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Diaspora News Today: U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills Ends Tour of Duty in Nigeria

  • Writer: Ajibade Omolade Chistianah
    Ajibade Omolade Chistianah
  • 7 hours ago
  • 2 min read

U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., has officially concluded his diplomatic assignment. His tenure prioritised security cooperation, democratic governance, trade expansion, and people-to-people relations. U.S. and Nigerian officials acknowledged his role in sustaining bilateral engagement amid electoral transitions, security challenges, and economic reforms shaping contemporary U.S.–Nigeria relations.


Rights Group Demands Rescue of Nigerians Trapped in Myanmar

The Advocacy for Alleged Victims of Trafficking in Persons (AATVP) has warned that Nigerians remain trapped in cyber-scam and human trafficking camps in Myanmar. The group reported restricted movement, forced labour, and abuse, urging Nigeria’s government and international partners to urgently intervene, rescue victims, and facilitate rehabilitation and repatriation.





Diaspora Group Flags Prolonged Detention of Nigerian Military Officers



The Concerned Nigerians in Diaspora (CND) has raised alarm over the continued detention of Nigerian military officers without transparent judicial processes. The group said prolonged incarceration violates constitutional safeguards and international human rights standards, urging the federal government to either initiate credible prosecutions or release officers where evidence cannot be substantiated.





Unannounced Inspection: Interior Minister Criticises Passport Processing Delays in Abuja




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Nigerian Community in Turkey Pushes Investment Drive



The Nigerian Community in Turkey, led by its President Prince Magbo, has stepped up efforts to attract foreign direct investment into Nigeria. Through engagements with Turkish investors, the group is promoting opportunities in real estate, agriculture, textiles, and energy, positioning Nigeria as a competitive destination for cross-border investment flows.



Ghana Must Fix Property Market to Attract Diaspora Capital, Diaspora Affairs Director Says



Director of Diaspora Affairs at Ghana’s Office of the President, Kofi Okyere Darko, has called for urgent reforms in the country’s property market. He cited weak regulation, transparency gaps, and investor protection concerns as barriers discouraging diaspora capital, stressing that reforms are vital to unlocking investment and sustaining economic growth.







Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Faces UK Court Over Bribery Allegations



Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has appeared before a UK court over alleged bribery and corruption linked to oil sector transactions. Prosecutors accused her of benefiting from illicit payments. The case underscores intensified international efforts to pursue cross-border corruption and recover proceeds of financial crimes involving public officials.





Kurdish Diaspora Groups in Canada Protest Aleppo Attacks



Members of the Kurdish Canadian Congress and allied Kurdish organisations staged protests in Canada following reported Syrian military attacks on Kurdish districts in Aleppo. Demonstrators condemned civilian casualties and displacement, demanding international accountability, humanitarian access, and stronger global action to protect Kurdish communities facing escalating violence in northern Syria. https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/kurdish-diaspora-in-canada-protests-after-syrian-forces-attack-kurdish-districts-in-aleppo


  

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