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January 17, 2026

Canada stabilises courses eligible for post-graduation work permit in 2026

IRCC stated, “To meet the field of study requirement, your CIP code must be on the list of currently eligible CIP codes…”

Students in a Canadian university.
January 17, 2026

Canada-based Nigerian man arrested over alleged stabbing of roommate in Ontario

The police arrived at the scene after the 38-year-old suspect had allegedly assaulted and stabbed his roommate.

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January 13, 2026

Europol captures Nigerian Black Axe cultists for cyber fraud, other crimes in Spain

“The group’s annual criminal proceeds are estimated to be in the billions of euros, generated through many small-scale operations,” Europol said.

Europol operatives+Black Axe logo.
January 12, 2026

Trump govt revoked over 100,000 visas of Nigerians, others in one year: Official

Mr Trump had promised during his campaign to carry out America’s largest deportation programme.

U.S. President Donald
January 10, 2026

Kemi Badenoch urges protesting Iranians to end Islamic govt; accuses Ayatollah’s regime of exporting terrorism to countries

Ms Badenoch said, “Now the regime is doing what authoritarian governments always do when they are afraid: trying to silence the truth.”

Iranian protesters
January 7, 2026

Nigerian travellers, others must pay $15,000 visa bond to enter U.S.: Trump Govt

The U.S. Department of State has mandated that Nigerians seeking a B1 or B2 visa post a bond of between $5,000 and $15,000.

Donald Trump
January 3, 2026

Venezuela seeks emergency UN meeting after U.S. captured President Maduro, wife

The Venezuela defense minister described the U.S. airstrikes as an invasion.

President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores
January 3, 2026

Trump says U.S. forces capture President Nicolas Maduro months after declaring him wanted for cocaine trafficking

Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, announced Mr Maduro has been captured and would be moved out of his country.

Nicolás Maduro
January 3, 2026

Canada’s police declare Nigerian wanted for allegedly assaulting vulnerable adults at Toronto care home

The authorities urged anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua
December 30, 2025

Former Bloods gangster Tunde Ijaoba nabbed in U.S. for drug trafficking, robbery

“Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba is a criminal illegal alien from Nigeria and former member of the Bloods — a notoriously violent street gang,” ICE said.

Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba