The death of Nigerian citizen Ekpenyong Andrew following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa, has sparked widespread grief, outrage, and calls for justice among…
Two Nigerians Face 100-Year Prison Sentence Over $100M Scam Scheme
Two Nigerian men, Akinade Raheem and Abayomi Eletu, are facing up to 50 years in prison each for their involvement in a massive tax fraud scheme that allegedly stole over…
Yahoo Boys Akinade Raheem and Abayomi Eletu Arrested Over $100 Million Identity Fraud Scheme
Two Nigerian-linked fraudsters, Akinade Raheem and Abayomi Eletu, have been charged in the United States for orchestrating a massive stolen-identity tax refund fraud scheme that targeted the U.S. Internal Revenue…
Nigerian Woman Nnenna Oketa Arrested at Canadian Airport with Seven Forged Passports, Faces Prosecution
The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing challenges of smuggling counterfeit documents across international borders. Authorities warn that such actions not only violate Canadian law but also undermine public…
Nigerian Anthony Sobogun Sentenced to 28 Years in UK for Child Sexual Abuse
A Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom, Anthony Adewale Sobogun, has been sentenced to 28 years in prison after being found guilty of 17 counts of non-recent sexual abuse…
UK-Based Nigerian Oluwadamilola Ogunyankinnu Charged with Murder Over Fatal Stabbing of Film Student
A Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom, Oluwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old film student Finbar Sullivan at Primrose Hill in London….
Nigerian Fined at Canadian Airport for Smuggling 40kg of Chicken and Kilishi
A Nigerian traveller arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport has been fined by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) after being caught with over 40 kilograms of undeclared jerky and…
NiDCOM Boss and Influencer Slam Embassies Over Persistent Passport Delays
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Chief Executive Officer, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the practice of some Nigerian embassies withholding applicants’ passports for extended periods after visa submissions, calling for…
UK-Based Ghanaian Chef Stephen Akuoko Sentenced to Two Years for Storing Food in Toilet
A United Kingdom-based Ghanaian chef, Stephen Akuoko, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, after being convicted of storing food for public consumption in unsanitary conditions,…