Thursday, July 23, 2026

Diaspora

May 7, 2026

Human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu named 2026 Paddock Teaching Award recipient

The former chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission joins other previous notable winners of the award, including Michael J. Glennon, Dyan Mazurana and Carolyn Gideon.

Chidi Odinkalu
May 7, 2026

UK boy arrested for murder of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor

The Metropolitan Police in a statement on Thursday stated that investigation into the murder commenced on April 2, 2026.

Eghosa Ogbebor
May 7, 2026

Alleged Nigerian billionaire drug baron Amadi Simon captured in Switzerland: NDLEA

Several bank accounts and cryptocurrency addresses used by the cartel to conceal hundreds of billions of illicit funds have also been identified and blocked, the NDLEA said.

Amadi Simon
May 6, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: NANS threatens protest, picketing South African firms in Nigeria

NANS has threatened to stage peaceful protests and picket South African businesses in Nigeria over renewed xenophobic attacks.

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 5, 2026

Senate calls on Tinubu to revoke MTN, DSTV licences, evacuate Nigerians from South Africa to take over 

Mr Oshiomhole said, “If you hit me, I’ll hit you. I think it’s appropriate in diplomacy.”

Xenophobic attack in South Africa
May 5, 2026

Two Nigerians arraigned in Cyprus after police discovered drugs, grenade, bullet casings in their residence

Both Messrs Adelasa and Okoro were vharged to court with police testifying that the two defendants had been living in Cyprus illegally.

Jesutimileyin Bolarinwa Adelasa and Excellent Chizorom Anthony Okoro
May 5, 2026

“Why I’m supporting xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa,” says Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

Ms Ngobese-Zuma is a hardline campaigner against irregular or undocumented immigration.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma
May 5, 2026

Thai police nab 21-year-old Nigerian student Louis Junior in nationwide crackdown on cocaine dealers

Mr Junior was apprehended last Saturday during an attempt to meet up with a cop who posed as a buyer for 40 grams of cocaine.

Nigerian student, Louis Junior
May 5, 2026

Nigeria condemns threats against citizens in South Africa

Nigeria welcomed the memorandum on the early warning mechanism, signed by both countries, and urged its immediate activation whenever threats emerge.

Kimiebi Ebienfa
May 4, 2026

Nigerian doctors under travel ban now allowed to stay in U.S.: Trump Administration

Medical doctors from Nigeria and other countries under travel ban can now stay and practise in the U.S. due to modifications of President Donald Trump’s sweeping travel ban.

Nigerian doctors in U.S.