France, UK vow action after Channel migrant tragedy
Britain and France were on Thursday looking at new measures to limit migration across the Channel and break people-smuggling networks after at least 27 migrants […]
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IOM strengthens consular support for migrants stranded in Libya
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Friday that it would inaugurate a project aimed at strengthening consular support for migrants stranded in Libya. […]
South Africa deports African migrants after protests
South African authorities say they have begun deporting 20 refugees and asylum seekers who were part of a months-long sit-in protest against xenophobia. They are […]
Low, Middle Income Countries To Attract $508bn Remittances
The World Bank has projected that remittances by migrant workers to low and middle income countries (LMICs) will drop to $508 billion in 2020. […]
Over 6,800 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast in 2020
Tripoli – The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said, on Tuesday, that 6,848 illegal immigrants have been rescued and returned to Libya so far in […]
Germany issues arrest warrant for driver of lorry carrying migrants
Leipzig, Germany – An arrest warrant has been issued in Germany for the driver of a lorry after 31 migrants were found in the back […]
Italian NGO resumes Mediterranean migrant rescue mission
Rome – An Italian aid group known as Mediterranea on Wednesday said it had resumed its migrant rescue operations in the central Mediterranean with its […]
13 migrants found frozen to death after crossing Iran-Turkey border
Istanbul – No fewer than 13 migrants died in a snowstorm in eastern Turkey night after crossing the border from Iran, a human rights organisation […]
Police evacuate last big migrants’ tent in Paris
Paris – Police in Paris on Tuesday evacuated the last big migrants’ tent camp in the capital, an official said. The operation came after several […]
Netherlands seeks partnership with NIDCOM on bilateral relationship, migration law
By Maureen Okon Abuja – The Institute of International Relations, Netherlands, says it is seeking a partnership with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), to strengthen […]
Migration, governance and media reporting
By Jacinta Nwachukwu United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres asserts that migration is a powerful driver of economic growth, dynamism and understanding among the nations. […]
Refugees commission pledges support to victims of displacement
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Abuja – The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internationally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) says it will continue to support and improve the […]
Pope defends migrants, calls for peace in Christmas message
Pope Francis urged the world to let the light of Christmas pierce the “darkness in human hearts” that leads to religious persecution, social injustice, armed […]
2 Former Nigerian Governors Fight Dirty At Airport
A report by Daily Trust indicate that two former governors of Sokoto state, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa and Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko engaged in a war […]
UN Agency Repatriates 43 Refugees from Libya to Niger
Tripoli – The UN Higher Commission of Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday said that 43 refugees have been reparriated from Libya to Niger. “43 refugees safely […]
4 migrants dead, 16 missing after boat sinks off Spanish coast
Madrid – Four people have drowned after a boat sank off the coast of Melilla, a spokesman for the Spanish Interior Ministry said. News agency […]
NIS in Imo Set to Commence e-registration of immigrants
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri – Mr David Ringshum, the Comptroller, Imo Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has advised irregular migrants to register during the […]
Italy Grants Access to Spanish migrant Rescue Ship
ON BOARD THE OPEN ARMS, OFF SICILY – Italian authorities have agreed to grant the Open Arms ship access to a port to disembark 62 […]
Trump open to deal with democrats over Obama’s DACA programme
Washington – President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled that he would be open to striking a deal with Democrats on the Deferred Action for Childhood […]
Shock As 12 Migrants Are Found Alive Inside A Refrigerated Truck In A Parking Lot
Twelve migrants have been found alive in a refrigerated truck in northern Belgium, Sky News reports. The men, who were originally from Syria and Sudan, […]