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South African immigration officials have denied entry and deported three Nigerian citizens, citing previous "insulting" social media posts targeting the country's government. The incident occurred at O. R. Tambo International Airport, leading to the individuals' return to Lagos.
Nigerian authorities have repatriated 800 citizens from Niger at the Jibia-Magama border, sparking concerns given the recent diplomatic thaw between the two nations. This incident, which included a significant number of women, raises questions about Nigeria's regional influence.
Femi Falana, a prominent human rights lawyer, has stated that the recent migration agreement between Nigeria and the UK cannot be enforced under Nigerian law. He raised concerns regarding the implications on constitutional rights and international obligations.
The Nigerian government has finalized an agreement with the UK to accept individuals without legal status in the UK. This initiative, established during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent state visit to the UK, is aimed at expediting the return of offenders and failed asylum seekers.
On March 18, Britain and Rwanda clashed at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, where Rwanda seeks over £100 million in unpaid funds following the collapse of a controversial migrant deportation deal initiated by the UK.
A Ghanaian citizen convicted of robbery and awaiting deportation has reportedly gone missing for the second time within a week after escaping from a London hospital. Daniel Boakye, 21, first disappeared from HMP Feltham but was later apprehended, only to escape again from Lewisham Hospital on Sunday.
Over 300 demonstrators gathered outside the Department of Justice in Dublin to oppose the deportation of a Nigerian family back to South Africa, following a rejected asylum request.
The US Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to deport 79 Nigerians identified on its list of serious offenders. These individuals have been convicted of various crimes including fraud and drug trafficking.
Authorities in India have deported a Nigerian citizen, Obasi James Victor, aged 38, due to overstaying his visa and suspected involvement in drug-related activities.
