immigration reform

NIS Warns: Higher Passport Fees Alone Won’t Stop Racketeering

Sep 5, 2025. by Kelvin Umoh

Higher passport fees cannot stop unofficial payments. Applicants face system glitches and rely on middlemen. Reforms underway, but corruption persists. Despite increasing passport fees, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) acknowledges that applicants still encounter unofficial charges and exploitation, highlighting ongoing challenges within the system. According to Eko Hot Blog, insiders including serving and retired NIS … Read more

Japa: Kemi Badenoch Warns UK Over Migration Rate, Vows Stricter Immigration Controls

Nov 28, 2024. by Praise Ben

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to implement stricter immigration policies, citing concerns over the impact of high migration rates on public services and national unity. Speaking during a Westminster event on Wednesday, Badenoch criticized past Conservative governments for their failures in managing immigration effectively. “Immigration is happening at a pace too fast … Read more

Texas Offers 1,400 Acres To Trump For Border Detention Facilities Amid Mass Deportation Plans

Nov 21, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Texas officials have announced that they are prepared to offer President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre (567-hectare) plot of land along the US-Mexico border to construct detention facilities for undocumented migrants. In a letter to Trump, the Texas General Land Office proposed the land be used to build canters for “processing, detention, and coordination of the … Read more

US Greases The Wheels Of Visa Approvals For Nigerian Graduates With Job Offers

Jul 17, 2024.Jul 17, 2024. by Praise Ben

Biden administration introduces measures to accelerate employment-based visas for recent US college graduates with job offers, aiming to boost economy and attract skilled workers. Eko Hot Blog reports that to strengthen the US economy and retain top talent, the Biden administration has introduced measures to fast-track employment-based non-immigrant visas for recent US college graduates with … Read more

I Will Start The Largest Deportation Operation In American History If Re-Elected – Trump

Jun 16, 2024. by Praise Ben

I Will Start The Largest Deportation Operation In American History If Re-Elected – Trump Emphasizes clear voter choice in November on immigration policies, aims to expel illegal entrants, spares legal immigrants Highlights concerns over job competition, security risks posed by undocumented migrants; pledges focus on legal immigration channels EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President Donald … Read more