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New Immigration Policy Launched To Checkmate Terrorism
The Federal Government has introduced a new immigration policy known as “Immigration Regulations 2017,’’ to check terrorism and other trans-border crimes.
Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau unveiled the document in Abuja, yesterday.
Dambazau explained that the new immigration policy empowers the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to properly register all foreigners, protect Nigerian borders, enhance internal security and attract foreign investors using the latest technology.
The minister said with the new policy, the NIS would be empowered to register and monitor the entry and movement of foreign herdsmen who come into Nigeria and that will help curb herdsmen and farmers clashes.
He also explained that the “Immigration Regulations 2017’’ is a vital document that seeks to activate the Immigration Act, 2015 and provide the legal framework for the dynamic and unfolding migratory realities.
He also added that the new policy will replace the old and outdated Immigration Act of 1963, which, he said, “could not take care of modern realities such as terrorism, technology and new immigration challenges.
“The objective of this new policy is to provide the legal framework for the effective implementation of the Immigration Act, 2015 and consolidate existing immigration regulations.
“This new document, therefore, replaces the outdated Immigration Act of 1963,’’ he said.
Earlier, NIS Comptroller-General, Muhammad Babandede, said the “Immigration Regulations 2017 will positively change the operations of NIS in line with international best practices.
“The Immigration Act, 2015 made some profound provisions, such as the establishment of migration directorate, dealing with issues bordering on smuggling of migrants and so on.
“I can assure you that with the Immigration Regulation 2017, NIS has been strategically positioned to combat all cases relating to transnational organised crimes,’’ he said.
Babandede also said NIS will work with other security agencies like the Police, and INTERPOL, to check trans-border crimes, human trafficking and arms smuggling into Nigeria.
Diplomats, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NIS and the International organisation for Migration (IOM) were at the launch.
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Plantashun Boiz attempted reunions failed because I wasn’t invited, says Blackface
Blackface, the Nigerian dancehall singer, says Plantashun Boiz, a defunct music group, multiple attempts to reunite failed because he was not included.
Formed in 2000 with 2Baba and Faze, Plantashun Boiz disbanded in 2004 but briefly reunited in 2007 for an album.
In a recent episode of the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ podcast, the host asked Blackface if there was any chance that the group might come back together.
The singer disclosed that his colleagues had attempted to reunite without him but were unsuccessful.
“Without me, they have tried and they have failed. Many times. You saw them in all those shows that they were going,” he said.
“They tried but they failed. But what I must say is I’m the plantation. So let it be known. Forget the fake memo that they spread before.”
In September, Blackface called for the reunion of the defunct music group.
He urged fans to join the mission, emphasising that “unity is strength, not division”.
“My people oya make una talk put mouth for this matter! We are on a mission for world peace and it’s not a small-time thing,” he said in pidgin English.
Since 2015, Blackface constantly tackled 2Baba for recording 2004 hit ‘African Queen’ which he claimed he wrote.
In 2017, he argued that 2Baba “sabotaged” his career in the music industry.
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Despite feud, Peter Okoye celebrates Paul on 43rd birthday
Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, the Nigerian singer, has celebrated Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, his twin brother, on their 43rd birthday amid their ongoing feud.
The twin brothers have been in the public eyes since their second fallout in August.
They had their first rift in 2017 which led to the dissolution of Psquare, their music brand. Though they reunited in November 2021, their reconciliation was short-lived.
Paul recently revealed another fallout, accusing Peter of orchestrating his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Peter, however, denied the allegations and accused Jude Okoye, their older brother, of diverting millions of dollars from their joint account into a secret company.
Responding to the accusations, Jude said he had done everything possible, even “sacrificing himself,” to mend the rift between his brothers.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Peter shared several photos showcasing their growth over the years.
He also celebrated their birthday while wishing himself as well as his twin brother more wins.
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Tiwa Savage calls out Wizkid fan for bullying
Wizkid’s group of fans collectively known as “Wizkid FC” are popular for their vehement support for Wizkid and their antagonism toward those considered his rivals.
Tiwa Savage is the latest artist to call out Wizkid FC for harassment after some members of the fanbase mocked her for releasing a song on the same day as Wizkid.
On November 15, 2024, Ruger released his new song ‘Toma Toma’ featuring Tiwa Savage which she shared on her Instagram page with the caption “Told yall this one is special. The @rugerofficial called and I answered”.
In response, a Wizkid fan said “Dey play, nothing special pass Wizzy hits”.
The reply rubbed off wrongly on Tiwa Savage who said “Because I am promoting music? WTF…y’all are not fans anymore ooo you guys are actual bullies”.
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