Visa Scam: Cameroonian Woman Loses N2m in Ogun
A Cameroonian woman was defrauded of over N2 million in a visa scam in Ibafo, Ogun State. Swift police action led by the DPO ensured her welfare and safe return. Read how the incident unfolded.
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Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
EFCC Arrests Herbalists with Counterfeit Millions
EFCC operatives arrest five herbalists in Osun and Lagos with counterfeit $3.4m and €280k. The syndicate defrauded victims of millions under pretence of spiritual cleansing. Read the full details.
Man Arrested for Defrauding Patients at ATBUTH
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
Woman's Heartbreak After Financing Boyfriend's Move Abroad
A 37-year-old woman reveals how she brought her boyfriend abroad, financed everything, only for him to fall in love with her pregnant neighbour. Full story and video.
Romance Fraudster Jailed 17 Years for £1M Scam
Nigel Baker, 56, tricked single mothers out of over £1M for his gambling. He promised marriage but exploited their trust. Read the shocking details.
US Embassy: Visa Fraud Can Cause Permanent Ban for Nigerians
The US Embassy in Abuja warns Nigerians that falsifying visa applications can result in a permanent travel ban. Learn the severe consequences under US immigration law.
Nigeria Uses Tech to Fight Migrant Smuggling Networks
Nigeria Immigration Service unveils tech-driven strategy to dismantle sophisticated criminal networks fueling migrant smuggling and irregular migration. Learn about the new measures.
Canada's 2026 Express Entry Pathway for Foreign Doctors
Canada launches a new Express Entry category in early 2026 to help foreign doctors, including Nigerians, gain permanent residence. This move addresses physician shortages and offers a dedicated route for skilled medical professionals.
US States Sue Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
California and 19 other US states file a lawsuit to block Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it unlawful. The tech industry and business groups warn of severe consequences. Read the full details.
Botswana Youths Allegedly Deceived into Fighting for Russia
Botswana investigates claims two citizens, 19 & 20, were lured into Russia's war in Ukraine via a fake military training scheme. Government urges youth vigilance against suspicious offers.
Immigration, INEC Collaborate for Secure FCT Elections
FCT Immigration Comptroller Sharifat Ronke Ibrahim visits INEC, seeks enhanced collaboration for 2026 Area Council elections and voter registration integrity. Read more.
Migrant swallows vape battery to stop deportation
An illegal migrant convicted of child sex offences swallowed a vape battery in a calculated bid to avoid deportation from the UK. Read the full details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.
NIS Boss Nandap: 'Corruption Has No Place in Immigration'
CG Kemi Nandap reaffirms NIS's zero-tolerance stance on corruption & extortion, highlighting digital reforms for transparency. The service honours officers killed by insurgents.
EFCC Returns N96.5m to Ponzi Scheme Victims
The EFCC has recovered and returned N96.5 million to victims of a forex Ponzi scheme in Enugu. Learn how the fraud operated and the commission's warning to investors.
Nigerian Student's UK Entry Experience Goes Viral
A Nigerian lady on a student visa recounts the questions UK immigration officials asked her upon arrival. See the public's reaction and her detailed responses.
SEC Alerts Public on Unregistered Glorious Wealth Fund
Nigeria's SEC warns against investing with Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF), an unregistered platform. Investors report inability to withdraw funds. Verify companies on SEC portal to avoid fraud.
US Cuts Immigrant Work Permits to 18 Months After Attack
The Trump administration reduces work permit validity for refugees & asylees from 5 years to 18 months, citing security after a deadly DC attack. Read the full details.
Trump Intensifies Verbal Attacks on Somali Immigrants
US President Donald Trump escalates rhetoric against Somali Americans in Minnesota, calling Somalia 'not a nation' and claiming they 'destroyed' the state. Get the full story and reactions.
Nigerians, Sudanese Sentenced in US Romance Scam Case
Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.
US Pauses Immigration for 19 Countries Under Travel Bans
The Trump administration has paused all immigration applications, including green cards, for nationals from 19 countries already under travel bans. The move follows a security incident in Washington D.C. Read the full details and implications.
Trump's Words Complicate US-Africa Diplomacy
Controversial remarks by US President Donald Trump have strained relations with Nigeria and Somalia, testing security partnerships and migration policies. Read the full analysis.
US Dismisses 8 Immigration Judges in New York
The US Department of Justice has dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City, a move seen as part of President Trump's nationwide crackdown on undocumented migrants. Read the full story.
Singer Sabrina Carpenter Condemns White House Over ICE Video
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter condemns the White House for using her song 'Juno' in an ICE arrests video. Get the full story on the clash and online backlash.
3 NIS Personnel Killed in Kebbi Border Checkpoint Attack
CG Kemi Nandap deploys reinforcements, orders heightened patrols after armed men attack Bakin Ruwa Checkpoint in Kebbi. Read the latest on Nigeria's border security response.
FG Postpones 2025 Immigration, Fire Service Screening
The Federal Government has postponed the physical screening for 2025 Immigration, Fire Service, and other recruits. Shortlisted candidates must check the official portal for updates.
NIS CG's Arraignment for Perversion of Justice Adjourned
The National Industrial Court adjourns the arraignment of NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap to March 2026 for police investigation. Read the full details of the case alleging obstruction of justice.
CDCFIB Publishes Approved Verification Centres for 2025 Recruitment
The CDCFIB has published the official list of physical verification centres for the 2025 recruitment of Immigration, Fire Service, NSCDC, and Correctional Service. See the full state-by-state list and key details for shortlisted candidates.
Police Rescue 40 Trafficking Victims in Nasarawa
Nasarawa police rescue 40 Malian and Ivorian trafficking victims from a Mararaba bungalow. Prime suspect apprehended, victims handed to Immigration for investigation and repatriation.
Trump Extends US Asylum Freeze Indefinitely
President Trump announces an indefinite freeze on asylum decisions for 19 countries, citing security concerns after a deadly D.C. shooting. Details on the policy and affected nationalities.
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