suspects comprise 91 males and two females. Quainoo added that 73 victims who had reportedly endured severe abuse and torture at the hands of the suspects were also rescued during the raid.…
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Dec
17
2025
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US Adds Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions

US Adds Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions

Foreign Affairs, Immigration, News Flash
US Adds Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a Proclamation further restricting entry to the United States for nationals from countries deemed high-risk due to “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public safety. Among the 15 additional countries newly subject to partial restrictions is Nigeria. The announcement comes directly from the White House website, in a fact sheet titled “President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States”, issued…
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Sep
26
2025
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Defamation, Not Journalism: An Analysis Of The Otti Visa Ban Article – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Defamation, Not Journalism: An Analysis Of The Otti Visa Ban Article – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Immigration
Defamation, Not Journalism: An Analysis of the Otti Visa Ban Article The Daily Post Nigeria article reporting on the petition by APC chieftain Eze Chikamnayo against Governor Alex Otti suffers from significant journalistic shortcomings that undermine its credibility and objectivity. A critical analysis reveals several key flaws. Unsubstantiated Allegations and a Lack of Balance A primary weakness of the article is its reliance on allegations without concrete evidence. It serves as a platform for Mr. Chikamnayo's claims regarding a N54 billion expenditure but provides no verifiable proof. Furthermore, the reporting is profoundly one-sided, as it fails to include a response…
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Sep
18
2025
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Internet Fraudsters Responsible For Stricter Visa Restrictions Against Nigerians – EFCC

Internet Fraudsters Responsible For Stricter Visa Restrictions Against Nigerians – EFCC

Crime, Immigration, News Flash
Internet Fraudsters Responsible For Stricter Visa Restrictions Against Nigerians – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blamed suspects involved in internet fraud and money laundering for subjecting Nigerians to stricter visa restrictions criteria abroad. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commission on Tuesday. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, called on youths in the South-South region to resist the lure of internet fraud and other financial crimes, describing fraud as a deadly trap that destroys lives and futures. According to the EFCC boss, “Internet fraud, money laundering, and economic sabotage cost Nigeria…
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Aug
05
2025
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FGN Issues Fresh Update On Ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment

FGN Issues Fresh Update On Ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment

FGN, Immigration, News Flash, Security
FG issues fresh Update on ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment The federal government has extended by one week the recruitment applications to paramilitary agencies. The agencies are the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The Board of the Services gave the notification for extension in a statement signed by its Secretary, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd) in Abuja. It said, “The closing date for application for its ongoing recruitment exercise has been extended by one week.” “The recruitment portal, which was initially…
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Apr
08
2025
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Nigeria Not Affected In Saudi Visa Ban – FGN

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.…
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Mar
24
2025
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Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre

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…
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Jan
30
2025
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USA: Streets Empty Over Fears Of Arrest Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

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…
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