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...
In line with the resolve to make the country safe and secure for the citizens of Nigeria,the Nigeria Police Force has smashed a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in Kaduna State by the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team.Currently,six {6} members off the syndicate have been arrested namely:{1} Kashimu Shehu 'm' aka Baliago }the gang Leader}; {2} Aliyu Mato 'm' aka yellow; {3} Muhammedu Mamman 'm'; {4} Hassan Bello 'm'; {5} Bala Mohammed 'm' and {6} Ishiaku Kabiru.The arrested kidnappers,who have been terrorizing Kaduna and Zaria area of Kaduna State will soon be arraigned in court.The gang was responsible for the abduction of Rev Yakubu Dzarma,Rev Emmanuel Dziggan and Rev Illiya Anthony on 21/3/2016,at Dutse village in Kaduna State while Dan'Azumi Mohammed was kidnapped alongside her sister,Hajara Mohammed on 14/4/2016 at Andun Jangwan village in the state,by the same gang.Though they were All were later freed,Rev Illiya Anthony died in the custody of his abductors.The arrest of these kidnappers is indicative of the Force commitment to the fight against all forms of crimes and criminality in the country.The IGP while commending the Force Intelligence Response Team {IRT} and other Police operatives involved in the arrest of the suspects for their dedication and professionalism,said that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.The Inspector-General of Police also apeal to the citizens to support the Nigeria Police Force by Providing useful information that could help in unmasking the criminal elements in the country.-ACP Olabisi Kolawole,Force Public Relations Officer,Force Headquaters,Abuja.
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