A Nigerian Catholic priest in Massachusetts, Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, died by suicide on July 2, 2026, just days after being ordered to return to Nigeria, where he had repeatedly…
Nigerian Diaspora Community Hails Jimoh Ibrahims Appointment as Yielding Tangible Results
Another key development welcomed by OAN is the appointment of Ahunna Eziakonwa as the UN secretary-general’s special adviser on Africa. This role positions Nigeria at the heart of UN discussions…
Youth Forum Urges FG to Step Up Protection of Nigerians in South Africa
The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has urged the federal government to step up diplomatic efforts to protect Nigerian citizens facing xenophobic attacks…
Union President Urges Tinubu Government to Evacuate 300 Nigerians Willing to Leave South Africa Amid Xenophobia Tensions
The Nigerian government has already evacuated 284 Nigerians in the fourth phase of its repatriation efforts, bringing the total number of returned citizens to 1,085. Previous evacuations included 262 on…
Ghana Police Arrest Two Nigerians Over Alleged Murder of Compatriot Linked to Internet Fraud Proceeds
Acting on credible intelligence, authorities intercepted and arrested both Eze and Ewa at Tatale, a town near the Togo border, on the same day as the murder. The suspects were…
UK Tightens Immigration Rules: Key Changes for Work, Study, and Family Visas
The UK government has announced a major overhaul of its immigration rules, introducing stricter visa requirements, expanded deportation powers, and a more uniform framework for work, study, and family migration….
Sixth Batch of Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Lands in Lagos
A total of 40 stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks have arrived in Lagos, marking the sixth batch of returnees repatriated under the Nigerian government’s emergency…
Nigerians Express Frustration Over Delays in Passport Processing at London Embassy
The ongoing issues have drawn attention to the need for urgent reforms in the management and operations of the Nigerian High Commission in London. With thousands of Nigerians relying on…
FG Reiterates Commitment to Safe Return of Nigerians from South Africa
The last major evacuation flight, expected to carry approximately 300 Nigerian nationals, is set to arrive in Nigeria next week. This will mark the culmination of a series of coordinated…