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...

CHRISTMAS: GOVERNOR FUBARA SEEKS PEACE, TOLERANCE AND PROGRESS. (PHOTO).


 Christmas: Governor Fubara seeks Peace, Tolerance and Progress.


Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on residents of the state to exemplify the virtues of peace, tolerance and sacrifice which Christmas represents and be vigilant as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. 


On this sacred day, Governor Fubara enjoins residents to honour the Prince of Peace, whose life remains the eternal model of love, humility, sacrifice and compassion.


The governor in his Christmas message congratulates all residents in the state for witnessing what he called  the season of hope, renewal, and thanksgiving.


Christmas, he notes, stands as a profound expression of God’s boundless love and His gift of peace to humanity.


The governor urged everybody to reflect deeply on these enduring values and allow them to guide their conduct towards one another.


Governor Fubara also added that regardless of  individual faiths, let everyone uphold religious tolerance and recommit themselves to the noble responsibility of being one's  brother’s keeper amid the socio-economic challenges.


The governor further called on residents to replace discord with dialogue while  choosing understanding over division.


On security during the yuletide, Governor Fubara urged all residents to remain security-conscious, as safeguarding the state is a shared responsibility that begins with vigilance, cooperation, mutual respect and support.

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