In the second quarter of 2026, a surge in arrests, convictions, and imprisonments of Nigerians abroad has drawn attention to rising criminal activities involving citizens of Nigeria across multiple continents….
Tinubu Government Urged to Establish Entrepreneurs Fund for Nigerians Repatriated from South Africa Amid Xenophobia Concerns
Mr Olunloyo described the current situation in South Africa as “cautiously tense but relatively stable,” though many Nigerians still face targeted hostility, business disruptions, and ongoing anxiety. He condemned the…
Group Calls on FG to Support Nigerians Repatriated from South Africa
The NUSA official called for stronger government action, including the establishment of a comprehensive repatriation programme, recall of diplomatic staff to exert greater pressure, compensation for victims, increased staffing at…
Nigerian-Born Engineer Banjo Popoola Convicted of Multimillion-Dollar Contract Fraud in U.S.
Banjo Popoola, a 57-year-old Nigerian-American building inspector for the City of St. Louis, has pleaded guilty to stealing $1.64 million in public funds meant for housing repairs to finance a…
Youth Leaders Urge Protection for Nigerians Amid Xenophobia in South Africa
Nigerians living in South Africa are facing increasing harassment, prompting the Forum of National Youth Leaders of registered political parties in Nigeria to call for urgent protection and stronger diplomatic…
ICE Releases Nigerian Catholic Nun Leticia Ugboaja Amid Backlash After Detention En Route to Texas Church for Sunday Mass
Nigerian Roman Catholic nun and nurse Leticia Ugboaja has been released from U.S. immigration detention after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to church in South…
One Woman Killed Every 49 Hours by Intimate Partner, Warns Rights Activist
Femicide in Nigeria has reached alarming levels, with a woman or girl killed every 49 hours, according to data from the Femicide Observatory run by DOHS Care Foundation, a women’s…
June 30 Not Shutdown Day in South Africa, Says Justice Minister: Citizens Advised to Go About Daily Business
The South African government has firmly declared that June 30 is a normal day, dismissing claims of a nationwide shutdown or escalation of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals. Minister of…
Anambra Politician Franklin Nwadialu Jailed for 5 Years in U.S. Over Multimillion-Dollar Romance Scam
This case highlights the growing global threat of romance scams, particularly those originating from Nigeria and targeting vulnerable populations abroad. It also underscores the reach of international law enforcement in…