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6 things we learnt from Tariq’s Twitter Spaces conversation about immigration
Immigration is an age-long conversation. Humanity has been on the move and will continue to be. Some people move in search of work or economic opportunities, for academic tourism, to…
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Maina has 3 passports but has not travelled since 2013 – Immigration
The Nigeria Immigration Service on Thursday said former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdurasheed Maina has not left Nigeria since 2013. Comptroller-General of the NIS, Mohammed…
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The Big 5: U.S.’ claims to Abacha loot, NCC’s new idea and, other stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The NCC is set to give directives to telecommunications firms to give 14 days grace to data users to…
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FG withdraws residence permits of expatriates in 5 firms including Atiku’s Intels
The Comptroller-General (CG) of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede, has revoked the residence permits of the expatriate workers in six companies, including Intels Nigeria Ltd., which co-belongs to former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar.…
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The trend of Nigerians emigrating is no longer funny and this confirms it
It has been reported by the BBC that 26 Nigerian women have lost their lives while attempting to cross the Mediterranean sea. The women are suspected to have been sexually…
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Trump slams Democrats for not ‘caring’ about America’s safety
As the new DACA legislation poses to be a herculean task for the Congress owing to the Democrats uncompromising stand of a clean bill without any attachments, President Trump has…
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How Justice Ngwuta used two similar passports interchangeably – NIS
The Nigerian Immigration service (NIS) on Friday said Justice of the Supreme Court, Sylvester Ngwuta used two similar standard international passports interchangeably. The NIS said this at the Federal High Court, Abuja…
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U.S. to refuse visa applications from 4 countries in deportation crackdown
In the latest demonstration to crack down on illegal immigrants, the U.S. State Department will from Wednesday stop issuing certain kinds of visas to selected citizens of Cambodia, Eritrea, Guinea…
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Leaked document shows UK will end free movement of labour after Brexit
According to an 82-page proposal in the UK Home Office leaked to The Guardian, Britain will end the free movement of labour immediately after Brexit and would only make entry…
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Trump’s immigration reforms to yield $1 trillion by 2027
by Adedotun Michael An extensive report by the Heritage Foundation has revealed that President Donald Trump’s merit immigration reform will save $1 trillion in various taxpayer-funded welfare and aid programs, Breitbart reports.…
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NIMC clarifies Immigration’s enforcement of identity number
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Thursday said the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) enforcement call dors not say national e-ID card, but National Identification Number (NIN). The NIS had…
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This is how the hunter became the hunted over Trump’s immigration law
White House senior adviser Stephen Miller engaged in a heated debate with CNN star anchor Jim Acosta over President Trump's move to overhaul legal immigration during a press briefing on…
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Nigerians without identity number will not be issued passport from 2018 – immigration
Nigerians without National Identification Number issued by the National Identity Management Commission will not be able to procure Nigerian passport as from January 1, 2018. Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration…
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Nigeria to begin local production of e-passports
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has said there are plans to produce Nigerian e-passports in the country. Babandede disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when…
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HND/BSC dichotomy: FG approves equal salaries in para-military services
To end the dichotomy between holders of HND and University degrees, the Federal Government has ordered the regularization of salaries, in all the Para-military services. The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration…
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How Justice Ngwuta used two passports at the same time – Immigration
Justice Sylvanus Ngwuta of the Supreme Court used two active international passports at the same time, an official of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) told a Federal High Court in Abuja on…
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Wyclef Jean says Trump has utilized his most powerful weapon
In the wake of President Trump's travel ban being rejected by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, Grammy award winning rapper Wyclef Jean sends an empowering message to immigrants and…
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175 Nigerians voluntarily return from Libya
About 175 Nigerians on Tuesday voluntarily returned from Libya. The returnees arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at 7:50 pm in a chartered Nouvelair aircraft with registration number TS-INA.…
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Trump approves extreme visa vetting, targets social media accounts
The Trump administration proposes a new questionnaire format for visa applicants worldwide that would require social media handles dating back to five years and biographical information going back 15 years.…
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Thought Experiment: What if France had given Donald Trump a “BFF” by electing Marine Le Pen?
by Soma Oj. Right now, Emmanuel Macron is probably locating his bearings withing the enormous and beautiful Champs Elysees as the new President of France. The youngest too. At 39,…
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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…
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US Immigration and Customs arrests double under Trump
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 21,362 immigrants, mostly convicted criminals, from January through mid-March, compared to 16,104 during the same period last year, according to statistics requested by The…
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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…
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Trump’s “wall of Jericho” to require vast amounts of private land
The order for the immediate construction of a Mexico border wall have been issued and the specification outlined: 30 feet high and “aesthetically pleasing.” Now, it seems the next thing…
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Just In: Italy deports 37 Nigerians
by Dolapo Adelana The Italian government has deported another batch of Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences in the country. Barely two weeks after deporting 33 Nigerians, another set of 37…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 6th of March
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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FG eases visa procedures for foreigners
by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has reviewed the visa processes for foreigners who wish to visit Nigeria for business and tourism purposes, with a view to removing bureaucratic bottleneck…
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See Trump’s reason for inventing Sweden terror attack
by Dolapo Adelana US President Donald Trump says his statement on terror attacks in Sweden was based on a broadcast on Fox News. Trump had during a rally in Florida…
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Travel Ban 2.0: What you need to know about Trump’s revised executive order
Following last week's 9th circuit loss experienced by the Trump administration, the President of the United States, Donald J Trump has announced that he has plans to set aside his…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy