Sunday, October 4, 2026

Diaspora

August 5, 2026

Nigerian author Jerry Falade busted for using AI to land $2 million book deal

Mr Falade, in a statement, rejected claims of using AI, alleging that Black authors particularly face similar accusations when their works gain global attention.

Jerry Falade
August 5, 2026

1,674 Nigerians among 40,817 nationals from India, Mexico, Pakistan, others deported from Canada in six years

Out of the 40,817 illegal immigrants forcefully removed from Canada between 2020 and 2026, there are 7,669 Indians, 6,561 Mexicans, 1,892 Chinese and 1,237 Colombians.

CBSA officer, Canada flag and Air Canada
August 5, 2026

Nigerian, two others arrested in Thailand for visa violation

An investigative team led the arrest of the three suspects apprehended in Phuket, Thailand, for violating the country’s immigration laws in the area.

James Chinekwu Agbo, Essam Abdullah, and Ronelio Sollano
August 5, 2026

African athletes disappear, fail to return home after Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Police Scotland stated that it received reports of several athletes unaccounted for after the tournament.

Ugandan boxers at Glasgow
August 5, 2026

Three Nigerians, 22 others to lose U.S. citizenship for immigration fraud, lying on oath

In 2014, Ms Olaniyi (as Thomas) was convicted in federal court for passport fraud after fingerprint checks revealed her true identity to be Olaniyi.

A U.S. Court, a gavel and U.S. passport.
August 4, 2026

Canada deports 205 Nigerians, 10,402 Indians, Americans, Mexicans, others

Nigeria rank among top 10 illegal immigrants deported from Canada in June.

CBSA officers, Canada flag and Air Canada.
August 4, 2026

Nigerian bodybuilder Samson Dauda aims to clinch second Mr Olympia title after historic triumph

Dauda hoped to reclaim the title at the 2026 Mr Olympia, which will be held in September, after claiming the title in 2024 and taking home the $600,000 grand prize.

Samson Dauda
August 4, 2026

Nigerian man Quadri Lasisi declared missing day after arriving Thailand found alive

Mr Lasisi, identified as an American-Brazilian, was declared missing when he became unreachable on July 22, 2026 a day after he arrived Thailand.

Nigerian man, Quadri Lasis
August 4, 2026

Davido thrills fans at Urbanova Fest pre-party in Toronto

Despite the rainy weather, fans turned out for the sold-out show to watch the award-winning singer.

Davido thrills fans at Urbanova Fest pre-party in Toronto
July 31, 2026

Nigerian Ada Otuka arrested, convicted for U.S. election rigging, illegal voting

Investigation by the FBI and immigration authorities showed she had voted in 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024. She faces up to six years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

Americans voting during 2024 election