The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) publishes fresh names and photos of 10 Nigerian nationals placed on its “Worst of the Worst” register, a database that highlights immigrants arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over alleged criminal offences.
Nigeria-based outlets report that ICE and DHS updated the list with people the US describes as “worst of the worst” and say the individuals face deportation based on the allegations. The articles describe a continuing pattern of updates to the register, noting earlier releases in February (79 names), July (124 names), and additional enforcement actions that include visa revocations in August.
While the outlets largely mirror each other on the core announcement—new names, photos, and alleged crimes—some emphasize different context. Nigerian Eye highlights the register’s regular updating and cites statements framed around “mass deportations,” including reference to President Donald Trump. Vanguard, Punch, and Daily Post primarily focus on the publication of the updated list and the premise that the individuals are to be deported.
All accounts state that the register includes allegations spanning crimes such as fraud and identity theft, sexual offences, and drug-related allegations, though the specific deportation dates are not stated in the reports.