Friday, August 28, 2026

Diaspora

May 4, 2026

Riots break out in New York as ICE agents arrest Nigerian Chidozie Okeke over expired documents, drug possession

“During his arrest, Okeke refused to comply with officers’ lawful commands to exit the vehicle and weaponised his vehicle to attempt to hit ICE officers,” said DHS.

May 4, 2026

Nigerians advised against confrontation as xenophobic protests loom in South Africa

The latest advisory came amid growing xenophobic tensions in South Africa, where at least two Nigerian citizens were killed.

Nigerians being attacked in South Africa
May 2, 2026

Nigerian student Obasi Chimezirm Princewill jailed in Cyprus for sexually molesting lady, recording act 

Police Sergeant Mustafa Mahan testified during the trial that authorities also received multiple reports of previous rape accusations against Mr Princewill.

Obasi Chimezirm Princewill
May 1, 2026

Nigerian con men Olalekan Bashiru, Emma Okereke, others convicted in $215 million FBI-led internet fraud bust

In total, they made an estimated $125 million from the scheme, with prosecutors alleging that about $50 million in illicit proceeds was used to purchase cashier’s checks.

Olalekan Bashiru and Emma Okereke
April 30, 2026

Three Nigerians, Thai woman nabbed over alleged romance scam network in Thailand

Authorities stated that their arrest followed an extensive inter-organisation investigation by the country’s Tourist Police and Region 2 investigators.

April 30, 2026

Suspected London gas leak lands several in hospital beds

The station was evacuated after a few passengers reported feeling unwell on Thursday morning.

London
April 29, 2026

Diaspora group urges Tinubu govt to protect Nigerians in South Africa

The president of the network, James Erebuoye, made the call in a statement on Wednesday.

Nigerians being attacked in South Africa
April 29, 2026

Sixty-two Nigerians arrested in Uganda for running illegal church

The agency stated that all 231 individuals arrested across the two operations are currently undergoing rigorous screening and processing.

April 28, 2026

U.S. court jails Nigerian man Patrick Nwaokwu for selling forged nursing diplomas, licences

Nwaokwu and his co-conspirators caused more than $1.5 million in losses.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
April 28, 2026

Nigerians, other foreigners rush to gain citizenship via Canadian-born ancestors

The immigration ministry stated that it received 6,230 applications between December 15, 2025 (when citizenship by descent was announced) and January 31.

Nigerians in Canada