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February 12, 2026

Nigerian-Canadian who killed roommate with sword convicted of manslaughter

Michael Elendu, a Nigerian-Canadian convicted nearly three years ago of murdering his roommate, has been found guilty of the lesser offence of manslaughter following a retrial.

Michael Elendu
February 12, 2026

Protest rocks Irish Justice Department over deportation order against Nigerian family in Dublin

Titilayo Oluwakemi Oyekanmi and her sons, Samuel, Joseph and Genesis, were issued a deportation order after their asylum application appeal was unsuccessful.

Protest rocks Irish Justice Department over deportation order against Nigerian family in Dublin
February 10, 2026

NICASA decries brutal murder of Nigerian, Emeka Uzor, in South Africa

The association urged members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding.

South Africa
February 10, 2026

Many Nigerians feared dead after boat capsized off Libyan coast: IOM

At least 53 migrants, including two babies, are feared dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsized off the coast of Libya.

Migrants' boat
February 9, 2026

Nigerians’ visa overstay can ruin chances of responsible travellers, U.S. warns

The mission said visa compliance will secure the continued access of responsible travellers who adhere to the rules.

Nigerians at the Airport
February 9, 2026

UK court begins sentencing of Nigerian Anthony Esan for stabbing top army officer

Mr Esan stabbed Mr Teeton at Sally Port Gardens, near Brompton Barracks, Chatham, on July 23, 2024.

Anthony Esan
February 9, 2026

UK govt to end asylum hotels for refugees from Nigeria, others amid immigration reform

In addition, the government also vowed a crackdown on asylum seekers who break laws in the UK.

Refugees in UK
February 9, 2026

Cambridge University returns 116 Benin artefacts to NCMM

The university said this was a major step in its ongoing efforts to address colonial-era dispossession of cultural heritage.

February 8, 2026

I blocked Remi Tinubu from using my platform to cover up Christian ‘genocide’ in Nigeria: U.S. Broadcaster

The broadcast journalist added, “I’m not gonna give them a platform to cover up what they’re doing in Nigeria.”

Tony Perkins and Remi Tinubu