By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: US: 85 Nigerian Deportees Land in Lagos Today
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

US: 85 Nigerian Deportees Land in Lagos Today

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Published: February 17, 2025
Share
3 Min Read
Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos
SHARE

The United States has started deportation process for Nigerian nationals, including 85 individuals ready to arrive in Lagos, while 116 others remain in custody.

The Federal Government, via the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has relayed interests over the process, clamouring for a more humane procedure.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in a publication endorsed by her media aide, Magnus Eze, on Sunday, revealed that “with about 201 Nigerians currently detained in US immigration centres and about 85 cleared for deportation,” the government is advocating for adherence to internationally prescribed guidelines.

Similarly, she buttressed the government’s stance in a post on her official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, titled “US Deportations Begin.”

- Advertisement -

Lagos has been earmarked as Sole Deportation Destination
The United States also affirmed that deported Nigerians will be moved directly to Lagos.

Mills stated that persons observing prison sentences in the US would be among the first set of deportees.

“Those to be repatriated would be dropped in Lagos. There would not be room for whether it should be in Port Harcourt or Abuja.

“The first group will be convicted prisoners—those who committed crimes and are in US prisons. Some of them are those who have clearly violated US immigration laws.

- Advertisement -

“They appealed but were denied yet they are still in the US. They have committed immigration crimes, people who have been ordered to leave,” Mills said.

Bianca revealed contentions over the emotional and financial impact of deportations on Nigerians in the US and their relatives, highlighting the need for humane and adherence processes.

“With the new administration in the US, we want a situation where there will be commitments. If there will be repatriation, we want a dignified return.

“At the moment, we’re told that about 201 Nigerian nationals are in US immigration camps, and about 85 have been cleared for deportation.

“Will there be any way of ameliorating their pains? This has been of great interest to not just Nigerian nationals in the US but relatives in Nigeria who are depending on them for daily living.

“We are asking as a country whether they will be given ample time to handle their assets or will they just be bundled into planes and repatriated? It will really be traumatic, especially for those who had not committed any violent crime,” she asked.

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The deportation procedure follows a wide immigration crackdown by the Donald Trump Government. On his assumption of office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed several executive orders aimed at putting measures on immigration policies.

These involves negating birthright citizenship for children of immigrants without documents and declaration of national emergency at the US-Mexico border.

Trump’s immigration policies has sparked reactions among international communities.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Bianca Odumegwu-OjukwuDonald TrumpForeign AffairsImmigrationLagosMurtala Muhammad International AirportNigerianUnited States
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Osun: Chaos Erupts as APC Members Moves to Occupy LG Secretariat
Next Article DSS Storms Lagos Assembly, Seals Speaker, Deputy’s Offices Amid Political Tension

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Okay.ng Logo

Parallel Market Rates

USD
Buy₦1,540.00
Sell₦1,560.00
GBP
Buy₦2,148.00
Sell₦2,180.00
EUR
Buy₦1,740.00
Sell₦1,800.00

Updated: 11 hours ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

0.00
ShareShareShare

Rates are for informational purposes only.

Okay.ng Logo Parallel Market Rates
USD
Buy
Sell
GBP
Buy
Sell
EUR
Buy
Sell
| okay.ng
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Nigeria Union of Teachers
FCT Teachers to Resume as NUT Suspends Over Three-Month Strike
Education
Boladale Odunlami, Commercial Manager, Nestlé Nigeria; Olabisi Joseph, President, Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF); and Ifeanyichukwu Orabuche, Category Manager, Beverages, Nestlé Nigeria, pose with the triumphant Father O’Connell Science College team after they clinched the male championship title at the 25th MILO Basketball Championship held at the Indoor Sports Hall, National Stadium, Lagos.
25 Years of Impact as Nestlé’s MILO Basketball Championship Shapes Nigeria’s Future Champions
Sport
New Admission Benchmarks Set to Standardise Tertiary Entry Across Nigeria
Education
Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price Again to ₦820 Per Litre, Expands Distribution Network
Energy & Oil
David Mark
2027: ADC Has No Preferred Presidential Aspirant – David Mark
Politics
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede
Education

JAMB Suspects Foul Play in 2025 UTME Top Scorer’s Result

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
July 8, 2025
Bukky Wright
Celebrities

I Wish to Remarry – Bukky Wright

Damilola A.
Damilola A.
July 8, 2025
Ireti Kingibe
Politics

I’ll Win Again in 2027 Despite Wike’s Opposition – Ireti Kingibe

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
July 8, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?