FAAN MD, Olubunmi Kuku, Issues Strict Directives to Security Heads at Lagos Airport
Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has taken a significant step to enhance security and streamline passenger experience at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. In a recent meeting with the heads of all security agencies at the airport, Kuku launched the “Operation Air Clean” initiative. The aim […]
Canada Ends 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visa Option for Nigerians and Other Nationals
Canada recently announced it will no longer issue the 10-year multiple-entry visa for citizens of Nigeria and several other countries. This type of visa, once the standard, allowed holders to travel in and out of Canada without needing a new visa each time. The change comes as part of Canada’s efforts to manage the post-COVID […]
FAAN: Enugu Airport Will Not Close Before Christmas
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that Enugu’s Akanu Ibiam International Airport will stay open through the Christmas season. There are no plans to shut down due to runway conditions, as some reports had suggested. Mr. Hillary Umunna, the Enugu Airport Manager, shared this news in a recent interview, assuring that the […]
UK Deports Record Number of Nigerians and Ghanaians in One Flight
On October 18, 2024, the UK made headlines by deporting a record 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians on a single flight. This action, confirmed by the Home Office, is part of a significant increase in immigration enforcement since the Labour government took power. In just a few months, around 3,600 individuals have been returned to various […]
Eniola Badmus Wonders What Happened After Being the Only Passenger in Business Class on Recent Flight
Nigerian actress Eniola Badmus recently caused a stir on social media after posting a video of herself in an almost empty business class cabin. In the clip, Badmus filmed the vacant seats and captioned it with a curious question: “Just only me in the business class. Wetin happen?” The video quickly drew attention online, with […]
Tanker Explosion in Minna Kills 30 People, Burns 50 Cattle
A tragic accident occurred in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State, where a tanker explosion claimed the lives of over 30 people. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, September 8, 2024, around 12:30 am, along the Lapai-Agaie road, about 2 kilometers away from Dendo Community. The disaster took place when a […]
Nigerian Nurses Struggle as Verification Portal Shutdown Forces Many Back Home
In recent months, Nigerian nurses working abroad, particularly in the UK and US, have faced serious challenges after the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) deactivated its verification portal in February 2024. This portal is essential for nurses to renew their licenses and meet international standards. Without it, many Nigerian nurses are finding themselves […]
Over 160 Nigerian Students Denied Entry to the UK Despite Having Visas
Between 2021 and 2023, more than 1,425 international students were denied entry at UK airports, according to the UK Home Office. Among these, 161 were Nigerian, making up 11.3% of the total denied entries. Indian students had the highest number of denials, with 644 cases, or 45% of the total. Ghana and Bangladesh followed with […]
“Nigerian Immigration Service Investigates Woman for Tearing Husband’s Passport at Lagos Airport”
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an investigation into an incident that has caught widespread attention on social media. A viral video shows a woman, identified as Mrs. Igiebor, tearing her husband’s Nigerian passport at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Upon arriving in Nigeria, Mrs. Igiebor was seen in the video destroying […]
Man Returns to Nigeria From UK After Riot, Shares His Troubling Experience(Video)
In recent weeks, the UK has witnessed escalating violence and riots targeting immigrants, largely fueled by far-right groups. In the midst of this turmoil, a Nigerian man has made the difficult decision to return to his home country, Nigeria, for his safety. The man, now in Lagos, shared his harrowing experience through a video message. […]