The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Programme is a highly competitive initiative that selects only a few students from across Nigeria each year. Miss Sa’adu was among just seven Nigerian…
Festus Anyiam Convicted of Money Laundering and Identity Theft, Faces Decades in U.S. Prison
A Nigerian man, Festus Anyiam, has been convicted by a federal jury in the United States for stealing government funds and laundering money obtained through a fraudulent tax refund scheme…
Ex-Radio Nigeria Broadcaster Roseline Ogunro Elected Mayor of Islington: A Historic Triumph
In her new role, Ogunro will represent the ward of St. Peter’s and Canalside, while also engaging with the broader East Islington community. She emphasized the importance of understanding the…
Ex-Nigerian Broadcaster Roseline Ogunro Elected Mayor of Islington: A Historic Win Celebrated Across Communities
Roseline Ogunro, a Nigerian-born broadcaster and community advocate, has been appointed Mayor of Islington in London, United Kingdom, on May 27, 2024, marking a historic milestone for British-Nigerian leadership and…
FG to repatriate over 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa
Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that the screening is ongoing, with many more individuals still registering for the programme. She stated that President Bola Tinubu has approved funds to facilitate the evacuation, and…
UK Court Sentences Nigerian Fawaz Abdulkareem to Life Imprisonment for Murder of 30-Year-Old Daniel Manuel
A Nigerian man, Fawaz Abdulkareem, has been sentenced to life in prison in the United Kingdom for the murder of 30-year-old Daniel Manuel, following a violent incident that unfolded in…
397 Nigerians Undergo Screening to Depart South Africa
Authorities in eThekwini Municipality, which includes Durban, have reportedly moved foreign nationals to screening centres to verify their documentation. This follows a series of anti-foreigner protests that have swept through…
Nigerian Don Presents Anti-Terrorism Play in the United States
Nigerian lecturer Pelumi Folajimi has presented his unpublished drama manuscript, Terrorists Upon Us, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in the United States, drawing attention to the ongoing security challenges…
UK Judge Sentences Nigerian Man to Jail for Fraud, Calls Him Fool for Skipping Trial
Judge Auty KC rejected the defence, stating that Fatunmbi had already forfeited his right to defend himself by failing to appear. The judge added two months to the original 12-month…