Category: Immigration
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NO NIGERIAN WILLING TO LEAVE SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE LEFT BEHIND – FG
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says the Federal Government will ensure that no Nigerian who has indicated interest in leaving South Africa is left behind. This was contained in a statement issued by Dr Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, on Thursday June 18 in Abuja. Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed…
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ANTI-IMMIGRATION PROTESTS CONTINUE IN SOUTH AFRICA AFTER PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Thousands of people have taken part in anti-immigration protests in Johannesburg, South Africa, following a national address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on migration and border control. The demonstrations, which took place in parts of Gauteng Province, saw participants calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and improved access to job opportunities for South African citizens.…
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NEMA RECEIVES 497 NIGERIAN MIGRANTS REPARTRIATED FROM NIGER REPUBLIC
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Friday May 22 at about 12:40 PM, received 497 Nigerian migrants at the Malam Amini Kano International Airport, Kano, who had been repartriated from Niger Republic. Dr Nura Abdullahi, Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, said the exercise was a voluntary repartriation, and not a forced evacuation. He…
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NSCDC ARRESTS 20 FOREIGN NATIONALS IN KANO FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY
Kano authorities crack down on undocumented foreigners after intelligence-led operation exposes potential security risks. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command has arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso LGA for illegal entry. State Commandant Mohammed Hassan-Agalama said the suspects hail from Sudan, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger. They…
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EU MOVES TO AVOID 2015-STYLE MIGRATION CRISIS AS MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS RISE
European leaders are sounding the alarm early—warning they won’t be caught off guard if new migration waves hit the continent. European Union leaders say they are stepping up preparations to prevent a repeat of the 2015 migration crisis as tensions in the Middle East escalate. At a summit in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von…
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INSIDE NIGERIA’S DATA-DRIVEN WAR AGAINST MIGRANT SMUGGLING
Smugglers are getting smarter—but Nigeria is fighting back with tech, data, and tighter border intelligence. Nigeria is stepping up its fight against migrant smuggling as criminal networks grow more sophisticated, leveraging technology, fake documents, and online recruitment to exploit desperate job seekers. At the centre of the crackdown is the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), which…
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UK HALTS VISAS FOR FOUR COUNTRIES IN ASYLUM CRACKDOWN
The UK government has slammed the brakes on certain visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, accusing some applicants of using legal routes as a backdoor to claim asylum. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the unprecedented move, suspending study visas for all four countries and work visas for Afghans. The Home Office says…
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NSCDC ARRESTS 12 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN ILORIN CRACKDOWN
A late-night security operation in Ilorin has led to the arrest of 12 suspected illegal immigrants, raising fresh concerns about undocumented residents and potential security threats. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested twelve suspected illegal immigrants believed to be from Mali during a targeted raid in the Akerebiata…
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UK SCRAPS VISA STICKERS FOR NIGERIANS, INTRODUCES DIGITAL EVISA FROM FEB. 25
Travel to the UK just got more digital as Nigerians will no longer receive visa stickers in their passports. The UK Government has announced that starting Feb. 25, Nigerian travellers applying for UK Visit visas will receive an electronic visa (eVisa) instead of the traditional vignette sticker. The new system allows applicants to access their…
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MEDITERRANEAN TRAGEDY: TWO NIGERIAN WOMEN RESCUED, 53 FEARED DEAD
Boat capsizes off Libya as IOM warns of rising migrant deaths and brutal trafficking routes. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says two Nigerian women were rescued after a rubber boat carrying 55 migrants capsized off Libya’s coast, leaving at least 53 people— including two babies—feared dead or missing. The boat overturned in the cold…
