Nigerians with expired passport can return home – NIS
By Philomina Attah The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday said that Nigerians in diaspora with expired passport would no longer require visas to visit […]
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NIS retrieves 513 voters card, national ID from foreigners
The Nigeria Immigration Service Special Border Command in Jibia, Katsina State, has retrieved 513 national identity cards and voter cards from some foreigners.
NIS rescues 716 survivors of human trafficking in Katsina borders
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Special Border Command in Jibia, Katsina State has rescued no fewer than 716 survivors of human trafficking.
Mr Kelechi Ekeoba-Jones, the Comptroller of the command said on Monday at Jibia border while handing over some of the survivors to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
Retirement: NIS boss tasks civil servants on strategic investment in retirement
Alhaji Idris Jere, the Acting Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has charged civil servants to engage in pre-retirement and post-retirement strategic investment to ensure better […]
Pilgrimage: NCPC boss inspects airport facilities, seeks NIS’ support
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, said he has held strategic meetings with stakeholders, ahead of the pilgrimage to Israel, […]
NIS condemns illegal activities of migrants at Falomo, Liverpool jetty areas
By Bukola Adetoye The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday condemned the illegal activities of some migrants at Falomo and Liverpool jetty areas of Lagos […]
281 of 2,560 abandoned Nigerian passports claimed – NIS
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says 281 out of 2,560 Nigerian International passports abandoned from 2018 in its Calabar, Cross River office had been claimed […]
Passport: NIS urges Nigerians to exercise patience
By George Odok The Cross River Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the service for sequential production […]
A’Ibom Govt, NIS partner to curb child trafficking, labour
By Sunday Bassey The Akwa Ibom Government has restated its readiness to partner with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to curb child trafficking and labour […]
Odili passport seizure: Court vacates orders against NIS lawyer
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, vacated the order made against the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) lawyer, Jimoh Adamu, over his […]
NIS rescues 20 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa
The Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it rescued 20 victims of human trafficking in its various operations in 2021. ASI Nura Usman, […]
NIS boss warns passport racketeers
The Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Imo Command, Mr Okey Ezugwu, on Thursday in Owerri warned passport racketeers to desist from the act or […]
NIS trains image makers on effective communication strategies
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the training of its image makers on effective communication strategies to prevent the smuggling of migrants. The two-day […]
Ogun govt warns miners, dredgers against environmental damage
Mr Ola Oresanya, Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on environment has warned miners and dredgers in the state to operate responsibly or face sanctions. […]
Yahoo Boy’ Bags Two-Year Jail Term in Benin
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today November 3, 2021 secured the conviction of one Balogun Mayowa (aka James) […]
Rep urges judicial officers to exercise caution in issuing ex-parte orders
Rep. Onofiok Luke, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, has urged judicial officers to exercise more caution in issuing ex-parte, conflicting and questionable […]
Masari’s Chief of staff disowns 2023 campaign posters, says it is blackmail
The Chief of Staff to Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina state, Alhaji Muntari Lawal, on Sunday, in Katsina, emphatically said he had no plans to […]
Court fixes Nov. 29 to hear suit filed by Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife
A Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Nov. 29 to hear a suit filed by Precious Chikwendu against her ex-husband, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode. The court […]
UNHCR recommends end of refugee status for Ivorians by June
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has recommended that countries hosting Ivorians end their refugee status, and help them to voluntarily repatriate, obtain […]
Bayelsa directs LGs to ban use of speed boats after 7 p.m.
Bayelsa government on Tuesday in Yenagoa directed local government councils to speedily evolve legislations prohibiting the movement of speed boats after 7 p.m. without permit. […]
Lawyer docked over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola’s firm, staff
The police on Tuesday arraigned a lawyer, Bridget Emengo in a Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly writing a defamatory statement on oath […]
Edo PDP chieftain vows to always deliver votes for APC House of Reps member
A chieftain of the PDP in Edo, Chief Etinosa Ighodaro, vowed on Thursday to always deliver votes in his Iyowa community to Rep. Dennis Idahosa […]
No age is too early to educate children about sex – Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s wife
Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Gov. Gov. Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, says no age is too early for parents and guardians to teach their children about […]
President Buhari welcomes Trudeau’s re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, on his re-emergence after a hard fought snap election. The President’s congratulatory message was […]
EFCC Docks Man in Maiduguri for Converting Land Document
The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 arraigned one David Osigbe Irumekhai before Justice Aisha […]