Members of the Kenyan diaspora in Ethiopia have donated essential maternal and newborn care supplies to Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi, providing relief for vulnerable mothers and strengthening frontline maternal health services. The donation was led by Kenya’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, George M. Orina, alongside Kenyan community members based in Addis Ababa. The initiative targeted low-income women who depend on the public hospital for safe delivery and postnatal care.

The United States has denied visas to five foreign individuals, including former European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of attempting to pressure American social media platforms into limiting content they oppose. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the action as targeting a “coordinated effort to advance censorship against American speakers and companies,” highlighting concerns over foreign influence on U.S.-based platforms. Breton, who played a c

A United States federal court has upheld President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 processing fee on H-1B visas, a move expected to significantly impact technology firms and higher education institutions. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, US District Judge Beryl Howell said the president acted within his statutory powers, noting that immigration policies tied to economic and national security concerns fall under broad executive authority. The judge acknowledged t

Indian law enforcement authorities have arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian national in connection with cocaine trafficking after discovering the illicit substance hidden inside loaves of bread. The suspect, identified as Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa, was apprehended by operatives of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) following intelligence that a woman was transporting drugs from Mumbai to Bengaluru. Officers intercepted her shortly after she arrived in Bengaluru. A search of her belon

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has appointed acclaimed writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, African Development Bank executive Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, and renowned political economist Prof. James Robinson as Visiting Professors, reinforcing its drive to strengthen global academic engagement. The appointments were approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, and formally communicated to the appointees through letters dated December 18, 2025. According to the un

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has challenged claims made in a recent open letter by Amnesty International concerning Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian who has remained on death row in Saudi Arabia for over 20 years. In a statement released in Abuja, NiDCOM said Amnesty’s appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu omitted key details of the case and overlooked years of diplomatic and financial efforts already undertaken by Nigerian authorities and private citizens. NiDCO

Canada is set to pause key business immigration programs, including the Start-Up Visa (SUV) and Self-Employed Persons pathways, as it prepares to introduce a new pilot program for immigrant entrepreneurs in 2026. The suspension aims to streamline operations and address program backlogs. Effective December 31, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will stop accepting new SUV applications. Exceptions are made for applicants who have already secured valid com

A federal court in the United States has convicted Ikponmwosa Erhinmwinrose, a Nigerian national, for orchestrating a large-scale wire fraud scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from U.S. government relief programmes. The verdict followed a jury trial in which prosecutors established that Erhinmwinrose played a central role in defrauding multiple COVID-19 emergency funding initiatives. The court found him guilty on several counts, including wire fraud, conspiracy, aggrava

A prominent Nigerian-born academic, Nkechy Ezeh, has admitted guilt in a United States federal court over a wide-ranging fraud and money-laundering scheme involving more than $1.4 million in public and donor funds. Ezeh entered a plea agreement days after her arrest by federal agents, acknowledging responsibility for wire fraud and tax evasion linked to a nonprofit organisation she founded and led, the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC). The organisation provide

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on Nigerians living abroad to take a more active role in promoting innovation and youth entrepreneurship, stressing that diaspora knowledge, exposure and investment are vital to Nigeria’s economic growth and sustainable development. The call was made in Lagos at the second edition of the Connected Diaspora Innovation Challenge, an initiative under NiDCOM’s Home Strings Programme aimed at harnessing diaspora-driven ideas

The United States has recalled its ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., as President Donald Trump orders a broad reorganisation of Washington’s diplomatic leadership to align with his “America First” foreign policy agenda. The decision is part of a wider recall affecting 29 U.S. ambassadors and senior envoys across multiple regions, with Africa recording the highest number of changes. Countries impacted on the continent include Nigeria, Senegal, Rwanda, Niger, Algeria, E

The United States government has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian nationals, effective January 1, 2026, as part of a broader immigration policy shift under a new presidential directive. The measure affects citizens of 19 countries, including Nigeria, and follows a proclamation aimed at tightening entry controls in the interest of US national security. Other countries listed under the directive include Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Tanzania,

The U.S. government is offering undocumented migrants $3,000 each to voluntarily leave the country. The initiative targets easing border management, encouraging compliance, and reducing illegal residency, while providing financial support to migrants opting for self-deportation rather than facing enforcement measures https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/us-offers-3-000-incentive-to-undocumented-migrants-for-voluntary-departure Igbo Diaspora Groups Reject Umahi’s Claim of Ended Ma

The United States government has introduced a temporary incentive programme offering undocumented migrants financial support and free travel if they voluntarily leave the country before the end of the year. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that eligible migrants who register through the CBP Home mobile application will receive a $3,000 cash incentive along with a government-funded flight to their country of origin. The offer is described as a limited-time m

Several Igbo diaspora organisations have strongly criticised the Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, for asserting that President Bola Tinubu has resolved the perceived marginalisation of Ndigbo in Nigeria. Umahi had reportedly urged the Igbo to abandon the Biafra agitation, claiming federal government intervention had addressed their concerns. In response, groups including the American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), Ambassadors for Self Determination, and the Rising Sun

U.S. authorities have charged six individuals, including 33-year-old Nigerian-American Izunna Okonkwo, for allegedly orchestrating a multi-million-dollar insider trading and market manipulation scheme. Prosecutors say the operation netted at least $41 million in illicit profits over several years. The accused reportedly traded securities using material non-public information (MNPI) and manipulated the stock prices of two biopharmaceutical firms developing treatments for breas

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has highlighted the African diaspora as central to the country’s economic recovery, historical justice, and long-term transformation agenda. She made the remarks while officially closing the 2025 Diaspora Forum, urging sustained collaboration and actionable partnerships. Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the forum as a timely platform that reaffirmed the diaspora’s e

The United States has clarified that its newly announced visa restrictions are not intended to penalise Nigerians but are part of broader efforts to strengthen border security and immigration vetting processes. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, gave the assurance on Sunday in Abuja while addressing journalists during the visit of a United States Congressional Delegation to Nigeria. He explained that the measures are driven by security considerations and are not targe

A United States federal court has indicted a Nigerian national, Tochukwu Nwaneri, over his alleged role in a large-scale fraud scheme involving more than $20 million. Nwaneri was charged alongside an American associate, Vickie Smith, following investigations into an advance-fee loan operation that reportedly targeted a business owner based in Idaho. According to U.S. prosecutors, the defendants falsely presented themselves as intermediaries capable of securing a $140 million

Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs and AIDS Control Agency launched the “Detty December, Safe December” campaign to promote HIV prevention, testing and awareness, reinforcing public health safety during the festive season marked by tourism, social gatherings, and increased mobility across Lagos State. https://www.diasporanews.ng/post/detty-december-safe-december-lagos-diaspora-aids-control-agency-s-begin-campaign Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Migration Reforms as Diaspor