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 […]
Immigration Service Allowed 5 Deported Chinese To Re-enter Nigeria
Five Chinese nationals previously deported from Nigeria have reportedly re-entered the country, raising concerns about enforcement and immigration compliance. The men were initially arrested in August 2025 by the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Department of State Services (DSS) for working illegally at Royal Castle Ceramics Company in Ogun State. Despite being repatriated by the […]
“Nigerians already paid more through bribes” President’s aide defends passport fee hike
President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has spoken out in defense of the new increase in passport application fees by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Ajayi explained on X (formerly Twitter) that many Nigerians were already paying far more than the official charges by giving bribes just to speed […]
Breach of visa conditions including overstaying may attract severe penalties – NIS warns Nigerians against US visa breach
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians planning to visit the United States. They are advising travelers to follow all visa rules closely to avoid strict travel restrictions being placed on Nigeria. NIS spokesperson AS Akinlabi signed the advisory. It was released after U.S. officials expressed concern about Nigerians breaking […]
Two Ebonyi sisters arrested for allegedly plotting their brother’s kidnap and receiving N30m ransom
Two sisters from Ebonyi State, Juliet Chukwu and Ngozi Nancy Chukwu, have been arrested by the police in Enugu for reportedly planning the kidnapping of their own brother, Mr. Friday Chukwu. The sisters, who are said to be the younger siblings of the victim, are from Amaeze village in the Ishiagu area of Ivo Local […]
Interior minister Tunji-Ojo meets US envoy over new visa policy for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, had a meeting on Wednesday, July 9, with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about the recent changes the US made to its visa rules for Nigerians. Also present at the meeting were Kemi Nanna Nandap, the […]
Tinubu Approves Recruitment Of 30,150 Personnel Into Paramilitary Agencies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light for the recruitment of thousands of new workers into Nigeria’s paramilitary forces. These recruitments will be managed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), according to a report by News360 Nigeria. A detailed breakdown shows how the 30,150 new job openings will […]
Nigeria Immigration officer to be honoured for arresting suspected ritualist
An officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Ugochukwu Orji, is set to receive an award for arresting Levi Obieze, a suspected ritualist who fled from Enugu State. The recognition will be granted by the people of Isiala Ngwa in Abia State, Officer Orji’s hometown. Officer Orji will also be celebrated for his remarkable decision to […]
Tinubu extends Immigration boss, Nandap’s tenure till 2026
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). She will now serve until December 31, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. Tinubu praised Nandap’s leadership, highlighting improvements in border […]
Cybercrimes: Immigration arrests 90 foreigners in Rivers
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Rivers State has taken significant action against cybercrimes by arresting 90 foreigners suspected of scamming innocent Nigerians. This operation, carried out with the support of other security agencies, targeted the suspects’ hideouts in the state. According to YI Abdulmajeed, the Rivers State Comptroller of the NIS, a total of […]