DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

INDIA DEPORTS 2,356 NIGERIANS IN FIVE YEARS — REPORT. (PHOTO).


 India deports 2,356 Nigerians in five years — report


India has deported over 2,356 Nigerians in the past five years, with a significant surge in deportations observed between 2023 and 2024. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nigerians accounted for 63% of all foreign nationals deported from India during this period. In the 2023-2024 fiscal year alone, 1470 Nigerians were deported, averaging four individuals per day. The majority of deportations were linked to expired visas and drug-related offenses. The trend highlights a growing concern, with Nigerians topping India's deportation list since 2017. 

Bangladesh and Uganda followed, with 411 and 78 deportations, respectively, in the same period. Most deported Nigerians initially entered India on student visas, which later expired. Despite improving diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and India, deportations may increase with the passage of the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aimed at modernizing immigration policies 12. India has seen significant foreign visitor numbers, with over 9.8 million visitors between April 2023 and March 2024.

 Meanwhile, an estimated 60,000 Nigerians reside and work in India, forming the largest West African community. 

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