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Diaspora

July 18, 2023

U.S. Homeland Security indicts two Nigerians for money laundering

An unsealed indictment today shows Dasola Abdulraheem and Ismaila Abdulraheem, former spouses, received the proceeds of various financial frauds into accounts they controlled.

HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICERS, STASH OF DOLLARS
July 18, 2023

Ministers: Tinubu urged to appoint qualified Nigerians in diaspora

President Bola Tinubu has been asked to appoint qualified Nigerians in the diaspora into his government.

Nigerians in Diaspora
July 14, 2023

UK to increase visa application, NHS fees for immigrants significantly

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that “across the board visa application fees are going to go up significantly and similarly for the IHS.”

United Kingdom Prime minister, Rishi Sunak
July 7, 2023

William Nneji extradited for money laundering, jailed 40 months in U.S.

William Nneji processed through two companies, including one owned by his brother, codefendant Chima Nneji, and one owned by his wife.

U.S. SECRET POLICE
July 6, 2023
NIGERIAN STUDENTS IN U.S. (PHOTO CREDIT: Gatekeepers news)
July 5, 2023

Achunike Okafor honoured by U.S. school for record-breaking GPA in Newark; gets 40 scholarship offers

Achunike Okafor received an International Baccalaureate diploma with a record-shattering 4.625.grade-point average from the school.

ACHUNIKE OKAFOR
July 3, 2023

Five Nigerians indicted for business email compromise schemes, money laundering

Adelekan, Baiyewu, Dudubo, Omotayo, and Suleiman are charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering. If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
July 1, 2023

Citizens attacking politicians abroad over poor governance in Nigeria: NICASA

“It is pertinent to note that you cannot stop the masses from overreacting to what is happening.”

Benjamin Okoli (Photo credit: Nigerian community news)
June 30, 2023

Mr Woodberry’s father died before he was born; Dubai police tortured him before FBI arrived, lawyer tells court

In the court documents obtained by The Gazette, the lawyer also stated that Mr Woodberry’s father had died before he was born.

Woodberry
June 30, 2023

Mr Woodberry changed in prison; studied money management, how to find jobs online, lawyer tells court

“While incarcerated, he has used his time well,” said the lawyer. “He has earned several certificates of completion from the MCC, including world government.”

MR WOODBERRY