US Restricts Green Cards, Oyo Suspends School Activities After Abductions

US President Trump has directed that Nigerians must return to their home countries to apply for green cards, except in extraordinary circumstances. The policy aims to restore what the US calls the "original intent" of immigration law, potentially creating new barriers for Nigerians seeking US permanent residency.

In Oyo State, the government suspended all school excursions, field trips, and sports competitions following last week's deadly abduction attack in Oriire Local Government Area. The move comes as burial rites commenced for slain teacher Adesiyan Adegboye.

Meanwhile, the Naira appreciated to N1,376 per dollar in the parallel market, matching the official rate after trading at N1,387 on Thursday. However, it depreciated to N1,375 in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.

Politically, Kwara State APC elected Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as governorship candidate with 94,990 votes, while Lagos APC declared Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its candidate with 657,917 votes.

How will these US immigration restrictions affect your migration plans, and what alternative arrangements should Nigerian students consider given the nationwide school activity suspensions?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/23/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-saturday-morning-125/