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Notorious Enugu ritualist arrested by Immigration while escaping Nigeria

by Andrew Mailafia
written by Andrew Mailafia

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, has confirmed the arrest of a wanted suspected kidnapper and ritualist, Obi Levi Obieze, also known as Levi Obu Onyeka.

LEADING REPORTERS reports that the suspect was earlier declared wanted by the Enugu State Police Command over his alleged involvement in kidnapping and ritual killings.

According to reports, Obi Levi Obieze, a resident of Umuojor village in Isiagu Community, Enugu State, and a known native doctor, is allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl earlier this week.

The victim was reportedly abducted by three men while walking with her father to the farm.

She was subsequently rescued by operatives of the Nigeria Police from a shrine purportedly linked to the suspect.

A statement issued on Thursday by the Public Relations Officer of the Immigration Service, ACI AS Akinlabi said the suspect was arrested by men of the Service at Gbaji checkpoint along Badagry-Seme Road while attempting to flee the country on a motorcycle.

“He is currently in custody and his identity has been confirmed through a National Identity Management Commission enrollment slip found in his possession. During the initial questioning, he admitted to the alleged crimes.

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Ex-Immigration Comptroller General Found Dead In Abuja Hotel Room

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, was found dead inside a hotel in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after his female guest left.

The spokesperson of the Command and a Superintendent of Police, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

She said: “In light of the recent reports alleging that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed, we wish to clarify the facts surrounding this incident to ensure accurate information is disseminated to the public.

“On March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz. He checked into the hotel, paying a sum of Twenty two thousand naira (N22,000) for one night’s stay.

“Shortly thereafter, he directed the hotel room attendant to escort a female guest who had come to visit to his room. This lady left the hotel premises around 04:00PM of the same day.

“Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. Around 04:00 AM of 04 March 2025, a friend who is a military officer, concerned for his wellbeing, traced him to the hotel.

“Upon arrival, the hotel receptionist and the officer proceeded to his room, where Mr. Parradang was found deceased, seated in a chair.

“The Durumi Police Station was notified and officers promptly arrived at the scene, secured the area, took photographs, and collected all relevant evidence to preserve the integrity of the crime scene.

“The body has been transferred to the National Hospital for necessary procedures, and hotel staff are currently cooperating with Police investigations. Effort is in top gear to effect the arrest of the lady.”

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BREAKING: Immigration names “BATTIC centre” after Tinubu

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has named its command and control centre after President Bola Tinubu.

The Controller General of the NIS, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, announced this at the inauguration of the Centre in Abuja on Tuesday by the President.

“It is both an honour and a privilege to stand before you today, as we mark a momentous occasion in the history of the Nigeria Immigration Service and, indeed, in the development of our great nation.

“Today, we gather to commission the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex—BATTIC—here at the NIS Headquarters,” Mrs Nandap said.

“This cutting-edge facility is a true testament to Nigeria’s forward-thinking approach to digital transformation and national security.

“BATTIC is more than just a building; it is a leap forward, a bold step in modernizing our immigration infrastructure, and a powerful tool in our ongoing efforts to safeguard the nation’s borders, manage migration effectively, and enhance national security”, the CG added.

Mrs Nandap who commended the President for the reforms in the Service and his support for the projects, said the Centre has achieved certification with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and integrated with the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

She also lauded the National Security Adviser to the President, the Ministers of Interior, Aviation, and the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN for their contributions to the success of the projects.

The Immigration boss said the project would ensure the integrity and accountability of individuals entering Nigeria.

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Thoughtless Spending: How Immigration CG Kemi Nandap Spent N77million to buy buses for dogs; spent another N43m on  free-live chat on Immigration Website.

by Leading Reporters
written by Leading Reporters

Thoughtless and irresponsible spending and diversion of immigration service’s funds using every possible means have heightened in the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, under the watch of the current CG Kemi Nanna Nandap.  This time, the Comptroller GeneraL has allegedly spent a whopping sum of N76,870,573 in procuring vehicles for the movement of dogs attached to her office. Another frivolous and fraudulent payment was the payment of N42,887,500 paid to Network Solutions and Investment Limited for the provision of free-livechat on the Immigration website.  Not only that livechats are mostly provided for free, but a premium charge also costs less than US$20/month, thus wasting N42,887,500 by the current leadership of Nigeria Immigration.

According to the findings on Govspend, CG Kemi paid the said sum of N76,870,573 to Metropolitan Limited the sum of N62,669,362.78 on the 20th of May, 2024 and another N15,201,170 on the 26th of May, 2024 via payment Numbers 1001182589-5 and 1001184474.24 respectively for provision of vehicle for conveying dogs.

Other suspicious payments include the sum of N42,887,500 paid to Network Solutions and Investment Limited via payment No 1001161522-5 for provision of a service that is offered free of charge on the web.  A simple check on the costs of integrating livechat on the website revealed that it costs less than US$20/month for a premium package. Above all, one begins to wonder why the said amount has to be spent since the existing site has a livechat onit.

Another suspiciously fraudulent payment was the one made to Ike Global Agro-Farm Limited, a purely agro-allied company to provide light at the CIS residence in Imo State.  This gulped a total sum of N16,943,723.69 via payment No. 16001151299-112.

Series of fraudulent payments have continued to be made under CG Kemi watch.  A discreet source that spoke to LeadingReporters on condition of anonymity revealed that the CG is in a spending-spree as a way of raking in as much money as she could before her retirement.  The source said that over 40% of payments processed and paid by Nigeria Immigration Service are hoax and simple ways of stealing from the service’s treasury.

CG Kemi, whose tenure in office has elapsed is believed to be in her last spending spree, a move the source said is to enable her rake in as much as she could before she lives the service.

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