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January 21, 2026

U.S. court denies bail as Trump admin moves to deport Nigerian fraudster Ijeoma Mbonu

The Nigerian woman, who entered the U.S. in 2017 on a B-2 visa, was the liaison between Yahoo Boys and their victims

ICE operatives arresting undocumented immigrants
January 20, 2026

Canadian judge grants asylum relief to Nigerian engineer who rejected father’s demand to join Ogboni fraternity

Mr Justice Favel of the Federal court in Ottawa, Ontario, backed Mr Ogunwola that the RAD erred in its decision to underestimate the influence of Ogboni fraternity.

Canadian court in Ottawa
January 20, 2026

Conservative Party MPs defected to Reform Party on character not ideology, says Kemi Badenoch 

Mrs Badenoch said, “We are the party of the right and must remain so.”

Kemi Badenoch (Credit: Arise TV)
January 19, 2026

Canadian court grants asylum relief to Nigerian woman who fears trauma from husband’s family for being childless

Mrs Olanipekun submitted an excerpt from a Nigerian blog post discussing infertility and societal attitudes towards childless women.

Courtroom in Canada
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