…against human trafficking and exploitation. He said human trafficking was increasingly migrating to the digital space, with criminal networks exploiting social media, encrypted messaging platforms and fake online job portals. “Human trafficking is migrating to the digital space, and we must adapt our response to meet t…

…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…

The US government has mentioned what happens to immigrants who enter the country through marriage fraud, naming two specific consequences they faceOne of the penalties the US government listed involves a lengthy prison sentence that could significantly alter the life of any immigrant found guiltyBeyond imprisonment, th…

…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…

…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 Leone…

…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, sa…

…applies to this group.The provisions highlight a structured pathway within the US immigration system that accounts for the realities facing older long-term residents, many of whom may have built their lives in the country without fully acquiring English fluency. For Nigerian and other African immigrants navigating the…

…of Mind tests', representing private, self-initiated tests undertaken outside legal, immigration or court proceedings. It said the proportion increased from 83.7 per cent in the preceding reporting period, indicating that personal concerns and the desire for certainty largely drove DNA testing in Nigeria. Immigration-r…

…used me to get to the US" - Woman seeks advice after claiming husband married her for immigration A woman has sought relationship advice after alleging that her Ghanaian husband, who is 15 years younger than her, may have married her to gain access to the United States. Speaking during a discussion, the woman said she…

A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled against USCIS policies that blocked immigration applications from people in 39 countriesThe ruling came after immigrant service organisations and labour unions filed a lawsuit in March challenging the processing freezeCountries under full travel bans include Afghanistan, Iran, Hait…

…and Ogun. They are traders at Seme, Idiroko, Imeko and Ilaro borders, generating huge IGR. They are academics, industrialists and professionals spread across Nigeria and the diaspora. Yet, when it comes to executive leadership, they have been subjected to an unwritten rule that consigns them to political subordination.…

…and union agreements. It urged the administration to settle outstanding obligations and migrate workers at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, whom it said were still receiving an ₦18,000 minimum wage, to the applicable minimum wage regime. ORF said the performance of the administration should ultimately be judged by tangible impr…

Immigration officer k!lls self in accidental discharge in Abuja An officer with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Joseph Ali, has reportedly d!ed after a locally fabricated rifle he was handling accidentally discharged and struck him in the left eye in Abuja. Sahara Reporters reports that the incident occurred at…

…has described the Federal Executive Council’s adoption of Nigeria’s Revised National Migration Policy as a major milestone in efforts to strengthen migrant protection, support the reintegration of returning Nigerians and harness migration for national development. The policy was adopted at the Federal Executive Council…

…pipelines, supported the uninterrupted flow of petroleum resources, and helped Nigeria migrate from a position of constant loss management to stability, planning, growth and development. TSSNL operations have transformed the oil and gas landscape, allowing Nigeria to expand its oil production quota and significantly cu…

…behind the Nigerian’s bid. Duke-Abiola, a lawyer, human-rights advocate and migration and border expert, is the widow of the late Chief MKO Abiola, who was declared the winner of Nigeria’s June 12, 1993 presidential election by the then National Electoral Commission. The campaign said support for her proposed candidatu…

…a new US-Liberia agreementLiberia's justice minister said most deportees committed migration-related violations and can apply for asylum in the countryThe 1,200 migrants expected include nationals from Africa, North America, South America and the CaribbeanPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit…

…the court prepared to deliver judgment in Chidimma Adetshina's legal battle over her immigration status in South Africa. The protesters sang and chanted outside the court, with some calling for Adetshina to leave South Africa. As Chidimma arrived at the court venue and was immediately swarmed by reporters and protester…