Govt warns against wrongful deportation of Nigerians

FOREIGN missions in Nigeria yesterday got a food for thought from their host – the Federal Government.
They were warned against the deportation of Nigerians without following the appropriate institutional and legal framework.

Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru conveyed the message at a parley with the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja.

According to him, the Federal Government has nothing against deportation provided it is done with dignity and decency.

He also told the Foreign Ambassadors and High Commissioners to urgently provide special reception halls for visa applicants, decrying the way Nigerians queue up in the rain and in the sun for visas.

His words: “Let me state here that the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is not opposed to the deportation of Nigerians who no longer have the rights to remain in the countries from where they are being deported, especially after they might have exhausted all local remedies.

“We, however, insist that this deportation should be done within the appropriate institutional and legal framework and with dignity and decency. We have indeed signed MOUs with some countries of the world and are ready to take similar actions with interested countries.”
While urging Nigerians all over the world to be law abiding and not abuse the hospitality of their hosts, he said: “It is a cardinal principle of Nigeria’s foreign policy to promote and protect the welfare of Nigerians. We will not abdicate this responsibility to our citizens all over and in all circumstances.”
On the need for conducive environment for visas applicants in the country, he said: “Missions that have not erected special reception halls for visa applicants should do so, in order that Nigerian visa applicants will not have to queue in the rain and hot sun when they apply for visas at embassies.”
He also accused some foreign missions in the country of breaching the proper channel of communication with the Federal Government.

Ashiru said: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains the official channel of communication between government and accredited missions. My ministry will ensure that requests for assistance are treated expeditiously. I shall therefore take a deem view of missions who flout this established channel of communication.”
The minister also disclosed the country has received trade and economic delegations from different countries, urging them to continue in that spirit for the mutual benefit of the populace.

He condoled with the government and people of Italy and United Kingdom (UK) over the death of their kidnapped nationals during a rescue attempt as he called for the support of international communities in the fight against terrorism since Nigeria has decided to tackle the challenge.... http://www.thenationonlineng.net

Interesting!!!

Why UK deported 53 Nigerians.

MORE facts emerged 3 days ago on why Britain deported 53 Nigerians last week.
Many of them had overstayed their visas. Some had completed their prison terms, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. It also maintained, through a statement signed by its spokesman, Ogbole Ode, that 53 – not 120 – Nigerians were brought back home from the United Kingdom (UK).

The statement explained that the deportation followed due process because the affected Nigerians were made to face some migration-related panels and went through legal appeals.
It claimed that the processes, up to deportation level, were monitored by senior officials of the Nigerian High Commission in London .

The statement reads: “On the issue of deportation of Nigerians from Britain , we wish to state emphatically that the total number of Nigerians involved was 53 contrary to the exaggerated claim of 120.
“These compatriots were removed from the UK essentially because they have overstayed their visas or have completed their prison terms.
“Deportation of Nigerians from the UK is covered by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Migration Returns which was concluded between the two countries a few years ago.

“Under the terms of the MoU, Nigerians who no longer have the rights to remain in the UK and have exhausted all local remedies and legal appeals are subject to removal from the country.
“This has made deportation of such Nigerians a matter of routine that now takes place in line with the provision of the MoU.
“The whole process was supervised by very senior officials of the Nigerian High Commission, London.”

An official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who also spoke in confidence, said: “We started Migration Returns in 2005 after the completion of the MoU.
It is a global trend to deport migrants who are surviving through illegal means, including credit card fraud, internet scams and immigration paper forgery.

“It is not as if Nigeria is condoning the deportation of its citizens. Those who have valid visas and earn income legitimately in the UK have nothing to fear.”

Smh!!!

Nollywood actress - Megalyn Echikunwoke, making it big in Hollywood

Not many people will be acquainted with Megalyn Echikunwoke, Nigerian international actress who is making it big time in Hollywood.
Megalyn is the daughter of a Nigerian-Igbo father and a German/Scots-Irish American mother. Born 1983, in Washington, she is one of the country’s major exports to the outside world.
In Hollywood, Megalyn is most recognized for her recurring role of Nicole Palmer in the first season of the mega-hit action series “24”.

She has also played roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, the sci-fi series “The 4400”, “ER”, season 7 of CSI: Miami, the MTV soap opera – “Spyder Games”, “Like Family”, TNT’s “Raising the Bar”, and much more.
She was raised on a Navajo Indian Reservation in Chinle, Arizona. In early 2008, she starred opposite Alessandro Nivola in an independent movie, directed by Jerry Zaks, titled “ Who Do You Love” (2008) where she played a heroin-addicted lounge singer. She did all of her own singing in the movie.

Just last year, she starred in the Oscar nominated comedy flick “Damsels in Distress”, by Sony Pictures Classics.
Flaunting her rocking curves, the busy actress recently signed on for the innovative new NBC pilot Beautiful People, taking place in a not-too-distant future where mechanical human beings exist to service the human population, until some of the mechanicals begin to awaken.

Wow!! she's indeed a damsel.... *thumbs up*

Ini Edo To Open New Restaurant.

Ini Edo, Glo and Noble Hair ambassador is definitely having a great year financially, as word is reaching us that she will be going into the restaurant business pretty soon. Details are not clear yet as to a time frame but it should be pretty soon.

Also recently she has been seen sporting a new BMX X6, with customized plate numbers Ini 4P. By our calculations an X6 is in the range of 7-8 million naira, so no be beans for sure.
She’s had a succesful couple of yearsespecially in the movie industry, so it’s definitely allowed. Enjoy am.

Nollywood Actress Mercy Johnson, loses one arm in a new movie.

This photograph was gotten from a movie set in Enugu to show how far Nigerian makeup artists have gone.
In the photo, Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson appears to have lost one hand in a terrible manner.

What do you think of the Job by the makeup artist, does it look real or armature?

They want to know your opinions.

(Jeeezz!!!! LoL..... my opinion is too long, tink its best I save my energy)