Nigeria’s demand for compensation for nationals who lost property during xenophobic attacks in South Africa has been met with strong resistance from South African authorities, who argue that only legally…
Deploy Skills for Africas Growth, NiDCOM Urges Nigerian Professionals
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has urged Nigerian professionals abroad to leverage their skills, influence, and resources to drive innovation and investment across Africa. Speaking at…
Ghanaian Kwabena Kissi Sentenced to Four Years in UK Bank Robbery Case
A UK court has sentenced Kwabena Kissi, a 40-year-old Ghanaian man, to three years and four months in prison for stealing £117,000 from a Santander bank in London by posing…
Q2 2026 Report: Nigerian Criminals Captured and Convicted Abroad
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…