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

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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

‘Strong Women Don’t Play the Victim’ – Bobrisky Claims After Release From Detention

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Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, is a free man once again after a recent encounter with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) that resulted in his detention for several days. Bobrisky was apprehended while attempting to leave the country through the Seme Border. This incident occurred amid an ongoing investigation into allegations … Read more

Bobrisky Hospitalized After Complaining of ‘Breast’ Pain In Police Custody – Reports

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Bobrisky Hospitalized Breast Pain

Bobrisky Hospitalized After Complaining of ‘Breast’ Pain in Police Custod Controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, was reportedly rushed to Falomo Police Hospital after complaining of breast pain while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In … Read more

How Bobrisky Ended Up In FCID Female Cell After Arrest At Seme Border

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Arrested Bobrisky NIS

Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was detained in a female cell at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. A source from the facility, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that Bobrisky spent the night in the female section due to his high-profile lifestyle and the absence of other female … Read more

BREAKING: Why We Arrested Bobrisky – Nigerian Govt Speaks On Viral Report

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Arrested Bobrisky NIS

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border while attempting to leave Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI KT Udo, the NIS revealed that Bobrisky was intercepted during passport checks on October 21. … Read more

FG Elevates 20,867 Officers in Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

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In a major advancement for personnel within several key security and correctional agencies, the federal government has sanctioned the promotion of 20,867 senior officers across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, … Read more

Nigerians Frustrated As NIS Passport Payment Platform Faces Prolonged Glitches

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NIS Passport Payment

Nigerians attempting to pay for new passports through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) portal have faced significant challenges due to technical difficulties with the online payment platform. The NIS confirmed these issues, acknowledging the disruption on its online payment platform for passport applications. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria … Read more

Details Of High-Level Meeting Between Tinubu, Security Chiefs Emerge

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Tinubu Security Chiefs Emerge

President Bola Tinubu met with security chiefs, expressing satisfaction with their reports and urging greater collaboration to further reduce crime. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu held a high-level meeting with the nation’s security chiefs on Friday at the State House in Abuja. This online media platform reports that the meeting was attended by … Read more

N200 Bribe: Immigration Officer’s Bullet Sucks Life Out Of Man In Ogun

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Immigration Officer

EkoHotBlog reports that an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, identified simply as Lamba, has been accused of shooting a protester, Jacob Bamgbola, to death in the Idigbo community, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Bamgbola was conveying his sister’s daughter on a motorcyclist to a destination in the community when some immigration … Read more

Acting Comptroller General Declares State Of Emergency On Nigerian Passport Issues

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Acting Comptroller General

The acting Comptroller General of NIS, Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, has declared a state of emergency on passport issues in Nigeria. She emphasized the need to address challenges and announced a plan of action. Efforts are being made to enhance the process and Nigerians are urged to cooperate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that acting Comptroller General … Read more

NIS Chief Blames Currency Control Measures For Scarcity Of Passport Booklets

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Scarcity of Passport Booklets 

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has blamed the CBN for the shortage of passport booklets in the country. The delay in the issuance and renewal of passports prompted an investigation by the House of Representatives. It led to the appearance of NIS boss, Idris Jere, who revealed that major components for producing booklets are sourced … Read more

Uncertainty Over as President Buhari Extends Tenure of NIS’s Acting Comptroller General

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NIS

President Buhari has extended the tenure of the acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Isah Idris Jere, till May 29, 2023. This brings respite to the service amidst uncertainty and retirement directive. The extension was contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Nigeria Immigration Service Comptroller General Forced into Retirement: What’s Next?

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Idris Isah

The Nigerian Immigration Service Comptroller General, Isah Jere, has been directed to proceed on retirement by the federal government through the governing board of the NIS. The directive was contained in a letter dated April 17, 2023, with code number CDCFIB/APPT.CG&DCG/61/VOL.IV/74. Prior to the government directive, the outgoing NIS boss had been accused of making … Read more

Former Nigeria Head Coach Is Dead [PHOTOS]

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Former Nigeria head coach, Daniel Evumena, has died. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy has hit Nigeria football again as former Falconets head coach Daniel Evumena has been confirmed dead. It was gathered that Evumena passed on in the early hours of Wednesday after battling with an undisclosed illness. EDITOR’S PICKS  Panic As Gunmen Attack … Read more

How Lagos, Abuja Topped List Of 138,309 Statutory Marriages In 8 Years

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About 138,309 statutory marriages have been conducted in Nigeria within the period of 8 years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 138,309 statutory marriages were conducted in Nigeria from 2015 till date, as revealed by the Federal Government. EDITOR’S PICKS What Lagos Govt Told Hotel Owners, Event Managers Ahead Of Yuletide REVEALED! Why Only Tinubu Can … Read more

FG Reveals Number Of Inmates In Nigerian Prisons

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Numbers of inmates in different correctional centres across Nigeria have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria revealed that there are 75,509 inmates in correctional centres across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Tragedy As Police Allegedly Shoot Prince To Death In Osun, Four Injured PHOTOS: Police Arrest Fake EFCC Officials In Delta … Read more

Immigration CG Disguises As Passport Applicant, Arrests Corrupt Officers In Lagos

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Immigration CG

Immigration CG disguised as passport applicant and apprehended corrupt Officers in Lagos.     EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Acting Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Isa Jere Idris, on Monday, disguised as an applicant for an international passport at the Lagos State Command, Ikoyi, where he alleged that some officers of the service offered to engage … Read more

Senate Tasks Ministry, NIS, Contec On Synergy To Triple Revenue

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Senate Tasks Ministry, NIS, Contec On Synergy To Triple Revenue

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition who also doubles as member of the Finance Committee, Senator Ayo Akinyelure, has called on the Ministry of Interior, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and Contec Limited, to redouble their PPP synergy at tripling the internally generated revenue base revenue government. The Committee Chairman who represents … Read more

See Why NIS Mandated All Officers To Undergo Drug Tests

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Nigeria Immigration Service

….Graduates 509 Officers The Nigeria Immigration Service has mandated all its officers to undergo drug tests to ensure proper handling of weapons. The Comptroller General of the NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James, on Saturday in Abuja. He warned officers and men to … Read more

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