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Diaspora

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
April 27, 2026

Envoy condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa

Nigeria has condemned the killing of two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, by South African National Defence Force operatives on Saturday, in Port Elizabeth.

Ninikanwa Okey-Uche
April 25, 2026

Tinubu hails Nigerian-American basketball star Anosike on historic feats in China

Mr Tinubu said the achievements reflected Mr Anosike’s exceptional talent, discipline and resilience.

Ejimofor Anosike.
April 25, 2026

ICE to deport 53-year-old Nigerian Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo accused of child molestation, sexual battery

The ICE said Mr Olusanjo was previously arrested for child molestation and sexual battery amongst other offences.

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April 22, 2026

“Employer’s exploitation I suffered in Canada showed corruption not only in Nigeria,” says 56-year-old asylum seeker Taofeek Olajide

Despite the tedious nature of the job, the 56-year-old said that his employer constantly owed him salaries.

Taofeek Olajide
April 22, 2026

FBI declares convicted fugitive Nigerian fraudster Emuobosan Emanuella Hall wanted

According to U.S. Department of Justice, Ms pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud mostly older women in a romance scam.

Ms Hall's Wanted Poster
April 22, 2026

Olaolukitan Abel found dead in police custody after opening fire, killing residents in Atlanta

Olaolukitan Abel, a U.S.-based Nigerian arrested for opening fire and killing two women in Atlanta has been found dead in his cell at the DeKalb County Jail.

Olaolukitan Abel