A Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Amachukwu, has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the United States for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes involving cyberattacks, identity theft and financial deception worth more than $15 million. US District Judge Paul G. Gardephe handed down the sentence on Monday after Amachukwu pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusions and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He was also ordered to pay $3,647,629.39 in restitution

Thai immigration authorities have arrested two Nigerian men in Pattaya after discovering six grammes of cocaine concealed in a cooker hood inside their apartment. The suspects, aged 25 and 29, were taken into custody following a search of their residence in Chon Buri Province last Friday. According to a report by The Thaiger, immigration officers initially targeted the apartment after receiving information that one of the men was allegedly living in Thailand illegally. During

A 28-year-old Nigerian man, Adebayo Maoli, has been arrested in Canada over two alleged incidents of indecent exposure involving passengers on Toronto's subway system. Maoli faces two counts of committing an indecent act and one count of sexual assault following separate incidents reported on September 1 and October 3, according to Toronto police. The first incident reportedly occurred around 3 p.m. on September 1 aboard a southbound Toronto Transit Commission subway train at

A Nigerian correctional officer working with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in the United States, Jonmorgan Obinna Onyekwere, has been arrested and charged with official oppression. Onyekwere, who works at the department’s Memorial Unit, was reportedly arrested by the TDCJ Office of Inspector General and taken to the Brazoria County jail. Official oppression involves a public official unlawfully using their authority to mistreat someone or violate their right

The United States government has proposed a new fee of $70,000 for international students who want to work in the country after completing their studies. The proposal, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would affect students on F-1 visas who want to take part in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. OPT allows eligible international students to work temporarily in jobs related to their course of study after graduation. Under the proposed rule,

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has praised Nigeria’s influence on global culture, describing Nigerians in New York as an important part of the city’s identity and success. Mamdani made the remarks during Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day Carnival in New York, which brought together Nigerian diplomats, community representatives and members of the Nigerian community to mark the country’s independence anniversary. The mayor, who was born in Kampala, Uganda, received an enthusi

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians living abroad to continue supporting economic development in the country, insisting that Nigeria remains open to business and investment despite negative reports circulating on social media. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday, September 23, during an engagement with members of the Nigerian diaspora community in the United States at the Nigeria House in New York. The vice president said the Federal Government was imple

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has assured Kogi indigenes living abroad that ideas and concerns raised during engagements with them will be translated into practical development initiatives. The senator gave the assurance following a meeting with members of the Ebira community in Maryland, United States, where discussions focused on the development of Ebiraland, Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole. The gathering was organised b

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has carried out special passport intervention exercises in the United States, Canada and Qatar as part of efforts to make passport services more accessible to Nigerians living overseas. The intervention is also ongoing in the United Kingdom, according to a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinlabi Akinsola, on Monday in Abuja. Akinsola said the initiative was implemented under the direction of the Minister of Interior

Canada has issued invitations to 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry immigration system. The invitations were issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, as part of a targeted Express Entry selection conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Applicants selected in the latest draw were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 389. Unlike a general Express

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Muslim diaspora communities across the world to strengthen unity and deepen cooperation to tackle common challenges and support development. Dabiri-Erewa made the call while representing Nigeria at the First Muslim Diaspora Forum in Ankara, Türkiye, where she joined government officials, policymakers and diaspora representatives from more than 47 countr

Buying property in Nigeria from abroad can be exciting. For many Nigerians in the diaspora, real estate represents more than an investment. It can be a way to build wealth, secure a future home, support family or establish a financial connection to home. But buying property from thousands of kilometres away also comes with risks that should not be underestimated. The biggest mistake a diaspora buyer can make is assuming that a property is legitimate simply because it was reco

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has sent a team of passport officials to the United Kingdom to address a backlog of passport applications and assist Nigerians experiencing delays with their documents. The intervention was ordered by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, with the officials expected to commence the exercise in the UK from Monday. According to the NIS, the team will handle a range of passport-related matters, including new applications, renewals an

Nigeria and Canada have expanded their bilateral air transport framework in a landmark agreement expected to pave the way for direct scheduled flights between the two countries while strengthening trade, tourism and people-to-people connections. The agreement was signed at the High Commission of Canada in Abuja following technical negotiations between officials from both countries. Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, was represented at the

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a high-powered Federal Government delegation, led by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to represent Nigeria at the inaugural Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference (NIDEC) 2026, scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada, from August 12 to 15. The conference, themed "Invest Nigeria, Thrive Abroad," is designed to strengthen investment ties between Nigeria and Canada while creating new opportunities for diaspora-drive

President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has held high-level talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as both leaders explored opportunities to strengthen trade and investment ties between Canada and Africa. The discussions focused on building strategic partnerships that would support sustainable economic development, accelerate industrialization, and unlock new investment opportunities across the African continent. The engagement refl

The Federal Government has called on Nigerians living in Saudi Arabia to play a greater role in attracting investment and strengthening economic ties between both countries. The appeal was made at the opening of the second Nigeria-Saudi Diaspora Investment and Tourism Exhibition in Abuja, where government officials highlighted the critical role of the diaspora in promoting trade, tourism and business opportunities. Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senior Adviser o

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were detained in Mauritius, bringing relief to their families and many Nigerians who had followed the incident with concern. The Commission said the affected women are now safe and are on their way back to Nigeria. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued by NiDCOM's Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. He disclosed that the Commis

The Nigerian community in South Africa is calling for an independent investigation following the death of a Nigerian national, Chika Ibe, during a police operation in Cape Town The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday at Parksig Villas in the Bellville area. According to community representatives, Ibe died while officers from the South African Police Service (SAPS) were carrying out an operation at the location. The case has sparked widespread reactions after a video circ

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) has praised President Bola Tinubu's decision to appoint Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, describing the move as one that is already delivering positive outcomes for the country's international standing. The commendation followed a visit by the organisation's leadership to Ambassador Ibrahim at Nigeria House in New York, where members reviewed Nigeria's recent diplomatic e