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Diaspora

August 30, 2026

Nigerian ex-carer Ediongseyene Essien jailed in UK for robbing elderly patients

Mr Essien, 32, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, Merseyside Police announced in a statement after he was jailed.

Ediongseyene Essien
August 30, 2026

U.S. court jails Nigerian Olusegun Adejorin eight years for stealing $7.5 million from charities

Mr Adejorin was extradited from Ghana to the U.S. to face trial over his criminal activities in August 2024.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
August 29, 2026

U.S.-based Oluwasegun Baiyewu jailed for  laundering $3.1 million via car shipments to Nigeria

The DoJ said between May 2020 and October 2021, Mr Baiyewu worked with at least six other co-conspirators in the United States and Nigeria.

U.S. court room
August 29, 2026

Nigerian Hope Chioma Patrick arrested, charged with child trafficking in Barbados

The 28-year-old Nigerian appeared before Magistrate Keitha Ellis in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday 27th August 2026.

Hope Chioma Patrick,
August 27, 2026

GoFundMe launched for family of Nigerian Mayowa Emmanuel who died in UK after cancer battle

Mr Edoho said, “The Nigerian community in the UK is appealing for support following the death of Mayowa Emmanuel…after a battle with cancer.”

Mayowa Emmanuel
August 24, 2026

Nigerian Olukanyinsola Odebode jailed 12 years for rape, sexual assault

A UK court has sentenced a Nigerian, Olukanyinsola Odebode, to 12 years in prison for raping a woman and assault another lady.

August 24, 2026

Obi launches Obidient Connect campaign, seeks donations for 2027 presidential election

Peter Obi has unveiled ‘Obidient Connect’, soliciting donations and support from Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for his presidential ambition.

ObidientConnect
August 23, 2026
Netherlands flag
August 21, 2026

Nigerian drug trafficker Gideon Olumoyegun convicted in UK, awaits sentencing September 3

The 26-year-old Nigerian and his gang members arrived in the UK on the same flights from Thailand via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

August 20, 2026

Nigerian national Akinpelumi Oyewusi convicted of wire fraud, identity theft in U.S.

Akinpelumi Olawale Oyewusi, 60, of Hyattsville, Maryland, is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with the white-collar crime.