The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated its list of Nigerians facing removal from the country, reducing the number to 112 individuals and publishing their names and photographs online.
The latest development follows an earlier report that a larger number of Nigerians had been included among West Africans facing deportation from the United States. According to reports published on September 17–18, 2026, the revised list is available through the DHS website.
The individuals listed are Nigerians from different parts of the country and are currently subject to removal proceedings in the United States.
Among those identified in reports on the updated list are Cletus Onyali, Olaolu Alabi, Marcus Unigwe, Mkpouto Etukudoh, Blessing Uchanma, Olaniyi Ojikutu, Richard Ugbah, Oluwamuyiwa Olawoye, Anthony Asanya and Ebele Agbasiele. Other names reported include Izuchukwu Okoye, Olufemi Olufisayo Olutiola, Abiemwense Obanor, Chibuzo Nwaonu and Oluchi Jennifer Chimdimma Chime.
The publication of the names and photographs comes amid increased immigration enforcement in the United States and efforts by American authorities to facilitate the return of foreign nationals subject to removal orders.
Reports indicate that an earlier list contained a higher number of Nigerians. The latest update brings the number specifically identified on the revised Nigerian list to 112.
The cases involve individuals facing immigration removal proceedings, although being included on a deportation or removal list does not by itself establish that every person listed has been convicted of a criminal offence.
The updated development has attracted attention in Nigeria, particularly because the US authorities have made the identities and photographs of those affected publicly accessible.
The DHS list is expected to remain subject to further updates as immigration cases progress and authorities review individual removal proceedings.
