TotalEnergies and Nigerian energy company AMNI International have officially made a final investment decision on the development of the Ima gas field offshore Nigeria, marking a major milestone in unlocking…
ICE Arrests Nigerian National Olawunmi Johnson for Illegal Voting and False U.S. Citizenship Claim
George Johnson, a 67-year-old Nigerian national residing in Olathe, Kansas, has been arrested and charged by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen and illegally…
Black Market in Nigeria Aims for Guinness World Record: 5 Key Facts to Know
Nollywood is set to make history on Saturday, September 26, as the crime thriller Black Market attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the largest single-location film screening, with…
Olamide Shanu Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Money Laundering and Sextortion Scheme Targeting 150 Americans
Olamide Shanu, a Nigerian cybercriminal known as a “Yahoo Boy,” has pleaded guilty in the United States to charges involving a massive international fraud scheme that defrauded over 150 American…
Nigerian Black Mentor Joseph Nantomah Jailed in U.S. for Fraudulently Using Investors and Church Members Money to Buy Fake Doctorate and Yacht
Joseph Nantomah, a 49-year-old Nigerian national known online as “The Black Mentor,” has been sentenced to four years in U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a $2.7 million investment fraud scheme…
UK Bars Nigerian-Trained Teachers from Direct QTS Application Pathway
The UK government has tightened eligibility rules for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England, effectively barring Nigerian-, Ghanaian-, and Indian-trained teachers from using the direct application service starting September 9,…
Disgraced Nigerian Lawyers Sanctioned in U.S. and UK Still Free to Practice in Nigeria
The NBA spokesperson admitted that the possibility of these lawyers defrauding Nigerian clients is real, especially given their history of misconduct abroad. He stressed that the association must strengthen its…
Lawyer Ikeni Mbako Allison Suspended After Guilty Verdict for Harassing Woman in UK
This case highlights the increasing scrutiny placed on legal professionals for their conduct outside of courtroom duties. In recent years, regulatory bodies have taken stronger stances against unethical behavior, particularly…
Nigerian Visa Fraudster and Thief Apprehended at USCIS Houston Office
A Nigerian national has been arrested in Houston, Texas, on charges of visa fraud and theft exceeding $300,000, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The individual, whose…