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UK Plans Visa Crackdown on “High-Risk” Countries Amid Fears of Asylum Abuse

  By Chico Mies The UK government is preparing to restrict visa access for nationals from countries like Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, as part of a wider crackdown aimed at curbing visa overstaying and asylum abuse. According to reports, individuals from these countries may soon find it harder to obtain work or study visas. The Home Office claims the move targets those who legally enter the UK but later switch to claiming asylum, potentially staying permanently if granted. The department’s forthcoming Immigration White Paper will outline sweeping reforms to address what officials call a “broken immigration system.” Although the Home Office hasn’t published exit data since 2020, ministers argue that undocumented overstayers pose a challenge to the system’s integrity. Critics, however, including Professor Jonathan Portes, suggest that the actual impact on asylum figures could be minimal, saying the effort appears more about optics than meaningful change. Prime Minister Keir Starm...
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House of Reps to Ibas: Your Role is Temporary, Focused on Restoring Order in Rivers

 

By Chico Mies

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has made it clear that Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.), head of the caretaker administration in Rivers State, is serving a temporary role aimed solely at restoring law and order.

This came as the House inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee to oversee governance in Rivers State during the current State of Emergency. The committee, led by Rep. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere and Deputy Chairman Rep. Ali Isa J.C., includes several key lawmakers and was established following President Tinubu’s six-month emergency declaration on March 18.

Speaker Abbas, addressing the House, stressed the importance of this move in preserving constitutional governance and ensuring stability in the face of the crisis in Rivers. He invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, emphasizing that the emergency declaration demanded oversight from the National Assembly.

He reaffirmed that Ibas’ administration is not permanent and should strictly work to restore peace until democratic processes are back in place. The committee has been charged with maintaining oversight, ensuring federal policies are implemented, and supporting efforts to rebuild trust and order in the state.

Chairman Ihonvbere assured the public that the committee would carry out its mandate with fairness, integrity, and dedication, submitting regular updates and ensuring constitutional boundaries are respected.


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