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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Pass Strict Laws Against Money Laundering and Terrorism

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Pass Strict Laws Against Money Laundering and Terrorism

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate pass strict laws against money laundering and terrorism The House of Representatives has enacted the Insurance Reforms Bill, requiring all insurance companies in Nigeria to adhere to the Know Your Customer (KYC) policy. This... Read More

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January 29, 2025

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 3,690 Nigerians Estimated to be Deported Among Immigrants in US

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. 3,690 Nigerians estimated to be deported among immigrants in US The United States is preparing to deport nearly two million individuals classified as “illegal immigrants,” according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This wave of... Read More

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Boko Haram Attacks Yobe School, Shoots Students Dead

August 31, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Boko Haram Attacks Yobe School, Shoots Students Dead

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Boko Haram attacks Yobe school, shoots students dead Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have struck once again, this time in a boarding school in Yobe State as they invaded the school, dragged out three students and... Read More

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I was deported from Dubai over my dressing – Bobrisky

Bobrisky, a popular Nigerian cross-dresser, has opened up about his experience of being deported from the United Arab Emirates due to their strict Islamic laws. The celebrity, whose real name is Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, revealed that he has visited Dubai many times before, but was sent back to Nigeria during his last trip. Speaking on... Read More

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Zodwa Wabantu got deported by the Zambian government for fears she would ‘undermine national values’

It is easy to forget just how much western influence has come to determine what Africans and African countries value, and how they treat their citizens and Africans from other countries based on those values. There are few things Africans have latched on to and become fanatical about quite like Christianity. Sure Christianity has brought... Read More

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82 Chibok girls freed, 1.7m UTME candidates | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

82 – The number of Chibok girls released by Boko Haram terrorists after being held hostage for three years. 258 – The number of Nigerians who arrived Nigeria on Thursday after facing deportation from Libya. N125 billion – The National Assembly published a copy of its 2017 budget and it totalled this amount. 1.7 million... Read More

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“They’re all getting the hell out” | Trump blows hot on illegal immigrants

by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to Fox News , President Trump has said criminal illegal immigrants are “getting the hell out” of the U.S. or being thrown behind bars, as he also took to Twitter to rail against gangs like MS-13 and the Obama administration policies he claims allowed them to thrive in American cities. In... Read More

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President Trump moves speedily to build nationwide deportation force

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump’s administration is quickly identifying ways to assemble the nationwide deportation force that they promised on the campaign trail as he railed against the dangers posed by illegal immigration. An internal department of Homeland Security assessment obtained by The Washington Post shows the agency has already found 33,000 more detention beds... Read More

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Opinion: The tie between KLM’s deportation antics and slave trade

by Adebisi Adeyemi Voila! C’est ça!! That is what we are talking about!!! I was pretty impressed by the reaction of the other Nigerians on board the KLM flight from Amsterdam to Lagos towards the trussed-up Nigerian planned to be deported. Well, the deportation case is a different subject, but the sight of him... Read More

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Nigerians stop deportation of Nigerian aboard a Lagos-bound KLM flight (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Nigerians aboard a KLM flight heading to Lagos from Amsterdam, Holland stopped the deportation of a Nigerian handcuffed by security officials on the flight. In a video shared by UK-based Nigerian journalist, Kayode Ogundamisi, Nigerians on the flights insisted that the man set to be deported must be dropped from the flight.... Read More

Deportation, Immigration, KLM, nigerians, Security officials

N448m cash found in a shopping plaza, 12000 deportees | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N448 million – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered this amount worth of cash stashed in several Ghana Must Go bags in a shopping plaza in Victoria Island, Lagos. N1.8 billion – Former Chief of Naval staff, Admiral Dele Ezeoba permanently forfeited this amount he had earlier diverted from the coffers Nigerian Navy... Read More

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February 28, 2017

97 Nigerians deported from South Africa

by Dolapo Adelana The South African Government has deported 97 Nigerians for their involvement in various criminal activities in the country. The deportees, made up of 95 males and two females arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday night in a chartered aircraft with the registration number GBB710 from Johannesburg. Spokesman of... Read More

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February 6, 2017

Ibori denies being deported from the UK

Former Delta State governor, James Ibori has denied reports that he was deported from the United Kingdom. Ibori arrived Nigeria on Saturday after serving a 4 year jail term in UK for corruption and money laundering. H e had received a rousing welcome on his arrival at his hometown in Oghara, Delta State. In a... Read More

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January 4, 2017

Nigerian escapes from Indian cell

A Nigerian drug peddler, John Okoro has escaped from an Indian cell few hours from being deported, Indian newspapers have reported. Okoro, 35, who had served a prison term made a daring escape from the Anti-Narcotics Cell’s custody, by jumping from the balcony. He had sought permission to step out of the detection room on the... Read More

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3 South Koreans deported from Nigeria

The federal government has announced the deportation of three South Koreans from the country over immigration related offences. In a statement released on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Ekpedeme King, the three persons were deported on July 20. They were further issued a ten-yeae ban from stepping foot in Nigeria. See... Read More

ban, Deportation, Federal Government, Immigration, South Koreans

November 26, 2015

48 or 500 Nigerians deported? See the different reactions on Twitter

Several reactions have followed the reports that 500 Nigerians were deported by the United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 25. While some rued the reports as embarrassing for the nation, others faulted the claims and totaled the number of deportees to be 48 as opposed to 500. Bottom line is that some people were deported and Nigerians have... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Lagos state objects process, as Igbo deportation case is adjourned

by Jewel Stephen A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday adjourned till Feb. 10, 2015 hearing in a suit filed by seven persons deported by the Lagos State Government over alleged breach of their fundamental rights. The plaintiffs are Joseph Aniebonam, Osondu Mbuto, Osondu Agwu, Nnenna Ogbonna, Emily Okoroariri, Friday Ndukwe and Onyeka Ugwu. They... Read More

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Northern governors say Boko Haram would be stamped out in 3 months, Presidency orders arrest, deportation of illegal aliens & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Northern governors say Boko Haram to be stamped out in 3 months The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) on Saturday said all elements of the Boko Haram terrorists group would be stamped out within three months. Gov. Babangida Aliyu, Chairman of the forum, said this in an address at a joint Northern States Governors/United... Read More

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January 31, 2014

Opinion: Let’s talk about Okorocha’s Imo deportation

by Mustapha Saddiq According to the report, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state raised the alarm that they might be Boko Haram insurgents and so the government was left with no option than to send them packing ‘safely’ back home. Earlier this week, there was a news reported by one of the national... Read More

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January 12, 2014

BUSTED: Nigerian arrested in India after illicit drugs fell off his scooter in an accident

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian resident in the Goa area of India has been arrested after he was found in possession of illicit drugs. The unidentified male Nigerian was said to have been riding a bike when he was involved in a crash and the drugs fell out. Nigerians have in recent times come under... Read More

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January 5, 2014

‘Please deport us quickly’ – Nigerian detainees in India tell officials

by ‘Jola Sotubo A number of Nigerians being detained in India have protested against officials in the country for delaying their deportation process. The Nigerians, numbering about 20, caused a ruckus at the Trichy Central Prison where they were being held. The prisoners, who were locked up for their involvement in a fake money printing... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Tonnie Iredia: Kudos to Govs. Fashola, Orji & Oshiomole; but…

by Tonnie Iredia More importantly, a critic should be charitable enough to commend leaders in those areas where they have made efforts to right their wrongs. The ideal role of a critic is to serve the best interest of society through constructive criticism by drawing the attention of leaders of society to issues which are... Read More

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September 27, 2013

Lagos deportation: “I have nothing against the Igbos” – Fashola apologizes

by ‘Jola Sotubo Finally reacting to the deportation saga which generated outcry all over the country, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State said yesterday that he has nothing against the Igbos. The governor was accused of ordering the deportation of 70 Igbo beggars out of Lagos about 2 months ago but he said it was... Read More

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September 4, 2013

Femi Falana: Where Lagos erred on deportation

by Femi Falana SAN …Let such opportunists be told that this battle transcends petty ethnic jingoism. It demands a commitment on the part of all men and women of goodwill to team up with the human rights community in ensuring the enforcement of the welfare laws of Lagos State in the overall interests of... Read More

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August 27, 2013

Opinion: Still on the Lagos ‘deportation’ – On the side of common sense

by Theophilus Ilevbare But news has it that Anambra, and indeed governor Peter Obi were duly informed and carried along in the reintegration. They failed to come forward to claim them. If Lagos state is not the first state to send back destituste to their indigent states then it isn’t worth the argument. In the... Read More

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August 23, 2013

Opinion: Lagos deportation – Let my people go

by Eric Okeke Let Aspamda, Alaba, Idumota, Importers, Motor Spare Parts dealers, and other Ndigbo market clusters in the north migrate home. Don’t wait to be ‘relocated.’ If we go, Lagos traffic jams will disappear; house rents will crash, and the pressure on infrastructure will ease. Things Fall Apart is the title of the bestseller... Read More

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August 22, 2013

Olusegun Adeniyi: Yoruba, Igbo and the media warriors

by Olusegun Adeniyi I am an admirer of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola but I believe that his approach to dealing with vulnerable people in Lagos State is wrong-headed; and as it has been most eloquently pointed out by Mr Femi Falana, SAN, clearly unconstitutional. I also think he could have handled better the complaints from... Read More

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August 19, 2013

Opinion: Nigeria’s war against the poor

by Ochereome Nnanna The deportation saga was a statement that the mega-city project of the Lagos State Government has no place for the poor and destitute. The Lagos deportation saga exposed our collective poor attitude to issues of citizenship rights. It is a collective, national guilt because what happened in Lagos occurs in all parts... Read More

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August 19, 2013

Opinion: Before Femi-Fani Kayode dies of Igbophobia

by Nelson Ako Okoli Even if the Igbo started producing university graduates three generations after the Yoruba, have the Igbo not excelled in every profession or trade? The first successful separation of Siamese twins on African soil was by Prof. Festus Nwako and his team at UNTH Enugu I had the ugly experience of reading... Read More

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August 17, 2013

Opinion: A case of the farmer and the roadside thief

by Muyiwa Adetiba It is one thing to defend your turf. We all have to do that from time to time. But to use ethnicity and tribal sentiment as the core reason for attacking— or defending— every position is taking us out of the 21st century. If the stories around a ‘certain deportation’ leave an unpleasant... Read More

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