The administration of former United States (US) President Donald Trump invoked the Title 42 statute in March 2020. The statute allowed US authorities to swiftly remove migrants crossing the border from Mexico, including asylum seekers. The administration cited the need to stop the spread of Covid-19 across its borders. Eko Hot Blog reports that Title … Read more
Buhari extends tenure of NIS boss Idris Jere until May 29. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Isah Idris Jere, till May 29, 2023. Comptroller Tony Akuneme, Public Relations Officer of NIS, disclosed this to journalist on Friday. According … Read more
Peter Obi has been detained and interrogated by UK immigration officials at Heathrow Airport in London on April 7, 2023. His media office says he was wrongly detained over alleged duplication offences by an impostor who is still at large. Bashir Ahmad, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant mocked the situation and called for the UK … Read more
Germany’s government has agreed to relax its immigration laws with the aim of attracting skilled workers to its jobs market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the cabinet wants a Canadian-style points system to bring in workers who speak German or have relevant skills. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies At 64 World Cup … Read more
The NIS has directed passport offices to work on Saturdays. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has directed selected passport offices across the country to work on Saturdays. EDITOR’S PICKS Terrorists Kill 15 In Fresh Attacks On Kaduna Communities VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby In Bathroom I’ll … Read more
NIS has recovered over 500 national ID cards and PVCs from foreigners. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has retrieved 513 National Identity cards and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from foreigners in Katsina State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Places N5m Bounty On 19 Suspected Terrorists (FULL LIST) Fake Report: NBC Fines Arise … Read more
Nigeria Immigration has fired 8 personnel and removed 100 others from the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has punished 26 personnel for engaging in corrupt practices. EDITOR’S PICKS Half Salaries: UNIJOS ASUU Asks Members To Stay At Home Indefinitely Resist Unofficial Meetings With Politicians, INEC Warns New RECs … Read more
The Ekweremadus filed the suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo amid allegation of organ harvesting against them by the UK authorities They prayed the court for an order directing the NIMC to bring out the Certified True Copy of the biodata of David Ukpo Nwamini EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate … Read more
Following the allegations, the FAAN Aviation security officers were however commissioned to investigate the accusations Acting General Manager, Faithful Hope-Ivbaze, the accusations were true and officers involved were identified with the help of CCTV footage EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the reports that some immigration officers … Read more
A lady who claimed to be from Switzerland has criticised alleged corruption by personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). According to the purported foreigner, Immigration officers at a Nigerian airport accused her of overstaying in the West African nation, thus demanding a huge bribe. She also claimed she and her daughter nearly missed their … Read more
Court Orders Immediate Release Of Peter Odili’s Passport Seized By Immigration The former governor also demanded a written apology from the immigration. Ekohotblog reports that a federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately release the passport of Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers state. In a judgement issued … Read more
Ezugwu said the state command of the immigration will always welcome the traditional rulers and “assured them of service deserving of royalty whenever any of them applies for any of NIS services.” Traditional rulers in Imo state have been urged not to harbour but report unregistered and unknown migrants in their communities. The Comptroller of … Read more
However, the NIS spokesman, Amos Okpu, has said he was not aware of the purported letter. He added that he had no update on the manhunt for Igboho. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reacted to a media report claiming the FG said Sunday Igboho is trying to get a new passport and flee Nigeria … Read more
The Comptroller – General of the service, Mr Muhammad Babandede, said the portal became effective from 12 midnight on Tuesday, June 8. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the reopening of its passport application and payment portal. This is contained in a statement by NIS Spokesman, Mr Amos Okpu, in Abuja on Tuesday. The … Read more
“Officers have been directed to continue to send short message notifications for collection to all applicants” The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says 43,350 passport are ready for pick up at its 29 collection centres in the country. The services released a list of names of persons yet to claim their passports on Wednesday. The NIS … Read more
This is coming a few hours after the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Abia State Police command was razed by gunmen. The Nigeria Immigration Service head office located in the Ubakala axis of Enugu/Port Harcourt Expressway was reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen. This is coming a few hours after the State Criminal Investigation Department … Read more
By Simon Kolawole When the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it was suspending fresh passport applications in order to clear the backlog, the first question that jumped at me was: what is so difficult about this thing? Nigerians, home and abroad, have been going through hell to secure a document that should be steadily available. … Read more
The house also mandated its committees on interior and foreign affairs to ensure compliance The house of representatives has ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to clear its backlog of applications for passport booklets in 72 hours. At the plenary session on Thursday, the green chamber also asked the federal ministry of interior to review … Read more
1,884 inmates escaped from the Owerri Custodial Centre after an attack by gunmen on April 5 The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it has beefed up security at the nation’s borders in a bid to arrest the inmates and suspects who escaped from the Imo jailbreak as they may be planning to flee the country. … Read more
A Chinese and several Egyptians who used fake marriages to secure resident permits. Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede has disclosed that some Nigerian immigration officers are arranging phony marriages for Chinese and Egyptians to obtain resident permits in Nigeria to avoid paying taxes. Babandede made the disclosure on Thursday at a briefing … Read more