Immigration – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:20:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Immigration – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Experts Urge Nigerians to Review Migration Choices Amid Growing Risks and Misconceptions https://www.theinfostride.com/experts-urge-nigerians-to-review-migration-choices-amid-growing-risks-and-misconceptions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/experts-urge-nigerians-to-review-migration-choices-amid-growing-risks-and-misconceptions/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:20:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=447708 Amid rising interest in migration among Nigerian youths, a growing number of experts are urging prospective migrants to thoroughly evaluate their motivations and understand the realities before making the life-altering decision to leave the country. This advice comes at a time when the “Japa” phenomenon—a local slang meaning “to flee” or “run away”—has taken firm [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/experts-urge-nigerians-to-review-migration-choices-amid-growing-risks-and-misconceptions/feed/ 0 Trump Slams Judges Over Block on Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-slams-judges-over-block-on-use-of-alien-enemies-act-to-deport-alleged-venezuelan-gang-members/ https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-slams-judges-over-block-on-use-of-alien-enemies-act-to-deport-alleged-venezuelan-gang-members/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 11:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409706 Former U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at federal judges following a court ruling that barred his administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump expressed outrage over the decision, warning that it posed a serious [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-slams-judges-over-block-on-use-of-alien-enemies-act-to-deport-alleged-venezuelan-gang-members/feed/ 0 EFCC Establishes Immigration Fraud Section Across Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-establishes-immigration-fraud-section-across-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-establishes-immigration-fraud-section-across-nigeria/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386083 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established an Immigration Fraud Section in several of its commands nationwide, according to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Wednesday. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede disclosed this development on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), led by its Director General, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-establishes-immigration-fraud-section-across-nigeria/feed/ 0 ECOWAS Parliament Decries Irregular Migration of Youths from West Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/ecowas-parliament-decries-irregular-migration-of-youths-from-west-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ecowas-parliament-decries-irregular-migration-of-youths-from-west-africa/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383033 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament expressed concern on Wednesday over the increasing irregular migration of youths from the subregion to Europe and other developed countries. During the 2024 First Ordinary Session of the parliament in Abuja, ECOWAS Parliament Speaker Memounatou Ibrahima highlighted the issue, noting that many youths emigrate through dangerous [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ecowas-parliament-decries-irregular-migration-of-youths-from-west-africa/feed/ 0 Gombe State High Court Sentences Immigration Officer to Prison for Job Scam https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-state-high-court-sentences-immigration-officer-to-prison-for-job-scam/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-state-high-court-sentences-immigration-officer-to-prison-for-job-scam/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382081 Gombe State High Court has sentenced an Immigration officer, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, to one year in prison for defrauding a job seeker of N800,000. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Gilbert on a one-count charge of obtaining by false pretence. The EFCC had received a petition from the victim and investigated the case, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gombe-state-high-court-sentences-immigration-officer-to-prison-for-job-scam/feed/ 0 Nigeria Immigration Service and NIWA Strengthen Collaboration to Combat Illegal Migration https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-immigration-service-and-niwa-strengthen-collaboration-to-combat-illegal-migration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-immigration-service-and-niwa-strengthen-collaboration-to-combat-illegal-migration/#respond Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373651 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have announced plans to enhance their partnership to curb illegal migration through the Lagos State waterways. The decision to deepen their collaboration was reached during a meeting between the new Comptroller of Immigration in charge of Lagos Seaports and Marine Command, CIS Joseph [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-immigration-service-and-niwa-strengthen-collaboration-to-combat-illegal-migration/feed/ 0 Nigeria clears Passport Backlogs as NIS produces 230,000 Passports https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-clears-passport-backlogs-as-nis-produces-230000-passports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-clears-passport-backlogs-as-nis-produces-230000-passports/#respond Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:10:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295810 The Federal Government disclosed that more than 45,000 passport booklets are yet to be collected by applicants at the various Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) enrolment centres worldwide. This is coming as the government extends the deadline for clearing Passport Backlog initially for 31st May by one week. The new date for the beginning of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-clears-passport-backlogs-as-nis-produces-230000-passports/feed/ 0 Global Economy Is Improving – World Bank https://www.theinfostride.com/global-economy-is-improving-world-bank/ Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:58:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170300 The global economy is set to post solid growth this year, amid improving world trade and better performance by large emerging markets, but key risks could still threaten the outlook, the World Bank said Sunday. Rising trade protectionism and policy uncertainty, primarily in the United States under President Donald Trump, pose important cautions for the [...]

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]]> KLM Flight Saga: Nigerians stand against Deportation of chained Nigerian [VIDEO] https://www.theinfostride.com/klm-flight-saga-nigerians-stand-against-deportation-of-chained-nigerian-video/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:09:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161482 A report reached me from my WhatsApp contact in what could classified as inhumane handling of deportation of a Nigerian from one of the European countries (any of Germany, The Netherland or the rest). Read the piece share with me and watch the video for confirmation: Nigerians held the Dutch KLM flight to a stand [...]

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]]> International Students Looking Beyond US for College After Presidential Results https://www.theinfostride.com/international-students-looking-beyond-us-for-college-after-presidential-results/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:09:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151091 For many international students, coming to the US for college was a goal that only the super rich or super talented had a shot at. Not only was attending university in the US seen as being prestigious, it also hinted toward a more progressive attitude. Students from countries like China could come to the US [...]

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]]> Muhammadu Buhari Appoint New Immigration Boss https://www.theinfostride.com/muhammadu-buhari-appoint-new-immigration-boss/ Wed, 25 May 2016 09:53:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129820 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Mohammed Babandede as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Bassey Akpanyung, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. Until his appointment, Babandede [...]

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]]> My Detention Was Clear Witch-Hunt – Uche Secondus https://www.theinfostride.com/my-detention-was-clear-witch-hunt-uche-secondus/ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:55:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121941 The deputy national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, who was arrested by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), last week, has described his detention as a witch-hunt and pure political persecution. The EFCC arrested the PDP Chieftain over the luxury vehicles he received from the detained Jide Omokore, an associate [...]

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]]> NIS Warns Foreigners To Steer Clear Of Bayelsa Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/nis-warns-foreigners-to-steer-clear-of-bayelsa-governorship-election/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:06:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109865 The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has read the riot act to foreigners resident in the state, warning them to keep off from the December 5 governorship election. The NIS Comptroller in the state, Mr Sule Wunti, told newsmen in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa capital on Monday. According to Wunti, the command would [...]

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]]> Nigeria Immigration Service Requires 25,000 New Personnel To Meet Manpower Capacity – Comptroller General https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-immigration-service-requires-25000-new-personnel-to-meet-manpower-capacity-comptroller-general/ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:30:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109342 The Nigeria Immigration Service needs about 5,000 personnel annually for the next five years to meet its manpower capacity, its comptroller-general, Martins Abeshi, has said. Mr. Abeshi said this Thursday in Abuja when the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, visited the NIS as part of his familiarisation tour of parastatals under his ministry. On the botched [...]

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]]> Abuja Bomb Blasts: Immigration Beefs Up Security, Border Patrol In Kano State https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-bomb-blasts-immigration-beefs-up-security-border-patrol-in-kano-state/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:22:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=102293 Following the recent coordinated bomb attacks in Abuja, the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kano State Command, has beefed up security around the state by setting up check-points at major entry points to prevent any attempt to infiltrate the state by insurgents. The new Comptroller of Immigration, Kano State Command, Malam Sadiq Baba Shehuri, who addressed a [...]

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]]> Creating A USCIS Approved Business Plan Has Never Been Easier https://www.theinfostride.com/creating-a-uscis-approved-business-plan-has-never-been-easier/ Thu, 08 Oct 2015 22:51:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=102323 BUSINESS PLAN WRITING FOR VISAS Working on an application for one of the following visas: E2, EB5, or L1 visa?  If you said yes, then you must also consider the importance of the business plan – a document that details how you intend to run and grow your business.  The USCIS, the kings and queens [...]

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]]> #Passport > Fraudulent Officers To Face Sack – Comptroller General https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-passport-fraudulent-officers-to-face-sack-abeshi-warns/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:30:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-passport-fraudulent-officers-to-face-sack-abeshi-warns/ The Comptroller General of Immigration, CGI Martins Abeshi, has warned officers involved in charging extra payment for issuance of passports to desist or be ready to be sacked once exposed. He gave the warning during his maiden visit to Lagos since his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari. The immigration boss said President Buhari specifically appointed [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > President Buhari Orders Withdrawal Of Diplomatic Passports From Former Public Office Holders https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-buhari-orders-withdrawal-of-diplomatic-passports-from-former-public-office-holders/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 23:30:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-buhari-orders-withdrawal-of-diplomatic-passports-from-former-public-office-holders/ The Nigerian Immigration Service has directed former Nigerian public office holders to immediately surrender official and diplomatic passports issued to them while they were in office. Officials say the action is based on the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Federal Government had on August 24 directed the Immigration Service to retrieve all valid diplomatic [...]

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]]> Plateau Governor Leads Suspended NIS Boss To Aso Villa To Beg Buhari | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-governor-leads-suspended-nis-boss-to-aso-villa-to-beg-buhari-nigeria/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:30:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/plateau-governor-leads-suspended-nis-boss-to-aso-villa-to-beg-buhari-nigeria/ Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State Monday led the suspended Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang, to the Presidential Villa to beg President Muhammadu Buhari. Parradang, who hails from Plateau State, was on Friday suspended from office for embarking on recruitment of personnel into the service without following laid down procedures. The governor [...]

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]]> Federal Government Suspends Immigration Boss David Parradang | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-suspends-immigration-boss-david-parradang-nigeria/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 06:42:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/fg-suspends-immigration-boss-david-parradang-nigeria/ The Federal Government has suspended the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr David Parradang, effective Friday, 21st August 2015. This was contained in a statement from the Ministry of Interior, signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press, Mr Yusuf Isiaka, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary. Although the statement did not state the [...]

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]]> President Buhari Suspends Immigration Boss, David Parradang | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-suspends-immigration-boss-david-parradang-nigeria/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:30:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/buhari-suspends-immigration-boss-david-parradang-nigeria/ President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has suspended the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, David Parradang, with immediate effect. Parradang’s suspension was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Interior, Mr. Yusuf Isiaka Alhaji, on behalf of the permanent secretary of the ministry on Friday in Abuja. According to the [...]

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]]> GEJ Sets Up Committee To Conduct Fresh Test On Immigration Tragedy https://www.theinfostride.com/gej-sets-up-committee-to-conduct-fresh-test-on-immigration-tragedy/ Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:03:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=31052 Following the cancellation of the tragic recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service, penultimate Saturday, President. Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday approved the composition of a Special Committee to assist in reconducting the exercise. . This was contained in a press statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator Anyim Pius Anyim. . Applicvants [...]

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]]> 5 More Nigerian Immigration Service Bodies By National Hospital https://www.theinfostride.com/5-more-nigerian-immigration-service-bodies-by-national-hospital/ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:27:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30102 The Management of National Hospital, Abuja, has released five more bodies of those who died during Nigerian Immigration Service recruitment to their family members. . Only one out of the seven bodies deposited at the National Hospital mortuary on March 14 was earlier claimed after proper identification. . The hospital’s spokesman, Dr Tayo Haastrup, said [...]

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]]> Nigeria union urges minister to resign over deadly stampede https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-union-urges-minister-to-resign-over-deadly-stampede/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:01:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29349 A Nigerian labour union on Monday staged a protest over a deadly weekend stampede at a recruitment drive and demanded the interior minister's resignation. At least seven job-seekers were killed when a stampede broke out on Saturday at the national stadium…

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]]> Finger Pointing After Deadly Nigeria Job Fair Stampede [VIDEO] https://www.theinfostride.com/finger-pointing-after-deadly-nigeria-job-fair-stampede-video/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:55:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29337 Lots of finger-pointing in Nigeria, after a deadly stampede at a job fair. Nigerian officials say at least 16 people died when 500,000 people were invited to apply for fewer than 5,000 government jobs. Joining VOA's Vincent Makori on the phone with…

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]]> EU Foreign Affairs Council – Immigration: imminent partnership agreement with Tunisia https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-foreign-affairs-council-immigration-imminent-partnership-agreement-with-tunisia/ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:35:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/apr/2013/11/19/eu-foreign-affairs-council-immigration-imminent-partnership-agreement-with-tunisia/ ROME, Italy, November 19, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The signing of a “partnership on mobility” between the EU and Tunisia “is imminent”, according to the conclusions of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, in which Minister Emma Bonino participated, whose main themes included human trafficking in the Mediterranean. According to the 28 EU foreign ministers, [...]

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