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Diaspora

July 28, 2026

Afeez Adewale jailed for wire fraud, sextortion tied to death of U.S. citizen

Internet fraudster Afeez Adewale has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud.

Internet fraudster
July 27, 2026

Nigerian Chika Ibe collapsed, died during arrest: South African Police

Many Africans have been forced to flee for their lives amid xenophobic violence ravaging the country.

South African Police officers
July 26, 2026

Ex-governorship candidate Uche Nwosu seeks reform of Igbo apprenticeship system

He said the apprenticeship model remained one of the most enduring indigenous economic systems, empowering generations of entrepreneurs.

Uche Nwosu
July 26, 2026
July 25, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria para powerlifters set world records in Scotland 

Folasade Oluwafemiayo lifted 175kg on her third and final attempt, breaking her own world record for the second time during the competition.

July 25, 2026

Nigerians decry alleged killing of another compatriot by South African police, demand action from Tinubu govt

“By now I expect the Nigeria government to cut diplomatic ties with South Africa and to suspend the South Africa ambassador to Nigeria,” one of the commenters said.

July 25, 2026

D’banj emerges first Nigerian entertainer to ring London Stock Exchange closing bell

The singer described the occasion as a historic moment and shared photographs from the ceremony.

D’banj, has become the first Nigerian artiste to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange
July 25, 2026

Nigerian nun Ugboaja detained by ICE while walking to Mass says incident hurting, ready for Tuesday check-in appointment

Ms Ugboaja appealed to the Trump administration to ensure that individuals arrested by ICE during its nationwide immigration crackdown are given the opportunity to have their cases heard.

U.S.-based Nigerian Roman Catholic nun and nurse, Leticia
July 25, 2026

Six Nigerians, one Senegalese arrested for visa overstay, immigration violation in Thailand 

The operation which led to the arrest of the suspects was ordered by the National Police Chief Police General Kittirat Phanphet as part of nationwide crackdown on illegal immigrants.

July 24, 2026

Nigerians abroad can now register births, deaths online, population commission says

The NPC said the digital registration system became operational on July 1, replacing the paper-based process that had been in use since 1988.

National Population Commission