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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Diaspora

June 4, 2026

USAID official Simeon Bakare convicted of COVID-19 relief fraud

Mr Bakare faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud. Sentencing is set for September 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Man in handcuffs
June 3, 2026

Nigerians top list of Worst of Worst African criminals awaiting deportation from U.S.

Somalia ranks second with 95 citizens while Ghana is third with 32 nationals facing deportation from the U.S.

FBI logo and some of the Nigerians facing deportation
June 3, 2026

21-year-old Nigerian-Irish concert promoter Qayyum Balogun stabbed to death during Dublin brawl

A young woman who was on the street when the dispute erupted was also stabbed.

Nigerian-Irish gig promoter Qayyum Balogun
June 2, 2026

IOM receives 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya

The IOM said the majority of them were from detention camps in Benghazi, Libya.

IOM receives 180 Nigerian migrants from Libya
June 1, 2026

Nigerian scholar bags 10 honours for health communication research at U.S. varsity

He emerged as the university’s outstanding graduating student and outstanding graduate student researcher of the year.

Abdulmalik Lawal
June 1, 2026

Diaspora Deaths: Faces of Nigerians murdered abroad in cold blood

Many Nigerians have been killed in several countries under varying circumstances. What should have been stories of success abroad have, in several cases, ended abruptly.

Diaspora Deaths: Faces of Nigerians murdered abroad
May 30, 2026

Two friends bag 23-year jail term for killing UK-based Nigerian Sylvester Abayomi in ‘extreme’ dangerous driving

The 50-year-old victim, who was reportedly on his way to work that morning when he was struck, suffered severe chest injuries and died later that day.

Uways Hussain And Usmon Mahmood
May 30, 2026

U.S. court convicts Nigerian Catholic priest Anthony Odiong of sexual assault, faces life imprisonment

Each of the victims testified during a trial that began on Tuesday in Waco with jury selection.

Anthony Odiong
May 29, 2026

Ohanaeze inaugurates committee to probe alleged human rights abuses against Igbos globally

He said the committee was established in response to disturbing reports indicating that many Igbos had become victims of extortion, harassment, intimidation and unlawful arrests.

Ohaneze Ndigbo
May 28, 2026

Ukraine announces killing of Nigerian Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor fighting as Russian mercenary 

The Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence posted photos of slain Mr Victor in Russian army fatigue and a photo of his passport.

Nigerian, Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor