In the wake of the US visa revocations Nigerians 2025 campaign, former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has issued a stark advisory to Nigerians and other Africans whose visas were recently annulled: return home before facing possible arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a post on X, Sani warned that no matter how long one lives abroad, “you’ll someday be reminded that it’s not your father’s house”.

The scope of the revocations

According to recent reports, the United States Department of State has revoked at least 80,000 visas since January 2025, covering non-immigrant categories and including thousands of Africans and Nigerians.

The figures break down into large numbers tied to offences such as driving under the influence (around 16,000), assault (12,000), student visa violations (8,000) and other serious national-security or overstay breaches.

Shehu Sani’s warning and its implications

Shehu Sani’s message is clear:

“Nigerians and other thousands of Africans whose visas were recently revoked … should hasten and leave the country and return home before they get arrested by ICE.”
He emphasised that length of stay abroad does not guarantee security:
“No matter how long you live in the comfort of your adopted home, you will someday be reminded that it’s not your father’s house.” X (formerly Twitter)

The warning is especially significant given the scale of the revocations and stricter visa-and-immigration policies being enforced by the US administration. For Nigerians enrolled in studies, working abroad or visiting family, this development signals an urgent need to review their status and perhaps act swiftly.