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A Glance at Nigeria’s Migration Dilemma In recent events, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) flagged a group of 62 individuals—comprised of 51 men and 11 women—who were detained for illegal entry and subsequently deported through proper channels. This incident sheds light on the pressing issue of irregular migration across West Africa’s vulnerable borders, underscoring the heightened scrutiny of regional movements. Mr. Tony Akuneme, the Controller of the command, shared the details in a statement issued on a Sunday in…

Mogadishu (AFP) – A scene straight out of a Western flick unfolds on the bustling streets of Mogadishu. Among the chorus of honking tuk-tuks and revved-up motorbikes, emerges an enigmatic figure. Clad entirely in ebony, with a cowboy hat perched confidently atop her head, a horseman—nay, a horsewoman—rides with intention.The kicker? The mysterious equestrian, challenging cultural norms with each hoofbeat, is none other than a woman parading through conservative Somali society.Shukri Osman Muse, lighting up like a kid on Eid…