A South African and his two sons, one a police officer, appeared before a Cape Town magistrate last month accused of extorting around 50 convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis. Also in the dock was a Somali alleged to have collected “protection fees” from the shopkeepers outside Stellenbosch, the winelands ca…

…The issue had also prompted clarification from the Federal Government and the Nigeria Immigration Service. On September 8, the Federal Government denied introducing additional charges for the passport intervention exercise, saying applicants were required to pay only the official passport fees, apart from applicable ba…

…from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour on October 1, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development confirmed on April 1, 2026.The $0.35 rise represents a 1.99% year-on-year adjustment and covers the majority of workers in the province, including those employed full-time, part-time, or on a…

…widespread controversyThe activist had described the military, police, customs, and immigration officers as 'unknown gunmen' during the Port Harcourt eventOtse said his remarks were aimed at bad eggs within security agencies, not personnel risking their lives to protect NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new…

…video across to your friends, brothers or relatives serving in the military, police, immigration, customs, PLEASE DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED by my speech at the NBA conference. Even though my speech at the conference was targeted at the bad eggs and the system, the saboteurs the sellouts in the system, I still understand th…

…they suddenly appear in an orange jumpsuit and follow behind the player. Another immigration-themed game is called "Build The Wall" and asks users to stack bricks and "hold the line" against a "zombie border siege." Other games prompt users to fly a bald eagle along the National Mall or fill their "kids' Trump accounts…

…escape the consequences tomorrow. The damage will show up in business relationships, immigration decisions, investment opportunities and the treatment of our citizens abroad." Agbese said the House of Representatives would continue to defend Nigeria's national interests while encouraging political actors to resolve the…

…20-year ban is among the most severe consequences a foreigner can face under German immigration law. It combines both an entry ban and a residence ban, meaning an affected individual cannot return to or remain in Germany for the entire duration of the penalty.The law does not apply to minor infractions or general crimi…

…offers a visa on arrival. All applications must now be submitted through the Nigerian Immigration Services online portal before travel begins. Turning up at a Nigerian airport and expecting to obtain a visa at the border is no longer an option.Beyond the passport and visa requirements, the FCDO notes several additional…

…government published the names and photos of 30 Nigerian nationals currently held in immigration detention facilities across multiple statesThe individuals were arrested in cities ranging from Los Angeles and Houston to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSeveral of…

…that the family believes Bel took his own life as a result of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda that targeted TPS."I'm sitting with a family right now whose son threw himself in front of a semi-truck today after being teased by fellow students at Wright State about his ankle monitor," Ruby wrote on Facebook."…

…nationals who qualify in any of the 64 listed roles may be eligible for permanent immigration to Austria under the country's shortage occupation pathwayPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Austrian government has released its official list of 64 shortage occupations for 2026, identif…

…control vulnerable Nigerians. Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, said NIS had intensified border surveillance and migration management to identify and disrupt activities linked to irregular migration and human trafficking. Akinlabi said the Service r…

…established the Department of Fraud Risk Assessment and Control, Security Department, Immigration and Visa Section and Cybercrime Rapid Response Centre. The commission also commissioned directorates in Enugu and Ilorin, while new directorates were established in Ekiti, Anambra and Katsina States. He said almost 60 per…

…on South African authorities to protect lives and uphold human dignity in enforcing immigration laws.Shettima made the comments on Monday, August 31, 2026, while speaking to journalists in Luanda, Angola, before departing for Abuja. Shettima warns South Africa, says Nigeria will no longer allow dehumanisation. Photo Sh…

…30,000 additional expatriates are currently undergoing procedures to enforce Saudi immigration and residency regulationsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Saudi Arabia deported 14,905 people and arrested 14,434 others during a week-long crackdown on immigration violations carried out b…

…General and Ministry of Justice, the Economic and Organised Crime Office, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Police Service – INTERPOL, and the National Intelligence Bureau. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs worked with Ghanaian authorities to secure Adejorin’s extradition to the United States. Ass…

…from the United States and returned to the United Kingdom after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to federal law enforcement sources cited by TMZ.The British right-wing commentator and former executive associated with Kanye West was taken from a holding facility in Alexandria, Louis…

…borders are not closed and therefore cannot be reopened, adding that the Nigeria Immigration Service, which falls under his ministry, manages active border crossings across multiple states.A timeline of border reopeningsThe minister pointed to a sequence of official reopenings stretching over several years. On December…

…the same channels. “Effective border governance therefore requires a combination of immigration control, customs administration, intelligence-sharing, surveillance, technology and coordinated security operations. “This is particularly important for Nigeria because our northern security environment cannot be divorced fr…

…(US) government has made clear what awaits any immigrant who attempts to game the immigration system through marriage fraud, and the consequences are severe on two distinct fronts.According to information published by the US Department of State, immigrants found to have committed marriage fraud face removal proceedings…

…begging, illegal recruitment and exploitative family placements. He said irregular migration also exposed children to trafficking, violence, sexual exploitation, detention, disappearance and death. He urged the government to strengthen border protection, family tracing, documentation, public awareness and reintegration…

…to the department, any support that involves using knowledge or experience of migration procedures to assist someone with a visa matter counts as immigration assistance.This includes preparing or helping to prepare a visa application or related document, advising an applicant about a visa application or any visa matter…

…25, 2026, in what has become the latest case highlighting how President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting families of serving military members.A DHS spokesperson confirmed in an email that Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo "was removed from the United States" on Monday. Her husband, Army Sergeant Hedar L…

…and sustaining efficiency, noting that the commission had lost some experienced staff to migration due to poor pay. He said better welfare would boost morale and strengthen public trust in election outcomes. The Chairman further requested increased funding for infrastructure, electoral technology and personnel training…