…however, generated mixed reactions on social media, with many lamenting the continued migration of highly skilled Nigerian medical professionals. A medical doctor, Daniel Popoola, said the development highlighted the deepening crisis in Nigeria’s healthcare system. “For a senior consultant to go back to start residency…

…representing the Department of Home Affairs argued that Adetshina lacked the required immigration documents to remain in the country and should be detained pending deportation. The state also alleged that she still possesses a South African passport, which she has refused to surrender, despite also holding Nigerian cit…

…Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, of any involvement in its ongoing investigation into an alleged visa fraud scheme. The anti-graft agency clarified that Kemi Nandap is not a suspect in the case and has not been implicated in an…

…ways to deal with the matter, one which includes that Adetshina report to her immigration officer every fortnight. LIB reported that Adetshina, who was born in Soweto, South Africa, to a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother, had initially contested for the Miss South Africa 2024 crown before withdrawing from the com…

Vanuatu's Department of Immigration and Passport Services has published the full list of countries whose citizens do not need a visitor visa to enterThe list, released on the country's official immigration website, covers 23 countries, spanning the Americas, the Caribbean, and a few other regionsCitizens of the United…

…to submit an affidavit outlining the steps she says she has taken to regularise her immigration status.According to eNCA reporter Nobesuthu Hejana, the affidavit forms part of her effort to challenge the Department of Home Affairs’ deportation case.See the screenshots of Chidimma Adetshina's response to critics below:…

…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…

…of the Federation, requiring the Court of Appeal to intervene. While insisting that the migration to e-voting has been plagued by integrity concerns, Odinkalu cited the 2026 polls, where voting was delayed by over seven hours due to what the Electoral Committee of the NBA, ECNBA, described as a coordinated cyberattack…

…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…

…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 minister. She…

…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…

…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 study. - Bulg…

…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.

…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, through its Fede…

…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…

…in residence permit renewals. The initiative, announced by the Minister of State for Migration, Colm Brophy, is aimed at assisting non-European Economic Area nationals legally resident in Ireland whose applications to renew their residence permits are still being processed. This is contained in a statement published on…

…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 authorities encoura…

…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 progr…