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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu warns South Africa on violence against Nigerians
As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue (into the first week May 2026), Nigeria said it would repatriate its citizens who want to leave. Nigeria has announced a…
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Boko Haram threatens to kill 400 women and children if Nigeria refuses $3.5 million ransom
Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute more than 400 women and children they are…
The Renewed Dystopia of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (1). By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica…
Peter Obi, Eneke the Bird and the Politics of Flight. By Chris Agbedo
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, USA-based newspaper published on the…
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U.S. warns of lifetime visa bans as Nigeria tightens immigration penalties
The United States has issued a stern warning against visa fraud and illegal immigration, emphasizing lifetime bans and possible criminal…
U.S. officials barred from leaving China
A U.S. government employee from the Department of Commerce has been barred from leaving China, the State Department confirmed Monday,…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency expands arrests of undocumented immigrants
In a revealing interview with CBS News, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, emphasized…
New U.S. visa and asylum fees spark concerns
Travelers seeking entry into the United States on nonimmigrant visas are now facing a new financial requirement following recent legislative…
U.S. tightens visa rules
Foreign nationals living in or traveling to the United States on a visa are being urged to take note of…
Canada reopens parents and grandparents sponsorship program
In a renewed effort to support family reunification, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will relaunch…
UK transitions fully to digital immigration system
Starting July 15, 2025, the United Kingdom has officially completed its transition to a fully digital immigration system, replacing all…
Nigeria launches digital CERPAC portal
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a fully digital platform for processing the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens…