63 h. ago Chinese Chamber denies involvement in immigration officer shooting in Minna

The China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has dismissed allegations linking a Chinese company to the shooting of an read more Chinese Chamber denies involvement in immigration officer shooting in Minna

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3 d. ago Niger: No Chinese involvement in shooting of immigration officer – CGCC

Says police bullet accidentally hit a passerby who was later identified as immigration officer By Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Nigeria has said that neither Chinese citizens nor Chinese companies were involved in the shooting of an immigration officer in Niger State. The China General Chamber of Commerce in […] The post Niger: No Chinese involvement in shooting of immigration officer – CGCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger

Tribune Online FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger The Federal government has condemned the shooting of an Immigration officer by a Chinese businessman in Minna, Niger state, warning that the incident might cause a major diplomatic row because no Nigerian should be ill-treated for doing legitimate duty in their land. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who was visibly angry over the incident, […] FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Minister condemns shooting of NIS officer, vows tough action against Chinese firm

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has condemned the recent shooting of an immigration officer allegedly on the orders of a Chinese company operating in Nigeria. Describing the incident, which occurred in Niger State, as an “attack on Nigeria,” the minister vowed to escalate the matter to the highest diplomatic level, particularly with the Chinese Read More

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6 d. ago Overstaying visas attracts permanent ban, US warns Nigerians

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travellers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities clarified that consular officers can access an individual’s Read More

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6 d. ago JUST IN: Overstaying visa could lead to permanent ban, US warns Nigerians

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities have clarified that consular officers can access an Read More

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1 week ago Immigration Declares Zero Tolerance For Inefficiency, Corruption

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned its officers and personnel that inefficiency and corruption will not be tolerated in executing their duties. The service’s Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap, made the remarks while declaring open the third nationwide sensitisation campaign on ensuring “Efficient Service Delivery Through Zero Tolerance for Corruption” held at the Service’s headquarters […]

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1 week ago Fleeing Chinese miners escape mob attack in Niger after knocking down 15

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have rescued three Chinese miners after an angry mob attempted to attack them. The incident happened in the Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State when the three Chinese miners Wang Sheng Guo, Zhou Oin Sheng, and Ding Xue Cai with their police escort, (name withheld), were travelling Read More

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1 week ago French Scientist denied US entry after border officials review anti

Tribune Online French Scientist denied US entry after border officials review anti-Trump messages A French scientist was denied entry to the United States after immigration officers searched his phone and found messages in which he criticized the Trump administration, France’s research minister, Philippe Baptiste, revealed on Monday. “I learned with concern that a French researcher” from the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) “who was traveling to […] French Scientist denied US entry after border officials review anti-Trump messages Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ICPC arraigns immigration officer for alleged N17.6 million salary fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Abubakar Mohammed Aseku, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration read more ICPC arraigns immigration officer for alleged N17.6 million salary fraud

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2 w. ago Sierra Leone fires immigration chief caught on tape taking drug lord’s gift

Sierra Leone’s chief immigration officer was fired hours after the emergence of a video of him accepting a gift from one of Europe’s most notorious drug barons, the government told AFP on Wednesday. In a video posted Friday by investigative website Follow the Money, Alusine Kanneh can be seen laughing at a party while taking Read More

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3 w. ago US: Afghanistan may be included in Trump travel ban — Official

Tribune Online US: Afghanistan may be included in Trump travel ban — Official Many of these individuals, particularly those holding Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), have already faced obstacles in relocating to the US due to prior executive orders that suspended refugee admissions and halted foreign aid funding for evacuation flights. US: Afghanistan may be included in Trump travel ban — Official Tribune Online

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