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June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: FG engages South African authorities on safety of Nigerians awaiting evacuation

Mr Ebienfa gave the assurance in a statement in Abuja to mark the arrival of the second batch of Nigerian evacuees from Johannesburg.

Violence in South Africa
June 27, 2026

June 30 not shutdown day in South Africa; people should go about their business: Justice Minister

Ms Kubayi stated, “Enforcement of the law is the responsibility of the state.”

minister of justice, Mmamoloko Kubayi
June 25, 2026

How travel agent presented his wife as my spouse to British govt, denied my partner visa: UK-based Nigerian

“The visa application was refused because the Home Office believed that I already had a marriage on record in the United Kingdom,” Mr Makinde said.

Nigerians in UK
June 25, 2026

Anambra politician Franklin Nwadialu nabbed in U.S., jailed five years for multimillion-dollar romance scam

Mr Nwadialu, elected chairman in 2024, was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison for his scheme to steal some $3.5 million via an online romance scam.

Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialu
June 24, 2026

Nigerian businesswoman Bukky Olukoga pleads guilty in U.S., forfeits multimillion-dollar illicit proceeds

“I believe that the message exchange shows that Olukoga was asking for $3 per every $100 that she moved,” a U.S. special agent said in a court document.

HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICERS, STASH OF DOLLARS
June 23, 2026

U.S.-based Nigerian nurse Olufemi Olaifa arraigned for alleged sexual assault at rehabilitation home

The BPD said, “The investigation revealed that a 30-year-old female resident reported being sexually assaulted by a male nurse employed at the facility.”

U.S.-based Nigerian nurse Olufemi Olaifa
June 22, 2026

FULL LIST: Nigerians playing for other countries at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Peoples Gazette profiled 15 players of Nigerian heritage who are representing other nations at the tournament in North America.

Noni Madueke ,Bukayo Saka,Eberechi Eze,Antonio Nusa,Folarin Balogun,Manuel Akanji,Noah Okafor,Michael Olise,Carney Chukwuemeka ,David Alaba,Felix Nmecha,Jamal Musiala,Ime Okon,Tani Oluwaseyi ,Promise David
June 21, 2026

Tinubu to confer national honours on Nigerians serving at UN: Jimoh Ibrahim

Mr Jimoh expressed appreciation to Nigerian professionals serving across UN agencies.

Jimoh Ibrahim
June 20, 2026

Nigerian community in South Africa seeks urgent help for stranded compatriots

The statement stated, “We encourage individuals, organisations, businesses, and community groups, who are able to assist to contribute towards this humanitarian effort.”

Amb. Bianca Ojukwu and Stranded Nigerians