Sunday, October 4, 2026

Diaspora

August 10, 2026

Don’t let my sick daughter die in Nigeria, Nigerian woman in U.S. Army begs Trump to grant child visa

Ms Uzoamaka said all the paperwork and requirements have been completed but Mr Trump’s visa policy has hindered her daughter from travelling to the U.S.

Uzoamaka and her children
August 10, 2026

NIS sends passport officers from Nigeria to UK to clear application backlog

The Nigeria Immigration Service has deployed a team of passport officials to the UK to clear the mounting backlog of unprocessed applications, according to a statement on Sunday.

Nigeria Immigration Service
August 9, 2026

Osun Poll: Diaspora group backs APC governorship candidate, urges support for Tinubu’s re-election

The group said it stands firmly behind the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda because of his visionary leadership and commitment to national development.

Bola Oyebamiji and President Bola Tinubu
August 8, 2026

FMBN inaugurates diaspora mortgage loan

Mr Darma said the product would create new opportunities for diaspora participation in Nigeria’s housing sector.

Federal Mortgage Bank
August 8, 2026

Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative Party vows to end social housing for Nigerians, other foreign nationals in UK

Ms Whately said Britain’s welfare system should not be a cash machine for foreigners.

Conservative Party
August 8, 2026

Ireland deports six Nigerians guilty of 35 criminal charges 

The Irish government also noted that more deportation flights were scheduled to be carried out throughout the remainder of the year.

Ireland deports six Nigerians guilty of 35 criminal charges
August 7, 2026

Nigeria’s Oluwasola Oyeniran emerges as best graduating U.S. navy recruit

Mr Oyeniran earned the prestigious military excellence award after graduating as the top sailor in his class.

Oluwasola Oyeniran
August 7, 2026

U.S. jails Nigerian Adedayo Fateru for $1.7 million money laundering 

The Department of Justice said Mr Fateru was sentenced to 87 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release.

Adedayo Fateru
August 6, 2026

Lekan Remilekun Amos: Ilaje singer with unique fervour for inspirational songs

Lekan’s music has penetrated several Christian denominations, especially the Pentecostals, with huge worshippers; a feat exclusive to him among other Zion music singers.

Lekan Remilekun Amos
August 6, 2026

Two sentenced to 20-year jail term for trafficking 11 Nigerians for internet fraud

The convicts took away their mobile phones and their identification cards when they arrived.