The recent floods that ravaged northeastern Nigeria have left a trail of destruction with many lives and livelihoods lost. Bauchi State experienced severe flooding, with over 1,000 homes destroyed. Gombe and Yobe States also suffered substantial damage, affecting thousands of residents. In a separate incident, Maiduguri was struck by a sudden flood that displaced over a quarter million people.

Who “deserves” to travel, to move, to emigrate? While the migration debate keeps on revolving around ‘illegalised’ travel to Europe, those who attempt to move 'legally' face ever-increasing visa constraints. The current visa system can be described as a form of “global apartheid”.

According to Global reports, the anti-immigration protest in the UK fuelled by misinformation is the worst public disorder the country has had to deal with in over a decade.