Sunday, July 16, 2017

U.S to crackdown on Nigerians with overstayed visas


United States will begin crackdown on visitors with visa overstays is imminent in the United States of America with Nigeria, Brazil, Venezuela, China and Colombia listed as countries with the most total overstays that do not participate in the visa waiver programme.

The Trump Administration says it has a problem with visa overstays in the country and is now determined to step up enforcement to try to cut down on the violations.

Consequently, the government is introducing a face scan for all US citizens travelling abroad.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said this is aimed mainly at better tracking visa overstays and also at tightening security.

The agency said it’s the only way to successfully expand a programme that tracks non immigrant foreigners.

A report in May showed that more than 54 million visitors checked in last year – and nearly 630,000 of them didn’t go back home.

John Wagner, the Customs deputy executive assistant commissioner in charge of the programme, confirmed in an interview that U.S. citizens departing on international flights will submit to face scans.

The number of visa overstays was about 200,000 higher than the previous 12-month period.

Libya, a country of special interest because of terrorism concerns, saw 43 percent of its students refuse to leave on time, while a staggering 75 percent of students from Eritrea broke the terms of their deal, the report said.

Jessica Vaughan, policy studies director at the Centre for Immigration Studies, said those kinds of rates should force a rethink at the State Department, which issues visas, and should spur immigration officials to put more effort into deterring and deporting overstays in the U.S.

“The fact that more than 700,000 visits were overstayed last year shows just how much we need to step up interior enforcement to create more of a deterrent, not only by identifying and deporting overstays, but by weakening the job magnet by cracking down on employers who hire illegal workers,” she said.

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Saturday, April 01, 2017

Nigerian Woman, Deronke Okunnubi, dies In London after celebrating husband’s 40th Birthday, Mothers’ Day


Deonke, Her kids and husband Adewale Known as Deronke Okunnubi, you would fall in love with her merely by following her on Instagram.
Deronke, who was the CEO of Dorofabrics would not only post pictures of her ware but celebrate her husband, her three sons and she was a devout Muslim.

Deronke and husbandThe last time she posted on IG was on Tuesday March 28.
still the birthday photo shootAs if she knew she was going to die(cause of death not disclosed) she wrote that her husband didn’t want any party for his 40th birthday but she planned a surprise photo shoot.

The beautiful cake she made for husband that got people talking on IG
 According to Deronke in one of the videos posted, she said she started planning for the March 21 birthday since last year October.

 Deronke in a post on her husband’s birthday wrote:
“Four Decades isn’t just a Big deal – it’s a HUGE Deal . My King stated he was not interested in any Party for his 40th Birthday but guess what there was no way I was letting him off like that so instead I started on this Surprise Photoshoot for him cos I wanted a Lifetime Memories of how we celebrated his 40th & this milestone was my magical moment to dazzle him from supper Simple to simply Sensational all he had to do was Look the Part cos I had played the Role.”

Eulogising her husband as usual in one of her latest posts on his birthday, she wrote:
“A King name Adewale was born 40 years ago on this day of the 21st of March 1977 and it’s was ordained for him that he will be Great in Wisdom & Knowledge , Rich with Wealth & Health, Humble to his Creator ,
Loyal to those who have earned his Loyalty and Blessed with a Queen & 3 Prince and all that he desires to have in life .
King Adewale has lived for 4 decades & he has truly accomplished most of what he desires and will continue to work hard to achieve other things on his list to be a fulfilled man .
Long Live My King, My Crown I say to you HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY .
Wishing you more greatness inshaAllah #KingAdewalehits40# (sic)
Of course, the lady who lived in London before her death had her timelines filled with messages from friends, business partners, colleagues and followers who never met her.
One wrote: “I had cried all day and night hoping you will wake up and the person who broke the news will apologise for spreading rumour. Ahh Deronke u did not wake up again. So it’s true she has actually gone forever. This was the last I saw of you on Sunday, as usual the smiles, warmest hugs, encouragements, support and love was all I can remember of you. So humble, down to earth, God fearing well wisher I can go on and on. She is always happy when you share a good news with her. Mum Awwal I have only known u for about six years but your way of life is a lesson i learnt so much and emulate good stuff from you without u knowing. I can only pray that you rest in perfect peace.may Allah grant you Al Jannah firdaus. May Allah console and uphold your wonderful family. Death is cruel. Sleep on my sister Aderonke Teluwo Okunnubi.” (sic)
Another, who could be a business partner exclusivelyowambefabrics, wrote:
“Deronke oooooo send a message oooo tell all this people you are alive oooooo pls Deronke. Pls. I beg u. All our business transactions, our Dubai connection. Deronke ooooooo! Shibam has new lace ooooooo. Deronke, dirham has dropped, let’s buy now!!!!! Pls ooooooo. Answer me to ri olorun. Pls I beg u. I will come to Manchester! Pls I beg u! Who will do PayPal for me for huge sum now? Deronke?” (sic)
Deronke , husband and kids
An irreplaceable loss. Rest In Peace Deronke.

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

Two Nigerians among the 25 suspected child predators arrested in undercover sting.


25 suspected child predators were busted during a three-day sting in Harris County, Texas. Investigators say they used the Internet and social media to solicit minors. They were communicating with officers who posed as underage kids between 11 and 15 years old. .

They were arrested last week after traveling to meet-up locations where they expected sex with a child. One of the suspects showed up with his 2-year-old son. Another was a security guard who had 25 condoms and alcohol. .

7 of them were armed. Nigerians, Ahmed Balogun A.k.a Jimoh Balo and Olanrewaju Olufemi A.k.a Bobbman77, are in now Harris county jail in Houston facing several child sex charges.

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