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Nigeria: U.S. Publishes Names, Photos of 124 Nigerians Marked for Deportation

DHS said the Nigerians were convicted of serious crimes, but U.S. authorities gave no timeline for their removal.

  • On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published names and photographs of 124 Nigerians facing deportation, classifying them as part of its "worst of the worst" criminal register.
  • Following his return to office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed executive orders declaring illegal immigration a national emergency and directing federal agencies to accelerate deportation of non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.
  • Although authorities released the list, DHS did not specify the offenses committed by each individual or provide a timeline for their removal from the United States.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the crackdown, stating the administration remains committed to enforcing immigration laws and removing individuals with criminal records in line with Trump's agenda.
  • Enforcement operations continue globally with expanded deportation flights to countries across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, while Washington imposed partial visa restrictions on Nigeria in June.
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Legit.ng - Nigeria news. broke the news in Ikeja, Nigeria on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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