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- 17 April 2025
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Nigerian Students Face Deportation Amid U.S Student Visa Crackdown

Hundreds of Nigerian and other international students across the United States, U.S are facing sudden visa cancellations and legal status terminations, sparking panic and confusion on college campuses nationwide. “We thought it was unusual at first,” said Boston-based attorney Matthew Maiona. “Now it’s coming fast and furious.” At least 901 students from 128 colleges have […]

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- 17 April 2025
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Six Nigerian tourists freed after detention in Cape Verde

Six Nigerian tourists detained in Cape Verde have been released and are now in the care of the Nigerian Embassy in Senegal. “Final update: They are free! They’ve passed through the Dakar border and are now in the care of the Nigerian embassy in Senegal,” an X user, @tobiojenike, who raised the issue earlier, announced […]

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- 17 April 2025
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Return Six Detained Nigerian Tourists, NiDCOM Appeals To Cape Verde

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for the immediate release and safe return of six Nigerian tourists currently detained by immigration authorities in Cape Verde. The Chairman of the Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa made the appeal in a statement signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, […]

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- 15 April 2025
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Harvard, Yale, four others offer Nigerian teen admission

Eighteen-year-old Osariemen Unuigbe, daughter of Nigerian immigrants from Edo State, has secured admission offers from six Ivy League universities in the United States, including Harvard and Yale, in recognition of her academic excellence. Unuigbe, the daughter of Dr. Augustine Unuigbe and Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Unuigbe attributed the recognition to her dedication and excellent academic record. […]

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- 2 April 2025
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Exam fraud: UK council probes 1,955 Nigerian nurses

The Nursing and Midwifery Council in the United Kingdom has indicted 1,238 Nigerian nurses and midwives in the widely spread exam fraud concerns at Yunnik test centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. The NMC also said 717 Nigerian nurses and midwives are being probed for the exam fraud at the Ibadan centre. The council, which disclosed […]

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- 2 April 2025
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Trump Administration Delays Travel Ban Plan for 43 Countries

The Trump administration has delayed its plan to ban travelers from 43 countries indefinitely due to the State Department’s failure to meet deadlines for submitting a report on proposed restrictions. This plan, outlined in an executive order issued January 20, aimed to intensify security vetting for foreigners entering the US to detect national security threats. […]

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- 27 March 2025
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Diaspora NIN Enrollment Sees 308% Surge as Nigerian Government Simplifies Process

A significant increase in Nigerians living abroad registering for the National Identification Number (NIN) has been recorded, with a remarkable 308% rise in enrollment between February 2023 and February 2025. According to data from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the number of diaspora NIN enrollments skyrocketed from 366,164 to 1.49 million during this period. […]

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- 26 March 2025
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Meet Nigeria’s Harold Ekeh accepted into All 8 Ivy League universities

In 2015, 17-year-old Harold Ekeh achieved what many students could only dream of as he was accepted into all eight Ivy League universities. But that wasn’t all. Out of the 13 schools he applied to, including prestigious institutions like MIT and Johns Hopkins, every single one offered him a spot. Faced with an enviable dilemma, […]

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- 19 March 2025
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Ex-Guber Candidate Urges FG to Address Concerns Raised by Corps Member

Former Edo State governorship candidate Patience Key is urging the federal government to address the concerns raised by National Youth Service Corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, rather than intimidating her. Key, who also ran for president in 2023, praised Uguamaye for “courageously speaking out against the harsh realities of our nation’s economic situation” in a […]

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- 17 March 2025
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Tinubu Celebrates Osakwe’s Historic UK Cybersecurity Award

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Fene Osakwe on winning the Cyber Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the UK. Dr Osakwe is the chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board and the first African to win in the Cyber Security Awards category. He was recognised for his […]

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- 13 March 2025
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Trump Vows to Label Violence Against Tesla as Domestic Terrorism

In a show of support for Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump declared that violence against Tesla dealerships will be labeled domestic terrorism, and perpetrators will face severe consequences. Trump made this statement on Tuesday, March 11, at the White House, where he appeared alongside Musk to select a new Tesla for his staff to […]

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- 5 March 2025
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The Power of the Nigerian Diaspora: Shaping the Country’s Future

The Nigerian diaspora has long been recognized as a vital force in the country’s development, and their role in shaping Nigeria’s future cannot be overstated. As noted by Diaspora Engagement, organizers of the New Nigeria Project/Obidient Movement, Nigerians abroad played a pivotal role in supporting the Obidient Movement during the last election cycle, demonstrating their […]

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- 4 March 2025
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Governor Sanwo-Olu Welcomes Super Bowl Champion Morotoluwa Ojomo to Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has welcomed Super Bowl champion Morotoluwa Ojomo to Lagos House, Ikeja, in celebration of his remarkable achievement on American football’s biggest stage. Ojomo, a proud son of Nigeria and Lagos, was part of the victorious Kansas City Chiefs team that clinched the Super Bowl LVIII title. His journey from Lagos […]

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- 28 February 2025
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FG Demands Investigation into Nigerian Footballer’s Death in Uganda

 The Nigerian government has demanded a full investigation into the death of Abubakar Lawal, a Nigerian footballer who died in Uganda on February 24, 2025. According to reports, Lawal, a professional footballer with Vipers Sports Club, fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear. […]

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- 25 February 2025
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Nigerian Footballer Falls To Death In Uganda

Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police said in a statement. He had been visiting a […]

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- 24 February 2025
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13-Year-Old US-Based Nigerian Boy Dies After ‘Attempting Viral Social Media Challenge’

A Southern California family is mourning the tragic loss of 13-year-old Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after attempting a dangerous social media challenge similar to past trends that have claimed multiple young lives. The teenager was found unresponsive in his bedroom in Murrieta on the morning of February 3, just a day […]

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- 21 February 2025
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Federal Government Resolves Passport Printer Issues in Atlanta and New York Consulates

The Federal Government has resolved the passport printer crises in Atlanta and New York Consulates, ensuring seamless access to passport applications and acquisition for Nigerians in the diaspora. This resolution comes after the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to deploy necessary machines and equipment to the affected consulates. […]

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- 18 February 2025
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Meet Deji Ayoade, first African immigrant to serve as U.S. Air Force nuclear missile operator

Dr. Deji Ayoade, the first African immigrant to serve as a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force, is a trailblazer whose remarkable journey has shattered barriers and defied expectations. As the first African immigrant to serve as a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force, Dr. Ayoade’s story is one […]

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- 18 February 2025
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Nigerian asylum seeker stabbed to death in Dublin

The 34 year-old man who was stabbed to death in South Anne Street in Dublin has been named as Quam Babatunde. Gardaí (Irish police) are making “good progress” in identifying those involved in the incident on Saturday, the Irish justice minister has said. It happened at the junction of South Anne Street and Duke Lane […]

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- 17 February 2025
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Danish-Nigerian Wonderkid Chido Obi Makes Senior Debut for Man Utd

Manchester United Academy striker Chido Obi earned his club debut at the end of Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. This season, the 17-year-old who has Nigerian heritage, joined from Tottenham’s north London rivals Arsenal last October, has shown promise for the team’s development teams and earned his first-team debut as United looked for a […]