The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 124 Nigerian nationals listed for deportation as part of an expanded immigration enforcement campaign targeting foreign nationals convicted of criminal offences.
According to the updated register, the affected Nigerians have been placed on what the DHS describes as its "worst-of-the-worst" criminal register, which contains foreign nationals scheduled for removal after serving sentences or completing legal processes in the United States.
The published list includes photographs and names of the affected individuals, although authorities did not disclose the specific timeline for each deportation or provide detailed information on every individual's criminal conviction.
The move is part of Washington's ongoing efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement under existing federal laws.
US immigration authorities stated that those listed had been convicted of various offences under American law before being scheduled for removal from the country.
Previous DHS releases have included offences such as fraud, drug-related crimes, assault, weapons violations and other criminal convictions.
The latest publication follows a series of deportation announcements involving Nigerian nationals earlier this year, reflecting the US government's continued focus on removing non-citizens with criminal records after the completion of legal proceedings.
Nigeria remains one of the West African countries with a significant number of nationals affected by recent US deportation operations, according to previous DHS data released during similar enforcement exercises.
While the publication of names and photographs has attracted public attention, immigration experts note that deportation decisions are typically based on established legal and administrative procedures carried out by US immigration authorities following criminal convictions or violations of immigration laws.
The development may have implications for immigration discussions between Nigeria and the United States, particularly as both countries continue cooperation on migration management, border security and the repatriation of deported nationals.
Authorities have not indicated whether additional Nigerians will be added to the current list in the coming weeks, but officials say immigration enforcement operations remain ongoing as part of broader efforts to remove foreign nationals who no longer qualify to remain in the country under US law.