No visa for corrupt Nigerian officials — US Mission
The United States Mission in Nigeria has vowed to clamp down on corruption by barring corrupt, high-profile Nigerian officials from entering the country. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, the Mission warned that its anti-corruption stance would not spare anyone, regardless of status or influence.“Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving U.S. visas,” the Mission stated. The move aligns with Washington’s long-standing policy of using visa restrictions as part of its broader anti-corruption and human rights enforcement tools, targeting individuals implicated in graft, election interference, or abuse of office. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, opposition party Reform UK unveiled a radical new immigration policy that would abolish the right of migrants to apply for permanent settlement — known as Indefinite Leave to Remain […]