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…
Nigerian businesswoman Bukky Olukoga pleads guilty in U.S., forfeits multimillion-dollar illicit proceeds
Records reviewed during the investigation showed that Ms Olukoga received approximately $69,966 via Cash App between May and October 2020 and $239,855 via Zelle from 59 individuals between April and…
Nigerians Protest Delayed Repatriation in South Africa, Cite Lack of Shelter and Food
Nigerians in South Africa staged a peaceful protest in Pretoria on Monday, demanding urgent repatriation amid delays in flight arrangements and rising xenophobic attacks across the country. The demonstration, held…