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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: FG, US Plan Strategies For Deportation Of 201 Nigerians

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The United States of America’s government and the Federal Government have started finetuning plans for the deportation of about 201 Nigerians already cleared for eviction from US in line with the ongoing mass deportation exercise by President Donald Trump’s administration .

The imminent deportation plans came to light today and formed part of the deliberation between the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, and US Regional Population/Refugees/Migration Coordinator, Melissa Sandoval, during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, at Abuja.

In a post on its verified X handle, the US Mission in Nigeria, said the meeting became important to finetune strategies for effective repatriations of the affected Nigerians, and to ensure that dignity of the returnees is upheld

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The US government also emphasised the importance of coordination with humanitarian partners and federal government’s oversight in the repatriation process.

Recall that the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, had hinted last month that no fewer than 201 Nigerians in different immigration camps in US were set to be deported.

She had explained that eight-five of them, among them convicted criminals, had been cleared and were awaiting eviction from US.

The disclosure by Odumegwu-Ojukwu followed earlier report by Vanguard that 5,144 Nigerians may be affected in the initial stage of the ongoing deportation exercises

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Vanguard analysis of data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and Enforcement and Removal Operations, ERO, had indicated that 3,690 of the 5,144 Nigerians were in ICE non-detained docket with final orders of removal from the US, while 1,454 were in ICE detention.

Vanguard also reported that 772 out of 1,454 Nigerians in ICE custody, were arrested and detained for criminal convictions or pending criminal charges and were awaiting order for their final removal.

The US Mission in the tweet, said: “Ambassador Richard Mills and Regional Population/Refugees/Migration Coordinator Melissa Sandoval met with Minister Nentawe Yilwatda to discuss strategies for effective repatriations, underscoring the importance of transparency, coordination with humanitarian partners, and federal government oversight.

The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the United States and Nigeria to work together in facilitating sustainable returns that uphold the dignity of returnees and contribute to a safer, stronger future for both nations.”

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Trump declares war in Ukraine could end after productive discussions with Putin

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US President Donald Trump has disclosed that the war between Russia and Ukraine could end soon.

According to Trump, this comes after productive discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump stated this in a post on his Truth Social, adding that he had requested that Putin spare the lives of completely surrounded Ukrainian troops.

“We had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end,” Trump said.

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The Truth Social post did not say whether Trump and Putin had spoken to each other.

However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin had used the meeting to convey to Trump through Witkoff.

Peskov added that Russia and the US would work out the timing of a phone call between their presidents once Witkoff had briefed Trump.

The US president has said he wants Moscow and Kyiv to agree to a swift ceasefire to pause fighting in a conflict which he has warned has the potential to spiral into World War Three and has already cost many lives on both sides.

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MEET Nigerian born Joshua Beckford, youngest person to attend Oxford University

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Joshua Beckford gained worldwide recognition as the youngest person ever to study at Oxford University.

The youngster was admitted at age six (taking part in courses which were part of an online learning platform for gifted children) and gained distinctions in both Philosophy and History.

When Beckford’s father, Knox Daniel, wrote to Oxford University advocating for his son’s admission, it was a bold move to challenge the conventional age limits for a programme aimed at children aged eight to 13.

His record remains unmatched, with the next youngest Oxford student being at least two years older at the time of admission.

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By 10 months old, Beckford could already identify letters and numbers. At age two and a half, he could read fluently using phonics and had begun learning Japanese and some Mandarin.

Aspiring to become a neurosurgeon, Beckford has already demonstrated remarkable medical knowledge.

Using the Microsoft Surgery Simulator, he has mastered complex surgical procedures, including cataract removal, hernia repair and leg fracture correction. His proficiency with surgical instruments showcases his extraordinary abilities beyond his years.

Beyond medicine, Beckford is multi-talented, excelling in art, Information Technology (IT), sports and foreign languages.

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In 2017, Beckford was named Positive Role Model of the Year at the UK’s National Diversity Awards.

The Illumination Foundation of North Carolina also listed him among the Top 30 Most Extraordinary People worldwide who have made societal impact.

Beckford serves as an ambassador for the Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to mentoring young boys and adolescents in Africa. Within BMAN, he holds the role of Low-Income Families Education (L.I.F.E) Support Ambassador across six countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and the United Kingdom where he was born.

Joshua Beckford also serves as the face of the National Autistic Society’s Black and Minority (BME) campaign. Diagnosed with high-functioning autism himself, he helps to spread the campaign’s mission.

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In 2019, Beckford and his father travelled to Nigeria to launch a live mentoring session, delivering a keynote speech at the University of Lagos before an audience of nearly 5,000 people. Their visit was to raise funds for building a secondary school in Kaduna State, providing education to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

According to a statement on UNILAG’s website, the proposed school was to include classrooms, an administrative block, a laboratory, an ICT Centre and an agriculture green garden and was to be named Joshua Beckford Community School.

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Dayo Amusa opens up on alleged affair with KWAM 1

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has opened up on alleged romance with Fuji music icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as K1 De Ultimate (KWAM 1).

Speaking on Oyinmomo TV, she dismissed the rumors, made it clear that what they share is far from romance.

She described their connection as one built on deep respect and unwavering support, a bond that has nothing to do with the assumptions people make when they see a man and a woman close.

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Amusa spoke of K1 not just as a friend, but as a father figure, a guiding force, and an unwavering pillar in her life..

The movie star revealed how he became her silent anchor in ways she never saw coming, wiped her tears, and pushed her forward when everything seemed to be working against her especially in her movie career, where his influence and support gave her the strength to rise beyond limitations.

For Amusa, a man like that is a presence to be cherished, no matter how many times the world tries to twist the narrative.

This follows her fiery social media outburst in November 2024, where she fiercely shut down relentless speculations and invasive questions about her newborn’s father.

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What began as a wave of congratulatory messages quickly spiraled into a frenzy of gossip, fueled by none other than the notorious blogger Auto Bola. The actress soon found herself at the center of a paternity storm, her joy overshadowed by whispers and relentless online probing.

Auto Bola, with her never-ending videos, refused to back down, hammering Dayo with demands to unveil her child’s father.

In her relentless pursuit of a scandal, she dragged King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, assumed he is Amusa’s baby daddy.

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