Dublin, Ireland – In a move that has sparked renewed attention on Europe’s immigration enforcement policies, the Republic of Ireland has deported 35 people, including five Nigerian children, on a chartered flight from Dublin Airport, following the rejection of their asylum applications. According to the Irish Times, the deportation, carried out on Wednesday, was overseen by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and involved 21 men, nine women, and five…

LONDON — In a case stirring debate over the intersection of national security and human rights, a Georgian asylum seeker who claims he was tortured and pressured to spy on Islamic State (ISIS) operatives has won the right to remain in the UK Migrant Avoids Deportation After Claiming He Was Targeted to Spy on ISIS— for now. The 41-year-old Muslim man, whose identity has not been disclosed for safety reasons,…

A UK-based cybersecurity expert, Oluwananumi Dawodu has cautioned people living overseas to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities on financial platforms. According to him, without proper caution, individuals risk being swindled by cybercriminals. Dawodu made this known in a statement made available to New Daily Prime. He said living in the UK as a Nigerian brings many opportunities, including better education, career growth, access to healthcare, and stronger digital services. The…

UK Net Migration Falls by Half: Nigerians Among Top Arrivals Despite Tighter Visa Rules. London, UK – Net migration to the United Kingdom fell sharply in 2024, dropping by nearly 50% to 431,000, according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The steep decline, down from record levels in 2023, reflects the cumulative impact of stricter immigration rules, especially around work and student visa categories, introduced…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to significantly reduce net migration over the next four years, citing the need for greater control to preserve social cohesion and prioritise investment in the domestic workforce. Controlling immigration was a key factor in Britain’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union, yet net arrivals have quadrupled since it left the bloc, helping boost the popularity of Nigel Farage’s right-wing, anti-immigration Reform UK party.…

Labour Party surveys show that voters in the United Kingdom believe rising immigration levels are negatively affecting their standard of living, according to a new poll, adding pressure on party leader Sir Keir Starmer following disappointing local election results. The poll, conducted by Merlin Strategy on April 22 and 23, surveyed 3,000 British adults. Among respondents who voted for Labour in the last general election, only 24 percent said immigration…

A shocking 100-fold increase in asylum claims by skilled workers has been revealed by the National Audit Office (NAO), raising serious concerns about the Home Office’s ability to track and manage the visa system. According to the watchdog, asylum claims from skilled worker visa holders jumped from just 53 in 2022 to 5,300 in the first 10 months of 2024. The NAO report highlighted a major gap in the UK’s…

As part of efforts to limit immigration, Canada has announced a reduction in its permanent resident targets over the next three years. Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau emphasized that this decision aims to prioritize economic opportunities for Canadian citizens. Trudeau and Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller announced the 2025–2027 immigration levels plan on Thursday. The plan reduces the target for permanent residents from 500,000 last year…