(In Nigeria) ‘Deported Lotion’ Tweet Sparks Online Laughter as U.S. Ends Venezuelan Protection Status

 

Nigerian social media erupted after an X user mistakenly bragged that her body lotion was “deported” from Dubai, rather than imported. The slip-up quickly turned into comic fodder, with netizens mocking the blunder and spinning jokes about luxury goods getting “sent back home.”

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Beyond the online hilarity, the word “deported” also gained attention globally after the Trump administration confirmed it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. The designation, initially set to expire on September 10, will now officially end in 60 days.

The decision has raised concerns for thousands of Venezuelans who have relied on TPS to legally live and work in the U.S., with advocates warning of dire humanitarian consequences.

Meanwhile, Nigerians continue to meme the lotion gaffe, proving once again how quickly humor thrives on the timeline—even as serious deportation issues play out elsewhere.

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