The United States Department of Homeland Security says plans are on to deport an additional 18 Nigerians listed on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register, bringing the total number of Nigerians scheduled for removal to 97.

This follows an earlier report of 79 Nigerians convicted of various offences already marked for deportation.

But the additional18 more names were added on the DHS website, indicating an expansion of the enforcement exercise.

According to the updated records, wire fraud, mail fraud and identity theft were among the most common offences committed by the newly listed individuals.

An accompanying statement on the website said the arrests were part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on criminal immigrants by U.S. authorities.

It read, “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations, starting with the worst of the worst, including the illegal aliens you see here.”

The convicted Nigerians named on the latest list include Oluwaseyanu Akinola Afolabi, Olugbeminiyi Aderibigbe, Benjamin Ifebajo, Obinwanne Okeke, Kolawole Aminu, Oluwadamilola Olufunsho Ojo and Franklin Ibeabuchi.

Others are Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin, Joshua Ineh, Stephen Oseghale, Eghosa Obaretin, Adesina Surajudeen Lasisi, Ibrahim Ijaoba, Azeez Yinusa, Charles Akabuogu, Kelechi Umeh, Lotenna Chisom Umeadi, Donald Ehie and Chukwudi Kingsley Kalu.

The updated figures underscore the Trump administration’s continued tough stance on illegal and criminal immigrants across the United States, with several foreign nationals affected, including Nigerians.

Those previously named include Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, Aderemi Akefe, Solomon Wilfred, Chibundu Anuebunwa, Joshua Ineh, Usman Momoh, Oluwole Odunowo, Bolarinwa Salau and Oriyomi Aloba.

Others are Oludayo Adeagbo, Olaniyi Akintuyi, Talatu Dada, Olatunde Oladinni, Jelili Qudus, Abayomi Daramola, Toluwani Adebakin, Olamide Jolayemi, Isaiah Okere, Benji Macaulay and Joseph Ogbara.

Ajara Lasisi, the Nigerian actress better known as Aunty Ajara in the Yoruba film industry, is dead.

According to her family, Ajara died in the early hours of Thursday.

News  of her death was announced by Ridwan Lasisi, her brother, in a heartfelt video message

Ridwan extended deep gratitude on behalf of the family. He thanked the film community for their outpouring of support.

He also made a specific plea to the public, asking that the stream of financial assistance sent for her medical care be halted.

“Good morning to you all. My name is Ridwan Lasisi. I am a brother to Ajara. The doctor confirmed to us this morning that Ajara has passed on,” he said.

“All the families, we are using this period to appreciate you all. We appreciate the president and all industry members.

“We also use this opportunity to appeal to those sending money not to send it anymore. The one we are contributing for her sake is no more. Thank you so much. We do not want you to send money into that account again.”

The actress’ health struggles became public knowledge last week after a public appeal for support was shared by her colleague Ronke Oshodi-Oke.

Oshodi-Oke had revealed that Lasisi was hospitalized in critical condition, relying on an oxygen machine, and that her health was deteriorating despite extensive medical care and substantial financial cost.

Aunty Ajara was celebrated for her compelling and often maternal roles in terrestrial-themed stories. She graced the screen in numerous popular films, including ‘Gingerrr’, ‘Queen Lateefah’, and ‘Isiti’.

Last year, the actress shared a personal tragedy, revealing that she had once lost a child.

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Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North senatorial District, has said that a widely circulated video appearing to show him massaging a woman’s feet aboard a private jet is a “fabrication created using artificial intelligence (AI)’.

The controversial video, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, depicts a man resembling the former Edo state governor engaging in a lighthearted conversation with a woman, massaging her feet as they rest on his lap.

The woman was initially misidentified as Lara Fortes, the wife of the senator representing Edo north district.

It was later reported that the woman in the video is Leshaan Dagama, a South African lifestyle influencer and adult content creator.

Reports also alleged that Dagama originally posted the video on her TikTok account but deleted it shortly thereafter.

The footage has sparked backlash against the senator, with many Nigerians on social media criticising his alleged conduct amid the country’s severe economic hardship.

Others used the opportunity to mock his recent controversial statement in which he claimed some citizens were now complaining that “food prices are becoming too cheap”.

In response, Oseni Momodu, Oshiomhole’s media aide, issued a statement, rejecting the video’s authenticity.

The aide described it as a “poorly crafted AI-generated video,” asserting it does not depict a real event.

The statement faulted the circulation of the video by some online platforms and accused them of sharing unverified content.

It described the circulation of the video as cyberbullying and said steps had been taken to identify those responsible for producing and publishing it.

The statement urged the public to verify content before sharing allegations against public officials.

Dagama also addressed the controversy on her Instagram story, redirecting the public’s anger toward the senator.

“Your senator is the problem. Go be mad at him not me,” she wrote