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...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today wednesday said his government will spare no effort to ensure the safe release of the three female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu area of the state,who were kidnapped by a group of armed gang on monday evening.The Governor in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy,Mr Steve Ayorinde,condemned the unfortunate incident,just as he assured that the Police and other security operatives have swung into action,with useful leads and with an unwavering determination to track down the perpetrators of the act and ensure the safe return of the girls.''We have not been silent on this unfortunate development.In a delicate security matter of this nature,where young innocent people are involved and management of information demands utmost circumspect,we were convinced that swift and coordinated reaction,guided by intelligence reports on the par of the Police,was a better and more sensitive approach to take,rather than a sensational,panic stricken reaction.We believe in the capacity of the police to lead this rescue mission.I have had ceaseless briefing with them since the incident happened and God helping us,we shall spare no effort in securing the safe release of the girls and continue to secure the school and indeed every party of Lagos''.Governor Ambode said the incident may not be unconnected with his recent visit to some parts of Ikorodu where he read the riot act to vandals and criminal gangs on the resolve of the state government to take the battle to their hideouts in a spirited effort to secure the pipelines..More photos below. 
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