NIS Responds to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Passport Drama at Abuja Airport
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has responded to claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that her international passport was seized at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, describing the incident as part of a “routine clearance procedure.” Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio instructed immigration officers to confiscate her passport, preventing her from travelling […]
Interior Ministry Defends New Nigerian Passport Charges Amid Public Concerns
The Federal Government has moved to defend its recent decision to raise the cost of Nigerian passports, emphasizing that the increment will strengthen efficiency, protect national identity, and stamp out corruption in the system. In a statement released by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration […]