Friday, November 13, 2026

Diaspora

December 12, 2024

Nigerian man who sat WASSCE 17 times bags distinction from London school 

“I persevered, ultimately earning two honorary doctorates and publishing in mental health journals,” stated Mr Ahmadu.

Emmanuel Ahmadu
December 9, 2024

Tinubu congratulates Ogunyemi on election as Canada’s medical association president

Mr Tinubu assured Mr Ogunyemi of the prayers and unwavering support of the Nigerian government and its people.

Bolu Ogunyemi
December 6, 2024

Japa: FG reiterates commitment to protecting citizens abroad

The theme underscores the invaluable contributions of migrants to the socio-economic development of Nigeria and their destination countries.

Ahmed Tijani
December 5, 2024

FBI traces Bobo Chicago’s million-dollar fraud to African Shrine; CEO Wale Ogundana loses nightclub licence

The Nevada state government immediately moved against Mr Ogundana and pulled the plug on his licence to operate the nightclub business.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
December 3, 2024

NiDCOM congratulates Nigerian man Fadare for winning Canada’s parliamentary election

Mr Dabiri-Erewa stated that Mr Fadare’s victory represented “a win for all Nigerians in the diaspora, and by extension, Africans.”

Adegoke Fadare
December 3, 2024

Nigerian man convicted for raping minor girl in repeat offence, detained for deportation to Lagos

“This Nigerian national was arrested for rape and later released, only to commit another sexual crime against the same victim,” said ERO.

ERO operatives
November 29, 2024

Okonjo-Iweala appointed as WTO director-general for second term

The World Trade Organisation has confirmed the reappointment of Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its director-general for a second term.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
November 28, 2024

FBI arrests notorious fraudster Bola ‘Bobo Chicago’ over $2.8 million business email ramp, money laundering

Bobo Chicago, 25, was said to have terrorised Nigerians living in the Houston metro area before fleeing to Chicago to take up residency.

Bolanle ‘Bobo Chicago’ Bombata mugshot
November 27, 2024

U.S. lawmakers slam State Department for denying Nigerians, Ghanaians visas at higher rates than Asian applicants

The data analysis showed that 75 per cent of Nigerians were denied study visas in 2023. Ghana’s refusal rate was 63 per cent in 2023, and Kenyans’ 74 per cent.

Nigerians and Ghanaians waving countries' flags