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Friday, July 25, 2025

Diaspora

July 4, 2025

Nigerian national Ehis Lawrence Akhimie pleads guilty to defrauding 400 Americans of $6 million

Mr Akhimie admitted to defrauding over $6 million from more than 400 victims, many of whom were elderly or otherwise vulnerable.

Black U.S. prison inmates used to illustrate the story
July 3, 2025

Tinubu advises Nigerian students in St Lucia to imitate his Chicago State University lifestyle

Sharing his experience as a student in the United States five decades ago, Mr Tinubu urged the Saint Lucian Nigerians to remain focused and work hard.

Tinubu meeting with Nigerians in St Lucia
July 1, 2025

Saint Lucia confers highest national honour on Tinubu

The governor-general noted that the award reflected Mr Tinubu’s leadership across Africa and his commitment to unity between Africa and the Caribbean.

Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Errol Charles and President Bola Tinubu
June 24, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to deport migrants to third countries

Against the majority, three dissenting liberal judges opined that the decision was too harsh and an abuse of the court process.

U.S. military base in Djibouti
June 22, 2025

Nigerian union in South Africa holds medical outreach in Witbank community

The statement noted that patients with serious medical conditions received professional guidance and given notes for further specialised tests.

South AfricaSouth Africa
June 19, 2025

U.S. North Carolina governor declares June 14 Igbo Day

V. Mr Stein acknowledged the contribution of the Igbo many who have lived in North Carolina for over 50 years

North Carolina
June 18, 2025

Repatriated migrants caution Nigerians against irregular migration

“I was stranded there for over three years until IOM brought me back to the country,” Ms Aston said.

NIGERIANS REPATRIATED FROM LIBYA
June 18, 2025

U.S. court blocks Trump from deporting Nigerian chemistry scholar Matthew Ariwoola in immigration crackdown

Mr Ariwoola said the legal victory, albeit temporary, offered hope to other international students facing wrongful deportation.

Matthew Ariwoola; ICE agents
June 18, 2025

Tinubu govt to evacuate Nigerians from warring Israel, Iran

The federal government announced it was “finalising arrangements for the emergency evacuation of stranded Nigerians in both countries.”

Tinubu signing a document
June 18, 2025

Husband gets nine years in jail as U.S. officials nab Nigerian couple over $2.7 million benefits fraud

The judge also ordered that Mr Okafor be handed over to immigration authorities upon completion of his sentence in 2029 to be deported to Nigeria.

U.S. jail