Germany unveils flexible visa options with the EU Blue Card and new Opportunity Card. New Zealand offers a residency-friendly system with points-based skilled migration. Finland simplifies visa access for workers, students, and families within the Schengen zone. With visa rejections on the rise from countries like the US, UK, and Canada, Nigerians are looking to … Read more
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump’s immigration raids to continue in Southern California. Justice Sotomayor warns ruling makes Latinos vulnerable to arbitrary arrest. Governor Newsom says move targets minorities and harms families and businesses. The United States Supreme Court has supported President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration stance by allowing federal agents to resume raids in Southern … Read more
U.S. military legal officers to help reduce over 3.6 million pending immigration cases. Up to 600 military lawyers may be assigned as temporary immigration judges. Volunteers must have strong legal backgrounds and active bar membership. The United States government is turning to its military legal experts in a bid to reduce the growing number of … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has called on Panama to lower fees for use of the Panama Canal or return control of the waterway to the United States, accusing the Central American nation of imposing “exorbitant prices” on American shipping and naval vessels. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair,” Trump told supporters at … Read more
Kemi Badenoch has defended her previous remarks about Nigeria after the country’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, accused her of denigrating the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Conservative Party leader, born in the UK but largely raised in Nigeria, has consistently spoken about growing up in a country plagued by corruption, insecurity, and fear. She … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially inaugurated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) at its headquarters in Abuja, naming the state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare … Read more
United States President-elect Donald Trump has outlined plans to deport all undocumented immigrants living in the country over the course of his upcoming four-year term. In a Sunday interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump revealed his strategy for a broad crackdown on illegal immigration, which he intends to declare a national emergency upon his … Read more
Russia is grappling with a severe demographic decline that threatens its economic and developmental ambitions. To counter the shrinking workforce, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized the need for migrants in a recent interview with state news agency RIA Novosti. “We have a tense demographic situation. We live in the largest country in the world, but … Read more
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 President-elect Donald Trump is unveiling key appointments for his incoming administration, offering a glimpse of his priorities as he prepares to assume office. Trump has named Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser and Pete Hegseth, a veteran and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, as secretary of defense. Former Arkansas Governor … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Tom Homan, former Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as his administration’s “Border Czar,” responsible for overseeing national border security and managing the deportation of undocumented immigrants. Trump expressed strong confidence in Homan’s abilities, saying, “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, … Read more
Canada has announced that it will no longer automatically issue 10-year multiple-entry visas for tourists, a shift aimed at managing immigration levels, housing shortages, and living costs more effectively. Under the new guidelines from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), immigration officers will assess each applicant individually and determine shorter visa durations as needed, instead … Read more
A federal judge on Thursday invalidated a policy designed to aid undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens in securing legal status, marking a setback for outgoing President Joe Biden and potentially impacting nearly half a million eligible individuals. This ruling follows Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, which was largely fueled by promises to tighten immigration controls … Read more
Trump is set to return to the White House after securing victory in the recent U.S. presidential election. With the Republican Party regaining control of the Senate, Trump’s proposed agenda—focused on immigration reform, economic changes, and ending the Ukraine war—could see swift action. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution … Read more
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declared victory in the ongoing US election, addressing his supporters in Florida despite key state votes still being counted. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd in West Palm Beach, Trump proclaimed, “Look what happened – is this crazy?” He continued, expressing gratitude to the American people: “I want to thank … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was recently seen traveling with Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Isaac, who had previously criticized Bobrisky’s detention by the police, shared photos of their encounter on his Instagram page on Thursday evening. He revealed … Read more
Notorious crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, spent the night in custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. A source confirmed to Punch that further directives regarding Bobrisky’s case are pending. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for … Read more
Nigerians in the United Kingdom are mourning the tragic death of Mrs. Olubunmi Okeniyi, just weeks after she relocated to the UK with her two children to join her husband, Jacob Okeniyi. The 49-year-old woman, who had been battling breast cancer, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Sunderland. A statement from the Nigerians … Read more
I’m no Catholic but I wish to make a confession. The headline of this article should have been one of these two: “Bobrisky: The Beauty and the Beast” or “Bobrisky: The Lion and the Jewel.” I prefer the first headline to the second for the simple reason that nothing is jewelling about the ongoing Bobrisky … Read more
In what is anticipated to be a significant event in the 2024 election cycle, Democratic nominee Tim Walz and Republican contender JD Vance are poised to engage in a consequential vice-presidential debate. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more