Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege mourn the loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, who died at 21 months on January 7, 2026. The family described his passing as sudden and heartbreaking and requested privacy as they grieve, highlighting the fragility of life even for the youngest.  https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/chimamanda-adichie-loses-one-of-her-twin-sons Sanwo-Olu Applauds Wife’s Support as She Turns 59 Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly praised

Fresh protests erupted across Minneapolis on Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. immigration enforcement officer, an incident that has intensified tensions between federal authorities and local leaders over immigration operations. The woman, identified by local media as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, was shot on Wednesday during a confrontation involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the southern part of the city. Witness accounts and

A 46-year-old Nigerian man was killed in a shooting at Yorkdale GO Bus Terminal on Sunday evening, sending shockwaves through the local community. Police reports indicate that both the victim and the suspect boarded a bus at the terminal around 7 p.m. The suspect reportedly shot the man before fleeing on foot. Responding officers found the victim with a critical gunshot wound and attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed th

Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been taken into custody by U.S. immigration authorities, his legal team confirmed Wednesday. The detention comes amid ongoing legal challenges and corruption allegations in his home country. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the United States since early 2025 to undergo medical treatment, including surgery for prostate cancer. His stay was initially approved for health reasons, but his visa status recently came under scrutiny. La

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have reportedly lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. The child died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 21 months old. Nkanu was one of the twin boys Adichie welcomed in April 2024, marking a significant personal chapter for the writer, who became a mother at 47. Details surrounding the illness have not been publicly disclosed, as the family is said to be keeping

Canadian law enforcement authorities have arrested a Nigerian national, Babatunde Afuwape, in connection with the killing of a university student in Toronto, marking a significant development in the ongoing homicide investigation. The 28-year-old suspect, a resident of Toronto, has been charged with murder following the death of 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi, a varsity student who was killed on December 23, 2025. Police confirmed that Afuwape was taken into custody after invest

A woman was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Tuesday, according to federal authorities. The Department of Homeland Security said the incident occurred after the woman allegedly attempted to use her vehicle to run down ICE officers at the scene. Officials described the act as a deliberate attack on law enforcement personnel. Authorities stated that the officer discharged his weapon aft

Ghana Told to Recast Diaspora Expertise as Global Economic Export Economic and investment leaders have called on Ghana to rethink how it engages its diaspora, urging the country to shift from a remittance-focused model to one that deliberately exports skills, services, and enterprise through its global citizens. Speaking at a London–Accra economic forum, panellists argued that Ghana’s long-term growth will depend less on attracting raw capital and more on integrating diaspora

The United States has announced a new visa bond requirement for Nigerians applying for B1/B2 business and tourist visas. From January 21, 2026, eligible applicants may be required to deposit $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, refundable upon timely departure and full compliance with visa conditions. https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/us-introduces-up-to-15--visa-bond-requirement-for-nigerians-others Sterling Bank, Thunes Partner to Simplify Diaspora Cross-Border Payments Sterling Ban

Sterling Bank has entered a strategic partnership with global payments firm Thunes to improve cross-border money transfers for Nigerians living abroad, marking a significant step in expanding financial access for the diaspora community. The collaboration is designed to make it faster and easier for Nigerians overseas to send funds home, addressing long-standing challenges around delays, high costs, and limited transparency in international remittances. With millions of Nigeri

The Nigerian Books of Record (NBR) has inducted five distinguished Nigerians living abroad into its Hall of Fame, recognising their enduring contributions to national development, cultural preservation, and global representation of Nigeria. The induction ceremony took place in Joga-Orile, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, at the palace of the Abepa of Joga-Orile, Oba Dr. Adeyemi Olanrewaju Adekeye, Lagori III. The event blended traditional royalty with modern na

British authorities have charged a teenage suspect with murder following the fatal stabbing of a Nigerian national, John Onetufo, in the Lewisham area of south London on New Year’s Eve, marking a major development in the ongoing investigation. Onetufo, 23, was found critically injured with stab wounds to his chest after police received an emergency call from Grove Street late on December 31. Emergency medical teams arrived promptly and attempted to save his life, but he was p

Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP The United Kingdom has begun enforcing new border security measures that allow authorities to seize mobile phones and SIM cards from migrants arriving by small boats from northern France, as part of a tougher crackdown on irregular migration and cross-border crime. The policy, which took effect this week, empowers police and immigration officers to confiscate devices at initial processing centres in southeast England, including the Manston

Nigeria’s spending on medical tourism fell by an unprecedented 96 per cent last year, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The apex bank described the development as a major structural shift in the country’s healthcare and foreign exchange dynamics, marking a sharp reversal from years of heavy reliance on overseas medical treatment. The CBN linked the steep decline to the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s National Health Sector Renewal I

The Presidency has firmly dismissed claims that a widely circulated photograph showing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris was generated using artificial intelligence, describing the allegation as inaccurate and misleading. Officials say the speculation gained traction online without factual basis. The clarification was issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, following g

A leading Islamic scholar from Kaduna has denied claims that he was a target during recent military operations against terrorists in northern Nigeria. The cleric clarified that reports linking him to the strikes are based on a misunderstanding of past events. He explained that a previous warning he gave years ago about threats from terrorist groups has been misrepresented online. According to him, the incident occurred in 2012 when operatives attempted to attack him, but he w

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has confirmed Adaobi Onyedum as its Director General, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment was ratified by the Chamber’s Council following her tenure as Acting Director General and her previous role as Director of Partnerships and Fundraising. Onyedum brings over eight years of experience across global development, international diplomacy, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale resource mobilisatio

Toronto authorities have issued a public alert for a Nigerian man wanted in connection with multiple assaults on vulnerable adults at a local group home. Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, 38, was employed as a caregiver at the facility and is accused of committing a series of assaults against residents during November 2025. Police confirmed that he faces seven counts of assault. The incidents reportedly took place near Sibley and Detonia Park avenues, prompting authorities to request c

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye, has urged Nigerians living abroad to take a more active role in the country’s governance process, saying their involvement is critical to national development. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Animashaun-Ajiboye, a former Lagos State governorship aspirant based in the United States, said the Nigerian diaspora possesses vast professional expertise and global exposure that should be del

More than 33 percent of Nigerian immigrant households in the United States access some form of public assistance, according to data recently highlighted by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing renewed focus to welfare participation among immigrant communities. Trump referenced the figures in a public post in early January 2026, noting that roughly one in three Nigerian immigrant households benefits from government-supported programmes such as food assistance and healthcare s