19 h. ago U.S. travel curbs on Nigeria political, not security verdict – Analysts

The travel restrictions imposed by the United States on Nigeria on Tuesday have stirred concerns about security and diplomacy, but read more U.S. travel curbs on Nigeria political, not security verdict – Analysts

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31 h. ago U.S halts entry of Nigerian immigrants due to high visa overstays, security concerns from Jan 1

The United States (US) has confirmed that Nigeria has a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 5.56 percent, while the overstay read more U.S halts entry of Nigerian immigrants due to high visa overstays, security concerns from Jan 1

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39 h. ago (ICYMI) FULL LIST: Trump restricts US entry for Nigeria, 23 other countries

The Trump administration announces new US entry restrictions for nationals from 24 countries, including Nigeria, citing national security concerns. See the Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-trump-restricts-us-entry-for-nigeria-23-other-countries/

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40 h. ago US adds Nigeria to to list of countries facing partial travel restrictions

The United States has placed Nigeria on a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing security concerns and high read more US adds Nigeria to to list of countries facing partial travel restrictions

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44 h. ago Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu

The Kwara State Government has clarified that the armed men recently apprehended by soldiers in the state, initially believed to be bandits, are members of Miyetti Allah participating in a federal security operation coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser. The clarification comes in the wake of public concern following reports by SaharaReporters […] The post Kwara Govt Confirms Nabbed Armed Men Are Miyetti Allah Members From NSA Ribadu-Led Security Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions

The United States has added Nigeria to a list of countries facing partial travel restrictions, citing “security and documentation” concerns. The White House announced the presidential proclamation on Tuesday, updating its list of countries facing full and partial travel restrictions. Nigeria was among 15 mostly African countries, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, […] The post US Includes Nigeria To List Of Countries Facing Partial Travel Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago FULL LIST: Trump restricts US entry for Nigeria, 23 other countries

The Trump administration has imposed new US entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Nigeria, due to security concerns. See the full list of countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-trump-restricts-us-entry-for-nigeria-23-other-countries/

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47 h. ago BREAKING: US expands travel restrictions, adds Nigeria to list of countries

The US has expanded its travel restrictions, adding Nigeria and 14 other countries to its list due to national security and public safety concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-us-expands-travel-restrictions-adds-nigeria-to-list-of-countries/

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54 h. ago UPDATED: Senate orders probe into rumours of Akpabio’s ill health

The Nigerian Senate has ordered the National Security Adviser to investigate viral social media rumors concerning Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s ill h Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-orders-probe-into-rumours-of-akpabios-ill-health/

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3 d. ago Police to resume nationwide tinted glass permit enforcement January 2

The Nigeria Police Force will resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit on January 2, 2026, citing rising security concerns and criminal activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-to-resume-nationwide-tinted-glass-permit-enforcement-january-2/

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3 d. ago Nigerian Couple Nabbed In Minnesota For Kidnapping Federal Agent During Visa Overstay Arrest

A United States–based Nigerian couple has been arrested in Minnesota following an incident involving federal immigration officers during an attempted arrest over an alleged visa overstay. According to reports, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents had moved to arrest a Nigerian national, Oluwadamilola Bamigboye, over claims that he overstayed his student visa. The operation reportedly […] The post Nigerian Couple Nabbed In Minnesota For Kidnapping Federal Agent During Visa Overstay Arrest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns

The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, said the events in Benin a few days ago proved that democracy still holds firm in Africa. The post Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Senate queries why Police escorts remain with VIPs despite Tinubu’s order

“I saw two convoys of ministers and they were carrying lots of security personnel. Mr President, I have also seen business concerns, Chinese and other business concerns, yesterday

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8 d. ago CJ Laments Withdrawal Of Police Orderlies From Judges In Taraba

The Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya, has lamented that the withdrawal of police orderlies attached to judges in the state exposed them to security risks. Justice Agya, who raised the concern when the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, paid him a courtesy visit in Jalingo, appealed […]

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9 d. ago 2027: No deal with APC, Tinubu —Ahmed, NNPP national chairman

The national chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Ajuji Ahmed, in this interview by TAOFEEK LAWAL spoke about the preparations of his party going into the 2027 elections. He also expressed concern on the security challenges confronting the country, offering panacea to mitigate the menace. Excerpts: Much has not been heard about […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s security situation requires more effort — US congressman

A US congressman discusses the Nigeria security situation with NSA Nuhu Ribadu, highlighting terrorism concerns and the need for concrete action to improve Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-security-situation-requires-more-effort-us-congressman/

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1 week ago Insecurity: ‘No one can remain a spectator,’ Macron vows to support Tinubu

His remarks come at a time when Nigeria is grappling with heightened security concerns and repeated claims by United States President Donald Trump that there is Christian persecution in Nigeria.

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1 week ago Olubadan urges Yoruba people to stay vigilant amid rising security concerns

According to him, "The issue of security should be seeing as the responsibility of all the stakeholders nationwide.

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1 week ago Attacks: Be Proactive, Immigration Urges Officers At Border Areas

The comptroller-general of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has urged officers in border areas to be more proactive in discharging their duties. She made the appeal yesterday when she addressed both senior and junior officers of the NIS in Bakin Ruwa border checkpoint, during a visit to ascertain the level of destruction […]

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2 w. ago Security concerns: I feel perfectly safe in Nigeria — UK’s Boris Johnson

“I want you to know that when I decided to come to Owerri, I read some things, and there were people saying, ‘There may be some security problems in Nigeria.’ Have you heard that? And I said, ‘Well, I am going to go anyway.’

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