The United States embassy in Nigeria has suspended drop box
service or interview waiver for those renewing visas in the
country.
In a statement seen by our correspondent on Tuesday, the world
power said the interview waiver suspension will take effect from
Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
“The Embassy and Consulate of the United States in Nigeria has
suspended the interview waiver ‘Drop Box’ application process
effective May 14, 2019,” the statement read.
This means those attempting to renew their visas must now attend
visa interviews like first timers.
You will recall that ‘Drop Box’ aka Interview Waiver Program
(IWP) was introduced many years ago in Nigeria to allow certain
Nigerian U.S. visa applicants who are applying to renew their visas
in the same class of a visa previously issued by a
Consulate/Embassy in Lagos or Abuja to be considered for a waiver
of the visa interview requirement.
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Ramadan: Kwara PDP Assembly Candidate Feeds 5,000
Muslims
Honourable Abdulmajeed Olanrewaju-Oba, the Peoples Democratic
Party, PDP, candidate for Kwara Assembly in the 2019 elections, has
fed over 5,000 Muslims in Ilorin and Surulere local government
areas of Kwara and Lagos States respectively.
PRNigeria reports that under the Olanrewaju Oba Foundation,
TOOF, the philanthropist have been providing free meal packs to
thousands of Muslims since the commencement of the month
Ramadan.
Speaking during one of the Iftar (fast-breaking) food
distribution sessions, Mr Olanrewaju-Oba disclosed that before the
end of the Ramadan month, he hoped to feed over 10,000 Muslims.
According to him, the decision to provide free meals to Ilorin
and Surulere residents stemmed from a realisation that many
families are undergoing serious economic hardship in the
country.
He noted that the feeding exercise would also help to provide
soothing relief to those who were finding it difficult to feed
during fasting and, at the same time, feed their families.
Honourable Olanrewaju-Oba said: “The religion of Al-Islam
exhorts the rich to always assist the needy, especially during the
month of Ramadan, because of the immense spiritual benefits that
will accrue to them.
“Those who are blessed financially should know that assisting
the needy and catering for the less privileged in this great month
will attract massive reward for them.”