Thursday, October 8, 2026

Diaspora

February 21, 2025

FG to create diaspora city to boost tourism

“This is where members of the diaspora can seamlessly invest and ensure a sustainable connection with their homeland and roots,’’ the minister said.

Hannatu Musa-Musawa (credit: Punch)
February 21, 2025

Former Kuda executive accuses CEO Babatunde Ogundeyi of sex discrimination, harassment

Insisting her dismissal was due to discrimination, Ms Hewat further accused Mr Ogundeyi of berating two female employees by calling them “low class”.

Babatunde Ogundeyi
February 19, 2025

Interior ministry says new passport printers installed in Atlanta, New York consulates

The interior minister’s media aide, Babatunde Alao, said the devices were delivered and installed on February 18.

Interior minister; Nigerian passports
February 4, 2025

Canadian judge rules bribery, extortion official policy of Nigerian police, denies asylum to retired officer

Due to the tarnished image of Nigeria’s police abroad, several asylum applications by former security operatives have fallen through.

IGP and officers extorting drivers
February 2, 2025

Stakeholders call for more investment in basketball development

Edem said he had invested well over N300 million to develop basketball at the grassroots.

Basketball court
January 29, 2025

Nigerian who defrauded Americans for decade with 14,000 stolen identities sentenced to 54 months’ imprisonment

“This defendant made it his full-time job to defraud the U.S. for years before the pandemic,” said a U.S. attorney.

U.S. prisoner in cuffs
January 27, 2025

U.S. denies residency to Nigerian woman after DNA shows sponsor not her biological father

“Mr Adex Odiete, her father, had been a victim of a paternity fraud perpetrated by the mother of Linda Odiete,” Mr Odiete’s lawyer said.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
January 23, 2025

Diaspora Petition: Interior minister orders NIS to deploy new passport printers to Atlanta, New York consulates

Mr Alao said, “This short-term solution aims to resolve the current challenge promptly.’’

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
January 18, 2025

Japa: UK not hotel; won’t accept every immigrant, says Kemi Badenoch

Ms Badench, who migrated from Nigeria to the UK, insisted that immigrants who do not want to integrate into British culture should not be in the UK.

Kemi Badenoch (Credit: UK Guardian)
January 17, 2025

Nigerians in U.S. accuse FG of running inefficient passport system, risking security breach

OAN asked Mr Tunji-Ojo to “act swiftly and rectify this situation” while providing periodic updates to Nigerians in the U.S. on actions taken.

Nigerians Abroad