UPDATE: U.S FINALIZES $20,000 VISA BOND POLICY AFFECTING NIGERIA AND 49 OTHER NATIONS. (PHOTO).

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 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...

BENUE ASSEMBLY RESHUFFLES LEADERSHIP, APPOINTS NEW PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. (PHOTO).


  BENUE ASSEMBLY RESHUFFLES LEADERSHIP, APPOINTS NEW PRINCIPAL OFFICERS


11th September, 2025 


The Benue State House of Assembly has dissolved its former leadership structure and appointed new principal officers for both the majority and minority caucuses.


In a statement on Thursday, Press Secretary to the Speaker, Zape Michael Upaa, said the changes are designed to strengthen legislative business and enhance coordination within the House.


For the majority, Thomas Dugeri is now Majority Leader, with Abraham Jabi as Deputy Majority Leader. Cyril Ikong becomes Majority Chief Whip, while Simon Gabo takes the post of Deputy Majority Whip.


On the minority side, Abu Umoro has been named Minority Leader, supported by Cephase Dyako as Deputy Minority Leader. Samuel Jiji is the new Minority Whip, while Moses Egbodo assumes the role of Deputy Minority Whip.


The Assembly assured that further details on the reorganisation will be communicated in due course.

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