Friday, November 13, 2026

Diaspora

November 24, 2025

Nigerian student Uche Okirie stabbed to death by neighbour in UK

The police in Norfolk deemed the incident a murder and swiftly arrested Congolese suspect Benjamin Katheba, who was charged to court on Monday.

Uche Okirie
November 24, 2025

Paystack fires Ezra Olubi for posts on sex with cats, underage girls

“My legal team is now reviewing the process that led to my purported termination, including its consistency with internal policies,” said Mr Olubi. 

Ezra Olubi and Paystack
November 17, 2025

Nigerian students, other foreigners’ enrolment in U.S. universities drops 17% amid visa crackdown

The report noted that 57 per cent of the approximately 825 schools that participated in the study reported decreases in new enrollment from international students.

NIGERIAN STUDENTS ABROAD
November 13, 2025

Nigerians, other immigrants must pass tough English language test to live in Britain: UK Govt

“From January 2026, migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements so they can contribute fully to our national life,” said the UK government.

Illegal immigrants [Credit: Courthouse news service]
November 12, 2025

NAPTIP, partners harmonise systems for safe migration

The collaboration, the NAPTIP boss said, had been vital in enhancing efficiency and promoting sustainability within the agency’s operations.

NAPTIP
November 12, 2025

Trump orders U.S. embassies to reject visa applications of fat Nigerians, other nationals

Mr Trump has announced plans to reject visa applications of certain fat people from Nigeria and other parts of the world.

Trump at airport
November 11, 2025

Nigeria, UK restate commitment to stronger ties

Mr Tuggar described the engagement as constructive and forward-looking.

UK, Nigerian flags
November 11, 2025

UK-based Nigerians David Akintola, Ayomide Olaribiro, Olabiyi Obasa, David Okewole jailed for robbery

David Akintola, Ayomide Olaribiro, Olabiyi Obasa, and David Okewole, have been jailed alongside six others for robbery in the UK.

UK-based Nigerians
November 11, 2025

Desperate to win second term, Tinubu moves to secure Ekweremadu’s premature release to deliver South-East votes

As a presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Tinubu could only poll a sour 4,772 votes in Enugu.

Mugshot of Ekweremadu; Tinubu in Igbo attire
November 10, 2025

Detty December: ATPN seeks partnership with Nigerians in diaspora for sustainable economy

Speaking ahead of the 2025 Detty December celebrations, the ATPN president urged the diaspora to view their visits as an opportunity for cultural and financial reinvestment.

president of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria, Femi Fadina