…custody and are undergoing preliminary investigation to verify their identities, immigration status and any possible links to terrorist activities. "Troops of Sector 4 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), while sustaining aggressive counter-terrorism operations across the North East Theatre, have apprehended another foreign ter…

…on multiple occasions. But the run-up to the tournament also hit hiccups from Trump’s immigration policies, which saw some fans face visa issues. At the FIFA Club World Cup championship at the same New Jersey stadium last year, winners Chelsea were left confused when Trump stayed on the podium while they danced after h…

…they qualify for the country's 240-hour visa-free transit programme after Chinese immigration authorities published the latest list of eligible countries for 2026.The policy allows eligible foreign nationals travelling to a third destination to transit through designated cities and ports in China without obtaining a tr…

…to just 2,851 across the whole of 2025. The figures are drawn from two UK Home Office immigration datasets obtained by Sunday PUNCH covering 2021 to Q1 2026. The datasets document work visa grants by occupation, industry, and nationality across the five-year span. According to the data, the dominant route in Nigeria’s…

…the smugglers. Checkpoints Strangely, security agencies, including Customs, the Immigration and the police, maintain at least three checkpoints between Agbara junction and Canaanland on the Ota-Idiroko road axis where these smugglers pass through on daily basis. One checkpoint, according to Sunday Vanguard findings, is…

…years, he emerged as a leading voice on the CDU's conservative wing, advocating stricter immigration policies.Green Party parliamentary leader Franziska Brantner said Spahn's resignation was overdue, although she described the surrogacy controversy as only the latest in a series of issues surrounding the former ministe…

…and transit visas for foreigners who want to visit the country in 2026The Ghana Immigration Service said tourist and business visa holders can stay in the country for up to 30 days after arrivalThe official visa fees are in US dollars, while the amounts have also been converted to Nigerian naira for easy understandingF…

…passport holders; tourist documents or original invitation must be presented to Russian immigration authorities. - Brazil: Up to 90 days within a 180-day period, excluding work, study and residence. - Brunei: Up to 14 days for diplomatic, service and ordinary passport holders, excluding work, profit activities and stud…

…intended date of entry into any foreign destination. This standard, widely observed by immigration authorities around the world, also applies in reverse when US citizens travel internationally.The guidance is especially relevant to the large number of Nigerians and other African nationals who hold dual US citizenship a…

…Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigerian Correctional Service. “No single agency can effectively tackle today’s complex security challenges. Our collaboration significantly improved operational effectiveness and contributed to the succes…

…without a visa and stay for up to one year, provided they comply with the country's immigration rules.

…residential address at the local Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt).Visit the local Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde) to officially apply for and collect their temporary residence permit.Germany: African countries approved for free-visa entryEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Federal Republic of Germany, thro…

…to submit an affidavit detailing the steps she says she has taken to regularise her immigration status. According to an update from eNCA reporter Nobesuthu Hejana, the affidavit forms part of her effort to challenge the Department of Home Affairs' deportation case. Adetshina was arrested on 6 June and first appeared in…

UK Visas and Immigration officially warned visa applicants about four key warning signs linked to visa fraud in a July 16 postThe warning flags include someone impersonating UKVI officials on social media and agents demanding cash-only paymentsUKVI directed applicants to its official government guidance page for comple…

US President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at a decision by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to suspend the use of traffic stops after two fatal shootings in less than a week. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) halted the practice after a Colombian man was shot dead in Maine on Monday and a Mexican…

…is contained in a statement published on the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Immigration website on July 13 and sighted on Wednesday. The department said the Immigration Services Registration Office at Burgh Quay in Dublin was experiencing a surge in renewal applications, with processing times exceeding 17 week…

…Nigerians with vocational and technical skills, to explore employment opportunities and immigration pathways to meet labour shortagesThe government identified skilled trades, healthcare, STEM, education, defence and cybersecurity, and critical minerals as priority sectors for international recruitmentCanadian authoriti…

…H-1B visa sponsorship. This was disclosed in a publication by Ellis Visa Sponsors, a US immigration law firm, on Monday. The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to recruit highly skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that typically require at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Although the…

…and Civil Defence Corps and the Comptroller of Customs. Others are the Comptroller of Immigration, Comptroller of Correctional Service, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps; members of the Special Forces from Abuja; the Secretary to the Oyo State Government; members of the State Executive Council; commissioners;…

…clearance before travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom under updated immigration guidance issued by the UK Home Office.The revised guidance requires travellers to confirm they meet the UK's visa requirements before booking flights, as those without the appropriate documentation could face delays, trave…

…to mow down agents A driver was sh0t and k!lled after allegedly attempting to run down Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Maine on Monday, July 13, authorities said. Officials said the incident occurred when the suspect reportedly drove toward the officers, prompting law enforcement to open fire. Gra…

…by anti-foreigner protests in South Africa. The decision reflects how a domestic immigration debate has grown into a regional diplomatic crisis involving thousands of migrants, conflicting official accounts and growing concerns over African unity. Here is what happened and why it matters. Why was Ramaphosa supposed to…

…Ntuli said community cooperation is key to stamping out crime, and that enforcing immigration laws at the household level will help close gaps exploited by criminal elements. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 4:34 PM | Share this Story

…Embassy and its regional consulates following an immediate policy shift by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The directive comes after the immigration authority officially disengaged Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the long-standing third-party enterprise that previously operated Nigeria's primary visa…

…Donald Trump has announced plans to request that the US Supreme Court rehear a major immigration case after the court recently struck down his executive order aimed at ending automatic birthright citizenship. The high court rejected the administration's attempts to restrict the long-standing practice, but the president…