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Ishilove:
I am not a fan of 80's rap. Even back then it sounded really lame to my young ears. The later rappers like Coolio, Snoop, Bone, Thugs et al impressed me more...or maybe my taste just evolved.

Leepeak:
No bro or sis
A country where your leader are stupid everyone will treat u like that
Imagine wike stealing money 💰 and investing in USA while Nigeria are doing prostitution in Kuwait or Qatar

More than 200 Nigerians are currently being held in a detention camp (deportation facility) in Kuwait following a dispute over salaries and alleged labour exploitation involving Kuwaiti companies, according to victims and relatives.

More than 200 Nigerians are currently being held in a detention camp (deportation facility) in Kuwait following a dispute over salaries and alleged labour exploitation involving Kuwaiti companies, according to victims and relatives.

One of the detainees, in a voice note shared with THE WHISTLER, appealed to President Bola Tinubu, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other Nigerian authorities to urgently intervene and evacuate those being held.

The detainee said many Nigerians in the camp had spent between four and six months in detention without being deported or formally charged.

“Presently, we are in the Kuwait deportation camp. Most Nigerians here have spent within six months, four months thereabout, and none of them have been deported,” he said.

According to him, the prolonged detention has left many detainees battling depression and mental health challenges.

“Some Nigerians are even getting mad in this place, like they are beginning to have mental problems,” he added.

The detainee explained that the crisis began after workers complained about poor treatment and salary discrepancies by their employer.

Further details were provided by the wife of one of the detained Nigerians, who spoke with THE WHISTLER on condition of anonymity.

She said the workers had reported their employer to Kuwait’s manpower authorities after discovering that their salaries were far below what had been promised.

According to her, the company had allegedly promised workers the equivalent of about N2.5m monthly but paid some of them around N750,000.

That was what made them angry. The owner of the company started deducting money for different things that were never part of their agreement,” she said.

She also alleged that the employer confiscated workers’ passports and ATM cards, making it difficult for them to access their earnings or leave the country.

“The moment they entered Kuwait after their documentation, the man seized their passports. He also collected the ATM cards meant for them,” she claimed

The woman said after the workers reported the matter, Kuwaiti authorities invited them to what they described as a government lodge, promising either accommodation, new jobs or repatriation to Nigeria.

“The government told them they could stay there and that anyone who wanted to return home would have their flight ticket booked,” she said.

However, she alleged that the workers were later detained after authorities accused them of violating Kuwaiti laws by gathering against their employer.

She further claimed that communication with detainees has been severely restricted, with many unable to access their phones.

“He cannot even call me directly. He only uses the detention phone to leave voice messages,” she said.

The detainee also accused the Nigerian embassy in Kuwait of failing to take concrete action despite allegedly visiting the camp.

“We have not seen any effort from them. People are beginning to wonder why Nigerians have remained here while other nationalities are being deported,” he said.

Another detainee said in a voice note that Kuwaiti authorities may be preparing to charge them to court, raising further uncertainty over their fate.

Similarly, another detainee pleaded with the Igbo community in Kuwait to intervene and help them reach the Nigerian embassy for assistance, adding that many of them are sick.

The affected families are now calling on the Nigerian government and relevant authorities to intervene urgently and secure the release or repatriation of the detainees.

When THE WHISTLER contacted the spokesperson of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, for comment, he requested that a message be sent to him.

However, he had not responded as of the time of filing this report.

THE WHISTLER also spoke with Gabriel Odu of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), who promised to call our correspondent back. However, he had not done so at the time of filing this report.

Efforts by THE WHISTLER to reach the Kuwait Embassy in Nigeria via nigeria@mofa.gov.kw were unsuccessful, as the email address could not be delivered.

The Trump administration is suspending a visa bond requirement for foreign visitors from certain countries who have purchased tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the State Department announced Tuesday.

The department had imposed the bond last year on travelers from 50 countries with high visa overstay rates and other security concerns as part of a broader immigration enforcement push.

As reported by the Economic Times on Tuesday, the bonds, ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 and refundable upon compliance, applied to nations including five that qualified for the World Cup: Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia

Under the new waiver, citizens from these five countries who have bought valid FIFA tickets and opted into the FIFA Pass system for expedited visa appointments (available since April 15) are now exempt from the bond requirement.

World Cup players, coaches, and certain staff were already exempt.

“The United States is excited to organise the biggest and best FIFA World Cup in history.

“We are waiving visa bonds for qualified fans who bought World Cup tickets. The waiver represents a rare easing of immigration rules under the administration. It is intended to facilitate travel for the tournament, which begins June 11 and is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico,” Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Mora Namdar said.

Despite the targeted relief, the administration has maintained strict measures overall. Travelers from Iran and Haiti face entry bars (with exemptions for team personnel), while those from the Ivory Coast and Senegal encounter partial restrictions.

New requirements for social media history screening and other enforcement steps remain in place.

Critics argue these policies clash with the unifying spirit of the global event.

Amnesty International and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a “World Cup travel advisory” warning visitors about the current climate in the U.S.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association reported that visa barriers and related uncertainties are “significantly suppressing international demand,” resulting in hotel bookings for the tournament falling well below initial projections.

The bond policy remains a core element of efforts to deter visa overstays.

Applicants from affected countries must still post the financial guarantee, which is returned if they adhere to visa terms or if their application is denied. This adjustment balances the administration’s immigration priorities with the practical needs of hosting one of the world’s largest sporting events

Focusmind:
Which God? God has no business with Nigeria's affairs.

Nothing is divine in politics - everything boils down to actions of men.

QuinQ:
CHINESE!!! Totally soulless. All they care about is profit no matter how many die!

God1000:
I hope south Korea is watching this, first he abandoned Ukraine and insulted NATO and the entire Europe, it is better for these countries to abandon america completely for protection and normalize relations with their big neighbors.


Trump admires the likes of Vladimir Putin of Russia, xi jinping of china and Kim of north Korea so much that he will rather sell US allies to these countries than doing the needful

On Monday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the recent "protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals" did not reflect government policy, describing them as "isolated acts of criminality

Last week, South African authorities denied that anyone had been attacked, saying the widely circulated videos were fake.

[quote]On Monday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the recent "protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals" did not reflect government policy, describing them as "isolated acts of criminality".

He added that South Africa would "regulate migration, secure our borders and enforce our laws".

On Tuesday, the Ghanaian embassy in South Africa advised nationals to be highly cautious and prioritise their safety by avoiding public gatherings and shut their shops or businesses in the port city of Durban ahead of a protest planned on Wednesday.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa's longest-serving rulers.

His 51-year-old son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the military chief, has been widely tipped as a potential successor

On Iran, the former casino owner is learning that he, in fact, doesn’t have such a strong hand after all.

To some, it may look like a simple gesture.
But here in Gaza, it reaches the heart in ways words cannot describe. 🇵🇸❤️
Thank you, Lamine Yamal.
From Gaza, you are loved more than you know. pic.twitter.com/gE9tGWKL8Q

— Mohammed Akram| مُحَمَّدْ𓂆🇵🇸 (@Muhammad0deh) May 12, 2026

Just 14 seconds… yet they were enough to make me burst into tears.
One moment that will remain forever in history, remembered as one of the most deeply human moments witnessed by the world.

During Barcelona’s celebration parade after winning the Copa del Rey, the Palestinian… pic.twitter.com/HqofXdAvZP

— Haitham in Gaza 🇵🇸🍉 (@HaithamElmasri1) May 11, 2026