NEMA, IOM receive 145 Nigerian returnees from Libya in Lagos
The National Emergency Management Agency and International Organization for Migration have received 145 Nigerian returnees evacuated from Libya. The group arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard an Al Buraq Airlines flight. According to officials, the returnees included adults, children, and infants, showing the scale of the evacuation effort. On arrival, the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
800 Nigerian deportees received from Niger Republic
Security agencies in Nigeria have received about 800 citizens deported from the Niger Republic at the Jibia-Magama border in Katsina State. The group, made up of men, women, and children, arrived in multiple buses early in the morning. Officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service and other security agencies are currently profiling the returnees. The exercise […]
US Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s power to limit asylum processing
The US Supreme Court will consider a case determining former President Donald Trump’s authority to limit asylum processing in the country. The case challenges rules that restrict asylum applications at the US border, a policy implemented during Trump’s administration. Lower courts previously blocked the policy, arguing it could violate US immigration laws and constitutional protections. […]
Nigerian content creator Kolu reportedly arrested in UK
Nigerian content creator Kolu has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom following a dispute with immigration authorities. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Kolu and his sponsor, musician Candy Bleakz, were preparing to board a flight back to Nigeria. According to Candy Bleakz, Kolu could not find his passport, which led to a confrontation […]
Hiding not an option – Shehu Sani advises Nigerians amid deportation threat in US
Former senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians in the United States to remain law-abiding and not attempt to hide amid ongoing deportation threats. He emphasized the importance of cooperating with U.S. authorities and following proper legal channels to address immigration issues. Sani noted that efforts to evade authorities could worsen the […]
Indian court rejects visa appeal by two Nigerian students
The Karnataka High Court in Bengaluru has dismissed an appeal filed by two Nigerian students who sought an extension of their Indian student visas and release from a foreigners’ detention centre. The applicants, Obinna Okafor and John Vandefan, were challenging an earlier judgment that had already rejected their claims. In a ruling delivered by a […]
Immigration confirms death of three officers in Kebbi attack
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the death of three of its officers after a violent attack in Kebbi State. According to the service, the officers were on duty when armed men stormed their patrol point and opened fire. The incident has left the security community in shock, especially as attacks on personnel continue […]
170 foreigners applied for Nigerian citizenship, we are reviewing their request – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it is currently reviewing applications from 170 foreign nationals seeking Nigerian citizenship. The revelation was made by the Minister of the Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who confirmed that the applications are undergoing due process and assessment. According to the Minister, the review is part of the government’s […]
Ghana agrees to accept Nigerians, other West Africans deported from US
Ghana has agreed to receive West African citizens deported from the United States, President John Dramani Mahama confirmed on Wednesday, September 10. Reuters reports that the first group of deportees, including 14 people from Nigeria, Gambia, and other countries, has already arrived in Accra. Ghanaian authorities are helping them return safely to their home countries. […]
Nigerians top list of asylum seekers in Ireland
Nigeria has become the leading country of origin for asylum seekers in Ireland, according to the latest data from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration. Asylum is protection given to people fleeing danger or persecution in their home countries, and an asylum seeker is someone who has applied for this protection and is […]