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Nigeria Senate Moves To Ban Passports Of Convicted Abroad

Nigeria Senate Moves To Ban Passports Of Convicted Abroad

In a move aimed at protecting the nation’s global image, the Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill that would revoke the international passports of citizens convicted of crimes abroad for a minimum of 10 years.

The legislation, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello of Niger North, seeks to amend the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, introducing strict penalties designed to deter criminal conduct overseas and restore confidence in the Nigerian passport.

During the Senate debate, Senator Onawo Ogwoshi, speaking on behalf of the bill’s sponsor, emphasized the urgency of the measure. He described the proposed law as a powerful deterrent, warning that …

FG Bars Onnoghen From Traveling; Seizes Passport

The immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has been barred from travelling out of the country by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

Saturday PUNCH reports that the move may be part of a fresh probe into Onnoghen’s affairs. Onnoghen was convicted for not declaring his assets by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in April.

An internal report issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service, which was read out to our correspondent by a top officer, stated that Onnoghen, his wife and daughter were attempting to travel to Accra, Ghana when they were accosted by immigration officers.

The …

NIS begins issuance of 10-year e-passport at Ikoyi office

NIS begins issuance of 10-year e-passport at Ikoyi office

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), will start the issuance of 10-year validity e-passport at the Ikoyi passport office on June 25, 2019.

A statement in Abuja on Thursday by the NIS spokesman, Sunday James said: “The enhanced 10 year validity e-Passport will be rolled-out at the Ikoyi Passport office on Tuesday 25th June 2019.

“In view of the above, the Service plans to shut down the existing payment platform for Ikoyi Passport office to give way for the new one.

‘Hence, the Ikoyi Passport office will only attend to Passport applications for the enhanced e-Passport effective from the stated date.…