AGS NEWS – The Department of State Services (DSS) has released investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka, hours after his arrest at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained around 5 a.m. on … Continue reading DSS releases journalist Adejuwon Soyinka, seizes his passport
In the recent Henley Passport Index for Q2 2023, the Nigerian passport has made a significant jump, moving up from the 100th position to 91st among 199 countries and 227 travel destinations evaluated. The Henley Passport Index gauges the strength … Continue reading Nigerian passport rises nine places in global ranking
Caroline Adepoju, the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has announced a state of emergency regarding passport issues in the country. During her visit to Lagos, Adepoju highlighted the urgent need to address the challenges faced by … Continue reading NIS declares state of emergency on passport issuance
Davido has shared that his American passport has made international travel easier for him compared to some of his band members who face difficulties with visa approvals. In a recent interview with Omega, Davido expressed the value of his American … Continue reading Davido proudly values his American passport at over a million dollars
Suspended Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has had his passport confiscated by the Department of State Services (DSS). As part of their ongoing investigation into his office and the planned financial sector reforms, the DSS may also conduct searches of … Continue reading DSS confiscates Emefiele’s passport and prepares to search his home and office
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has accused corrupt officials within the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) of sabotaging efforts to improve the application and issuance of passports in the country. Speaking at the inauguration of the NIS Passport Front Office … Continue reading Corrupt officials are making passport processes difficult, there are enough booklets to serve everyone – Aregbesola
McDolly Ogundana, popularly known as 9jaboy, is a Nigerian tourist who has set an incredible record by travelling to over 100 countries and counting across the globe. Despite the widespread belief that Nigerian passport holders face several barriers when it … Continue reading Exclusive: Nigerian man defies all odds by traveling to over 100 countries with a Nigerian passport
The Senate has instructed its Committee on Interior to investigate the reasons behind the delays in the issuance and renewal of international passports by the Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS). The legislative chamber also directed the committee to investigate the award … Continue reading Senate probes NIS over delay in issuance and renewal of international passports
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