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The US is reviewing the records of more than 55 million US visa holders to assess if they have broken conditions for entry or stay in the country.

People with US visas will be under "continuous vetting", a state department spokesperson told the Associated Press news agency.

Visas will be revoked if there are indications of "overstays, criminal activity, threats to public safety, engaging in any form of terrorist activity, or providing support to a terrorist organisation", an official said.

President Donald Trump has made anti-immigration the cornerstone of his second administration, from mass deportations and full-on travel bans on countries to revoking 6,000 student visas.

As part of the wide-ranging review, prospective students and visitors to the US will be subjected to social media vetting with officials looking for "any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles of the United States".

State Department officers have also been instructed to spot individuals "who advocate for, aid, or support designated foreign terrorists and other threats to national security; or who perpetrate unlawful antisemitic harassment or violence".

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson from US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a statement: "America's benefits should not be given to those who despise the country and promote anti-American ideologies."

He added that the immigration service was committed to "implementing policies" that "root out anti-Americanism".

The latest announcement came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US would "immediately" pause the issuance of worker visas for truck drivers.

"The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer trucks on U.S. roads is endangering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods of American truckers," Rubio wrote in a post on X on Thursday.

Since Trump came to power in January, several foreign students have been arrested at US university campuses for taking part in protests against the conduct of the war in the Gaza Strip by Israel - which is supported by the US.

A few weeks ago, the US announced that citizens from Malawi and Zambia would be required to pay a $15,000 (£11,300) deposit for a tourist or business visa.

Trump has also banned foreign nationals from 12 countries from travelling to the US and imposed partial restrictions on another seven.

In May, the Trump's administration was allowed to temporarily revoke the legal status of over 500,000 migrants living in the US. He has even vowed to end birth right citizenship.

Ended In Good News

Thanks NELFUND

Yesterday, Obi’s longtime SA on Media came out to deny that the person whose image was being circulated online was not the son of his principal.

Today, members of his team are circulating an AI-generated text and audio statement attributed to someone they denied yesterday.

If your followers are a group of foolish people, some of us are not.

madridguy:
Na where him name " AGBOTIKUYO " come out be that.

Maria96:
There is no evidence the letter came from obis son

gidgiddy:
Over 50 people were lost to insecurity this week, including those killed in a Mosque. But with all the challenges the ordinary Nigeria faces daily, inflation, insecurity, health and economy, what some people choose to blow up the Internet with is if Peter Obi's UK based actor son is gay or not

Pure madness

richidinho:
You obviously did not read the letter yourself

You are searching for his post, but the letter confirmed he doesn't have any SM account

crixlight2:
Dem go try to change the topic, one was trashing Soludo on Instagram that he couldn't train his son to be man , the waray dey defend Oseloka

A social media account linked to KentOkwesa, a London-based screenwriter, has been placed under protection following reported threats allegedly issued by some members of the Obidient movement.

KentOkwesa, who identifies as a 25-year-old screenwriter using they/them pronouns, describes their creative work as focusing on narratives that highlight relationships between Black queer people. The account biography also indicates that they are based in London, England, and joined the platform in November 2023.

The development comes amid swirling online speculation regarding a supposed connection between KentOkwesa and Oseloka Obi, the son of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to social media chatter, the association sparked backlash from certain supporters of Obi, popularly referred to as “Obidients.”

In response to mounting pressure and alleged threats, the screenwriter’s posts were locked, making their profile inaccessible to the general public. A notification on their page now states: “These posts are protected. Only confirmed followers have access to @KentOkwesa’s posts and complete profile.”

The incident highlights growing concerns about online harassment and the intrusion of political fandom into the private lives of individuals loosely associated with public figures. Critics have argued that such behavior undermines the democratic spirit of political engagement, while also raising questions about the safety of queer voices in both political and digital spaces.

So far, there has been no official response from Oseloka Obi or his family regarding the online controversy or the alleged relationship claims fueling the threats.

esnbrutality:

Arewa Twitter na you and your Yoruba cartel na. Who doesn't know that na 0de.

Softmirror:
How do you mean Peter Obi has no influence on his sons sexuality even when it is on record and public knowledge that as far back, Nnamdi Kanu alleged that Peter Obi sleeps with men and ever since, Obi has never denied it nor challenged it. What I see it a picture of like father like son.

Ojiofor:
Being gay is a criminal offence in Nigeria true or false Mr gay lover?

okpouman:
What I don't understand about this oyo empire and it's claims of empire status is that, there's no great art of oyo empire, no great architecture or ruins,no great expeditions or far reaching influence or traditions from other peoples that attest to its claims of empire except Dahomey, the Ibadan even have more evidence of their conquering than oyo proper.

Oyo empire status seem to cover only Dahomey, probably parts of Nupe and the bariba areas.

okpouman:
What I don't understand about this oyo empire and it's claims of empire status is that, there's no great art of oyo empire, no great architecture or ruins,no great expeditions or far reaching influence or traditions from other peoples that attest to its claims of empire except Dahomey, the Ibadan even have more evidence of their conquering than oyo proper.

Oyo empire status seem to cover only Dahomey, probably parts of Nupe and the bariba areas.

Emekaonline:
I think this news should be amplified in the North in preparation for 2027 to enable them make informed decision as to who to vote for. I am sure they will be pissed off to vote for such a man whose family has brought shame to the Christianity they profess

maidstone:
The Alaafin needs to raise a strong social media team.

Media is everything now. The Alaafin is losing the narrative on social media. He needs a strong social media army with at least 100 boys and girls.

He also needs a lot of money. To be influential as a king in this age and time, you need billions of Naira

ajalawole:
What do u 3xpect from a toothless bull dog. The Alafin has lost my respect with the savage letter sent to the oni of ife. Interestingly the said title is actually the okolawon of oduduwa not Yoruba land. In his childish wisdom he choose issue an empty and baseless treat . Now I see the Canadian link btw rasheed of iwo and the govt installed alafin, both toothless bulldogs.

caleboxylic:
How?

Ejegham people are from Ethiopia and other North Eastern tribes. That's where civilization started in Africa. When they migrated to the border between Camerooon and Nigerian, igbos, Efik, and Ibibio all learnt from them. The ejagham is not CROSSRIVER stuff. It came from northeast Africa and those people around there learnt from them. It will surprise you to know that Igbo retained their nsibidi for a very long time after other tribes that learnt from ejegham people left it.