Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA 2025 winner, Josephine Nwaogu, has attributed her confidence and sense of purpose to growing up between Nigerian traditions and American culture, saying the experience helped shape her identity and outlook on life. Nwaogu explained that her childhood was marked by active involvement in sports, music, and creative pursuits, which allowed her to express herself early while learning how to navigate cultural differences. According to her, standing out as

Canada deported 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025 as immigration enforcement accelerated to its highest level in more than a decade. In addition, 974 Nigerians are currently listed as having removal proceedings underway, placing the country among the top nationalities affected by Canada’s ongoing crackdown. Recent government figures show Nigeria ranked ninth among the ten countries with the highest number of deportations in 2025, and fifth among those wi

A Yoruba diaspora organisation has welcomed the growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, describing it as a positive step toward tackling the country’s security challenges and protecting civilians. Operating under the banner of the Yoruba World Congress Worldwide (YWC), the group commended the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for strengthening intelligence sharing and operational collaboration with U.S. authorities. In a state

Collins Idahosa has urged Nigerian diaspora youth to remain engaged in nation-building and reject violence in his 2026 message. He emphasised civic responsibility, dialogue, and constructive participation, encouraging young Nigerians abroad to contribute skills, ideas, and leadership toward peaceful national development. https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/idahosa-urges-nigerian-diaspora-youth-to-stay-engaged-reject-violence-in-2026-message Seven Feared Dead as Migrant Boat Caps

Gambian authorities have confirmed the recovery of seven bodies following the capsize of a migrant boat off the country’s coast, with dozens of others rescued in an overnight operation. According to officials, the wooden vessel was believed to be transporting more than 200 migrants when it ran into trouble at sea. Emergency responders managed to rescue 96 people from the water after the incident. Medical teams disclosed that at least 10 of the survivors were in critical condi

As Nigerians across the world welcomed 2026, Collins Idahosa, Vice President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora, delivered a New Year message directed largely at Nigerian youths living abroad, urging them to remain active contributors to national development despite prevailing challenges. Speaking from Sweden, Idahosa emphasized that Nigerians in the diaspora occupy a strategic position in shaping the country’s future through skills transfer, advocacy, i

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced new entry restrictions on United States citizens, marking a direct response to recent travel limitations imposed by Washington on nationals of several countries, including both West African states. The two governments, in separate statements issued by their foreign ministries, said the measures are based on reciprocity and are intended to mirror the conditions now faced by their citizens when seeking to enter the United States. Mali stated

A Tanzanian diaspora leader has called on citizens living overseas to actively promote a positive image of Tanzania and refrain from speaking negatively about the country in their host nations. Speaking during a television programme in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, the Chairman of Tanzanians living in Sweden, Norman Jasson, said every Tanzanian, regardless of where they reside, has a duty to protect the nation’s reputation and uphold its values. Jasson stressed that living abro

German-Nigerian deportees raised concerns over alleged inhumane treatment during deportation at a national migration dialogue. They called for stronger bilateral protections, humane return processes, and reintegration support for deported migrants returning to Nigeria. https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/german-nigerian-deportees-decry-treatment-at-national-migration-dialogue Police Arrest 14 Traffic Robbery Suspects Along Lekki-Epe Expressway Police arrested 14 suspects linked

The Government of the Republic of Benin has rolled out a new digital platform that allows its citizens living overseas to renew their international passports without visiting embassies or consular offices. The initiative, developed in partnership with digital identity solutions firm Seamfix, marks a significant shift in how Benin delivers consular services to its diaspora. The platform, known as ePass, enables eligible applicants to complete the entire passport renewal proces

Simon Field, Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission, visited world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua in hospital after a serious road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The visit comes as British authorities continue to closely monitor developments surrounding the crash. During his hospital visit, Field met with Joshua and engaged with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to discuss the situation. Officials

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba, in connection with multiple criminal offences, including armed robbery and drug trafficking, committed within the United States. ICE confirmed that Ijaoba is unlawfully present in the country and is currently being held in federal custody. The agency stated that he has already received a final order of removal and is awaiting deportation. According to U.S. authorities, Ijaob

British boxer Anthony Joshua survived a road crash in Ogun State, but two passengers tragically died. Authorities are investigating the accident, while the incident raises concerns over road safety and emphasizes the risks of travel on Nigerian highways. https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/anthony-joshua-survives-ogun-road-crash-as-two-passengers-die Experts Call on Nigeria to Facilitate the Return of Skilled Professionals Experts are urging the Nigerian government to create pat

World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road accident on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, leaving two people dead and several others injured. The crash occurred late in the morning around the Makun area, close to Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound carriageway. The incident involved a convoy transporting the boxer, which reportedly collided with a stationary truck on the busy highway. Joshua was travelling in a Lexus

Leading experts in education and technology are urging Nigeria to adopt a strategic approach to address the country’s brain drain, emphasizing that while the contributions of Nigerians abroad through remittances are valuable, creating opportunities for skilled professionals to return home is critical for sustainable development. Uwem Ukpong, Vice President of Global Services at Amazon Web Services and a member of the Board of Trustees of the I-Scholar Initiative (ISI), highli

Indian security agencies have arrested four Nigerian nationals in a series of anti-narcotics operations carried out across different cities between Thursday and Saturday. The arrests followed coordinated intelligence-led raids targeting suspected drug trafficking networks. One of the suspects, 37-year-old Tanguy Nguessan, was arrested in the Pragati Nagar area of Nalasopara East after security operatives received information about an impending drug transaction. Officers repor

Ghana’s Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Percival Segbefia, has called on Africans in the diaspora to strengthen unity, reconnect with their roots, and actively tap into the economic and social opportunities available in Ghana. He said stronger engagement with the diaspora was essential to reinforcing shared identity, deepening appreciation of African heritage, and mobilising skills, influence, and resources abroad to drive national and continental dev

A Germany-based Nigerian cloud engineer, Abel Yakubu, has secured a place in the Guinness World Records after completing the longest computer programming lesson ever recorded. The historic achievement took place in Abuja between November 21 and 23, 2025, where Yakubu delivered a continuous 60-hour programming lesson, officially surpassing the previous global record of 48 hours and 15 minutes. The marathon session was conducted under strict verification procedures, with indepe

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has appointed renowned Diaspora writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and other distinguished scholars as visiting professors, reinforcing its academic profile, strengthening global collaborations, and exposing students to world-class research, literature, and interdisciplinary intellectual engagement. https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/unn-names-chimamanda-adichie-and-others-visiting-professors NiDCOM Pushes Back Against Amnesty Letter, Details Eff

Kenya has successfully brought home 119 of its citizens rescued from illegal online scam operations in Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs confirmed. Efforts are ongoing to return nearly 200 more Kenyans still stranded in the conflict-affected region. The evacuees were freed following coordinated raids by Myanmar authorities and rebel factions targeting criminal syndicates in remote areas of Karen State near the Thailand border. These compounds were reported