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September 30, 2026

Indian hospital uses ex-Nigerian leader Abdulsalami Abubakar in online commercial for knee surgery

The video promoting the hospital’s services was shared on the facility’s social media platforms, showing Mr Abubakar recovering from knee replacement surgery at the facility.

Screenshot of Abdulsalami Abubakar in commercial
September 30, 2026

USAF cybercriminals Chijioke Odimegwu, Harafat Mogaji jailed 189 months for multimillion-dollar phishing heist

Chijioke Odimegwu and Harafat Mogaji, former members of the United States Air Force at the time, attacked businesses with email “spamming” and phishing campaigns.

Harafat Mogaji
September 28, 2026

ICE captures Nigerian Greg Chukwuka Orji convicted of dangerous drugs offences

The 22-year-old was arrested alongside other illegal immigrants who were also formerly convicted of crimes.

Greg Chukwuka Orji,
September 27, 2026

Canada-based Nigerian tech recruiter Ebunoluwa Tomiwa faces prosecution for human trafficking, sexual offences

The police said Mr Tomiwa voluntarily turned himself in hours after he was declared wanted.

Canada-based Nigerian tech recruiter Ebunoluwa Tomiwa
September 27, 2026

Nigerian-Canadian lecturer wins award

Mr Adesola said, “I have not been doing this work alone. And so, the award belongs to everyone who has supported me.”

September 27, 2026
Home Office
September 26, 2026

NIS releases appointment link for UK special passport intervention

The NIS had earlier extended the exercise to run from October 6 to 30.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
September 26, 2026

NIS extends passport issuance intervention for Nigerians in UK

The NIS said the extension would be from October 6 to 30.

September 26, 2026

ICE nabs convicted Nigerian Obiageriaku Jane Iheanacho, lists her among America’s “Worst of worst criminals” for deportation

Mr Mullin said ICE would not stop enforcing the law, deporting illegal aliens, and protecting Americans.

September 25, 2026

Xenophobia: RCCG begins repatriation of 500 Nigerians from South Africa

The RCCG Task Force welcomed the first batch of 100 Nigerians on Thursday night at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.