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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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October 9, 2026

Stephen Odiboh sentenced to 33 months for multi-victim wire fraud, romance scams

Stephen Odiboh has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. His sentencing was announced on Thursday.

October 9, 2026
October 8, 2026

U.S. court jails Nigerian celebrity Edikan Adiakpan for acting as money mule for Yahoo Boys

The DOJ said Mr Adiakpan kept a percentage of transferred funds as a fee.

October 8, 2026

ICE nabs Chimaobim Igbojekwe, campaign canvasser for Democrat Janelle Stelson, for illegal stay, public nudity

Mr Igbojekwe was caught in public with his pants off, fully exposing himself, in a residential neighbourhood near a park with residents, including children.

Chimaobim Igbojekwe and Janelle Stelson
October 7, 2026

Trump govt proposes $70,000 fee for Nigerians, other foreign students seeking to work in U.S.

The DHS said it would welcome public comments and inputs on the proposed rule from October 8 through November 9.

U.S. visa (bromide) and Trump.
October 7, 2026

Cyprus blacklists six Nigerians over public security concerns

The government did not immediately disclose the specific allegations against each of the individuals.

Cyprus flag and Nigerian passports
October 6, 2026

Gov. Otti, Adina Howard named among recipients of 2026 Afro Awards in U.S. 

Mr Oduala said responsible leadership should focus on humanitarian services, economic growth and societal development.

October 6, 2026

Ifeanyi Ugwu jailed in U.S. for running multimillion-dollar money-transfer ring to China, Nigeria

The 50-year-old owned, operated, and named himself the CEO of Franklin Finance Inc., a company he used to carry out the illegal international transfers.

Inmates in U.S. prison
October 5, 2026

Trump moves to revoke U.S. citizenship of two Nigerians, 38 others

The prosecutors accused the 58-year-old of applying for immigration benefits under two different identities.

United States President Donald Trump
October 5, 2026

JAMB to hold UTME in Canada from 2027

The board said the centre would enable eligible Nigerians living in Canada to take the UTME without travelling to Nigeria.

JAMB