UPDATE: U.S FINALIZES $20,000 VISA BOND POLICY AFFECTING NIGERIA AND 49 OTHER NATIONS. (PHOTO).
U.S Finalizes $20,000 Visa Bond Policy Affecting Nigeria and 49 Other Nations The United States government has officially formalized its visa bond policy, making it a permanent measure that could require travelers from 50 designated countries, including Nigeria, to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 before receiving certain visas. First introduced as a pilot scheme in 2025, the policy targets applicants seeking B1 and B2 visas, which are designated for business and tourism. According to the U.S. Department of State, the initiative is designed to bolster compliance with local immigration laws and drastically reduce visa overstay rates. How the Visa Bond Policy Works Under the permanent guidelines, U.S. consular officers have the discretion to instruct eligible applicants to post a bond as a prerequisite for visa issuance. However, U.S. authorities have clarified that the financial requirement will not be applied automatically to every traveler from the listed nations. Data anal...
Yesterday wednesday in Akwa Ibom state,32 suspects were paraded over an allege involvement in different criminal activities including rape,defilement,child and human trafficking.First story was a four year old child was allegedly sold for N55,000,was recovered and reunited with his family.According to the Assitant Commissioner of Police Mike Okoro,who said that ''The child Bright Mbaka,was stolen on January 17 by one Grace Uwem,a cousin to the victim's mother.He said the child was passed through a chain of suspects in Port Harcourt,Rivers state,and finally to Mma Charity and Rehabilitation home in Isiala Ngwa south Local Government Area of Abia state.The child was allegedly hand over to the proprietor of the home,one Lilian Mma Achumbs who also doubles as the PDP women leader in the state,adding that seven suspects have all confessed to the crime.The police have also arrested one Sabbath Christian Ezekiel,who sold a baby for N90,000.Also in police custody is one Pastor Udo Obot Job,who defiled a 14 year old girl.It was gathered that the girls father,one Bassey Stephen,was receiving treatment in the pastor's house when the pastor lured the girl into a room and raped her.I warn all parents to always monitor the movement of their children and wards while calling on members of the public to volunteer.Information that could help the police to reduce crime in the state is also welcome''.
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