The Nigerian government has successfully evacuated the first batch of 258 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following a surge in xenophobic attacks, marking a decisive step in protecting its citizens…
Evacuated Nigerians Prepare to Leave South Africa Amid Expired Visas and Failed Asylum Claims Ahead of Xenophobic Attacks
Nigerians evacuated from South Africa due to escalating xenophobic attacks were already eager to return home even before the violence intensified, according to Smart Nwobi, President of the Nigeria Union…
UK Police Intensify Manhunt for Prison Escapee Temitope Segun
The UK Metropolitan Police have released a public appeal for information after a 25-year-old Nigerian man, Temitope Segun, escaped from a prison transport van in Woolwich, south London. The incident…
Nigerian Labour Leader Domingo Adeleke Dies During ILC Conference in Switzerland
In a show of solidarity, members of the NLC leadership visited the hospital in Annemasse, France, where Mr Adeleke’s body was being kept. The visit was aimed at paying respects…
UK Shadow Home Secretary Calls for Deportation of Nigerian Gift Oladele and Other Migrant Rapists After Jail Terms
The UK Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Philp, has called for the deportation of Nigerian national Gift Oladele, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the brutal rape of…
Katsina Student Excels in U.S., Earns Governor Raddas Praise
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Programme is a highly competitive initiative that selects only a few students from across Nigeria each year. Miss Sa’adu was among just seven Nigerian…
Festus Anyiam Convicted of Money Laundering and Identity Theft, Faces Decades in U.S. Prison
A Nigerian man, Festus Anyiam, has been convicted by a federal jury in the United States for stealing government funds and laundering money obtained through a fraudulent tax refund scheme…
Ex-Radio Nigeria Broadcaster Roseline Ogunro Elected Mayor of Islington: A Historic Triumph
In her new role, Ogunro will represent the ward of St. Peter’s and Canalside, while also engaging with the broader East Islington community. She emphasized the importance of understanding the…
Ex-Nigerian Broadcaster Roseline Ogunro Elected Mayor of Islington: A Historic Win Celebrated Across Communities
Roseline Ogunro, a Nigerian-born broadcaster and community advocate, has been appointed Mayor of Islington in London, United Kingdom, on May 27, 2024, marking a historic milestone for British-Nigerian leadership and…