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Diaspora

July 20, 2026

Canada warns Nigerians, other nationals against immigration scammers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a scam alert on Sunday, warning the public against paying “fees for a chance to be sponsored”.

Canadian immigration officials
July 18, 2026
Nigerian Michael Ikechukwu
July 18, 2026

Police dog exposes Nigerian traveller with hidden guinea fowl, goat meat package at Canada airport 

Authorities stated that both the food and meat products sniffed out by the dog weighed 37 kilogrammes.

July 17, 2026

Beyond Nollywood: List of Nigerian actors who light up Hollywood

Nigerian actors and actresses, whether born in the diaspora or raised abroad, have become household names in Hollywood.

Cynthia Erivo, Yvonne Orji, Wumni Mosaku, Damson Idris, Ayo Edebiri, Uzo Aduba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Boyega, David Oyelowo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
July 17, 2026

How Nigerians Anthony Ikenwe, Kevin Nwamma pulled off multimillion-pound crypto heist in UK, ended in jail

Messrs Ikenwe, Nwamma and one other crook were living lavish lifestyles, buying cars, designer clothes, and Rolexes, and going on numerous luxury holidays.

Anthony Ikenwe, Kevin Nwamma
July 16, 2026

Diaspora remittances set to hit $1 billion monthly: CBN Gov

Mr Cardoso said reforms introduced by the apex bank had restored stability in the foreign exchange market and improved investor confidence.

Olayemi Cardoso
July 16, 2026

Jack-Rich, Trump seek closer U.S.-Nigeria ties

Mr Trump endorsed Mr Jack-Rich’s call for closer engagement, saying Africa possesses extraordinary economic potential that should not be overlooked by the U.S.

Jack-Rich standing with Eric Trump
July 15, 2026

Nigerian diaspora community says Jimoh Ibrahim’s appointment yielding results

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN ambassador.

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians
July 14, 2026

Youth forum urges FG to intensify efforts to protect Nigerians in South Africa

The group called for diplomatic action by the federal government against South African authorities, as well as compensation and restitution for affected Nigerians.

Nigerians in South Africa.
July 14, 2026

Xenophobia: Union president begs Tinubu govt to evacuate extra 300 Nigerians willing to leave South Africa

Mr Nwobi further appealed to the South African government to grant Nigerians willing to self-deport a waiver to enable them do so without being arrested and detained.

Smart Nwobi