Over 3,000 Nigerians Among Nearly 2 Million Facing Deportation in US

Recent data from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has revealed that 3,690 Nigerians in the United States have been issued final removal orders and are at risk of deportation. Additionally, 1,454 Nigerians are currently in ICE custody, bringing the total number of Nigerians set for deportation to 5,144. According to the ICE document dated 24 November 2024, there are 1,445,549 non-citizens on ICE’s non-detained docket with final orders of removal, Fox News reports....

JAMB to Enforce CLE’s Suspension of Law Admissions in Select Universities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not process admissions into the Law programme for the 2025/2026 academic session in certain universities following the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme by the Council of Legal Education (CLE). JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, listing the affected institutions as Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State; Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State; and Redeemer’s University,...

Over ₦142bn Recovered as Police Fight to Remove Nigeria from FATF Grey List

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has intensified its efforts to remove the country from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, which designates Nigeria as a high-risk jurisdiction for money laundering and terrorism financing. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the police have taken proactive steps by establishing specialised units such as the Special Anti-Fraud Unit (SFU), the National Cybercrime Centre, and the newly launched...

Ogun Government Rejects Sharia Court, Warns Against Illegal Establishment

The Ogun State Government has warned against any attempt to establish a Sharia Court in the state, stating that only courts recognised by the Nigerian Constitution and state laws are legally permitted to operate. Governor Dapo Abiodun, in a personally signed statement, made it clear that no individual or group has the authority to constitute a Sharia Court in Ogun State. The statement was in response to a digital notice announcing the launch of a...

NLC to Protest Nationwide Against Planned 50% Hike in Telecom Tariffs

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday, 4 February 2025, to resist the proposed 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariffs. In a communiqué issued at the end of its National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting held in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated that the mass rally would take place in all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory. “To express our collective opposition to this...

Trump Freezes Foreign Aid for HIV, Malaria Treatment to Nigeria, Other Countries

The Trump administration has moved to halt the supply of essential medications for HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis in countries supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a move that has sparked widespread concern over its impact on millions of vulnerable patients worldwide. Memos reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday revealed that USAID contractors and partners had been instructed to immediately cease operations related to the supply of these medicines and other critical medical...

Kano State Government Drops Charges Against #EndSARS Protesters

The Kano State Government has officially withdrawn all criminal charges against individuals arrested during the #EndSARS protests in the state. This decision follows a petition submitted by the civil society organisation, Citizens’ Gavel, to the Attorney-General of the State, urging him to exercise his constitutional powers under Section 211(1)(c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The petition, submitted on 5th November 2024, called for the immediate dismissal of all charges levelled against peaceful protesters who...

Katsina Nurses Threaten Strike Over Insecurity

Nurses and midwives in Katsina State have threatened to withdraw their services from hospitals in security-prone areas following the continuous killings and abductions of their members. The health workers, under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), issued the warning during a press conference on Tuesday. They gave the state government until midnight on Thursday, 30th January, to meet their demands or risk the withdrawal of services in affected areas. The Katsina State...

Buhari Opens Up on Life After Presidency, Says “I Live on Rental Income”

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he relies on the rental income from one of his houses in Kaduna State to cater for his needs. According to Buhari, Nigeria’s complexities make it a challenging country to govern, and many citizens are not aware of the administrative hurdles leaders face. “Nigeria is a difficult country to govern, but most Nigerians are unaware. You will not understand the complexities of leadership and the country itself until...

Shettima Re-affirms Commitment to Fighting Corruption, Strengthening Democracy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the All Progressives Congress administration’s commitment to combating corruption, revitalising the economy, fostering national unity, and upholding the independence of the judiciary. Shettima disclosed this on Monday at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, held in Abuja. The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development convened the conference, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathways to Good Governance and Political Integrity. ” Represented by his Special Adviser on Political...

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