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US reveals identities of 124 Nigerians marked for deportation over criminal convictions(List)

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July 9, 2026

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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 124 Nigerian nationals identified for deportation as part of its intensified immigration enforcement campaign targeting non-citizens convicted of criminal offences.

The list, published under the DHS’ “Worst of the Worst” register, identifies Nigerians among hundreds of foreign nationals facing removal from the United States following convictions for various crimes. However, the agency did not specify the exact dates when the deportations would take place.

According to U.S. authorities, the affected individuals were convicted of offences including wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering, mail fraud, forgery, drug-related crimes, violent offences and other serious criminal violations. The publication forms part of the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on criminal non-citizens.
Among the identities published by DHS are:
Sunday Adediora
Sunday Kunkushi
Mkpouto Etukudoh
Marcus Unigwe
Olaniyi Ojikutu
Boluwaji Akingunsoye
Ejike Asiegbunam
Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola
Bamidele Bolatiwa
Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh
Aderemi Akefe
Solomon Wilfred
Chibundu Anuebunwa
Joshua Ineh
Usman Momoh
Oluwole Odunowo
Bolarinwa Salau
Oriyomi Aloba
Oludayo Adeagbo
Olaniyi Akintuyi
Talatu Dada
Olatunde Oladinni
Jelili Qudus
Abayomi Daramola
Toluwani Adebakin
Olamide Jolayemi
Isaiah Okere
Benji Macaulay
Joseph Ogbara
Olusegun Martins
Kingsley Ariegwe
Olugbenga Abass
Oyewole Balogun
Adeyinka Ademokunla
Christian Ogunghide
Christopher Ojuma
Olamide Adedipe
Patrick Onogwu
Olajide Olateru-Olagbegi
Omotayo Akinto
Kenneth Unanka
Jeremiah Ehis
Oluwafemi Orimolade
Ayibatonye Bienzigha
Uche Diuno
Akinwale Adaramaja
Boluwatife Afolabi
Chinonso Ochie
Olayinka A. Jones
Theophilus Anwana
Aishatu Umaru
Henry Idiagbonya
Okechukwu Okoronkwo
Daro Kosin
Sakiru Ambali
Kamaludeen Giwa
Cyril Odogwu
Ifeanyi Echigeme
Kingsley Ibhadore
Suraj Tairu
Peter Equere
Dasola Abdulraheem
Adewale Aladekoba
Akeem Adeleke
Bernard Ogie Oretekor
Abiemwense Obanor
Olufemi Olufisayo Olutiola
Chukwuemeka Okorie
Abimbola Esan
Elizabeth Miller
Chima Orji
Adetunji Olofinlade
Abdul Akinsanya
Elizabeth Adeshewo
Dennis Ofuoma
Quazeem Adeyinka
Ifeanyi Okoro
Oluwaseun Kassim
Olumide Bankole Morakinyo
Abraham Ola Osoko
Oluchi Jennifer (Oluchi Jennifer Chimdimma Chime)
Chibuzo Nwaonu.

The complete register contains 124 names and photographs, which have been published by the DHS. U.S. officials said the list is intended to identify foreign nationals considered priorities for deportation because of their criminal records.

The development makes Nigeria the West African country with the highest number of citizens currently listed for deportation under the latest DHS update. Liberia follows with 94 nationals, while Ghana has 32.

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Senator Wadada promises to deepen legislative ties, stop inactivity

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.

Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.

Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.

He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.

“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.

Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.

According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.

He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.

He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.

The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.

SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.

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Just in: FG jerks up salaries soldiers to N100k monthly

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.

Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.

He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.

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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.

He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.

Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.

The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.