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Diaspora

June 5, 2025

Trump proposes new U.S. tax on remittances Nigerians, other immigrants send home

Nigerians are expected to bear the largest burden, losing approximately $215 million, with Senegal, The Gambia, and Liberia also to be affected by the bill.

Donald Trump
June 5, 2025

FBI arrests Nigerian ‘tech queen’ Sapphire Egemasi over multimillion-dollar Internet fraud, money laundering

She is currently in custody with her co-conspirators awaiting trial in Lexington, Kentucky, where they each face up to 20 years’ imprisonment.

Sapphire Egemasi
June 3, 2025

Simon Ekpa sues Ngozie Orabueze in Washington, claims she stole database of IPOB members across U.S., Europe

There is a growing chasm among the diaporan agitators of a Biafran state in Nigeria bordered on allegations of theft, fraud and betrayal, court documents showed.

Simon Ekpa
June 3, 2025

Nathan Otitodilchukwu sentenced to prison in UK for manslaughter

The police arrested Mr Otitodilchukwu at his home within two days of beginning their investigation.

Nathan Otitodilchukwu
May 27, 2025

Court fixes date for initial hearing in Haitian legend’s case against Burna Boy in New York

The music legend is asking the court to award compensatory and exemplary damages against Gilles and Burna Boy.

Fabrice Rouzier and Burna Boy
May 26, 2025

New York celebrates Africa’s unity, diaspora contributions with flag-raising

“For us, the flag-raising is more than a ceremony,” Mr Jidda stated. “It is a representation of our unity and common identity,” said Mr Jidda.

The Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams (4th left) and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (2nd right) flanked by other diplomats at the 2025 Africa Day on Sunday evening in New York
May 15, 2025

Skilled migrant contributes £16,000 to UK economy annually, British worker, £800: London Mayor

“So the idea that skilled migrants are sponges or skivers is just isn’t the case,” said the London mayor. 

Sadiq Khan
May 13, 2025

CBN unveils platform for Nigerians abroad to obtain BVN; optimistic of $1 billion monthly remittance

CBN said this innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a BVN remotely without needing a physical presence in Nigeria.

Central Bank of Nigeria Logo
May 13, 2025

Nigerian-born Canadian theatre professor named 2025 3M National Teaching Fellow

Dr Keshen said Dr. Afolabi is one of just 10 educators nationwide to receive the honour in 2025.

Dr Taiwo Afolabi
May 9, 2025

FG to repatriate 15,000 Nigerians stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad

Mr Ahmed revealed that at least six million people are displaced in Nigeria, while thousands of refugees are living elsewhere across the world.

Stranded Nigerians used to illustrate the story