A group of Nigerian investors based overseas has formally asked the National Assembly to intervene in a compensation dispute linked to the ongoing Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project. The investors, coordinated by engineer Stella Okengwu, allege that properties they developed in the Okun Ajah area of Eti-Osa, Lagos, were demolished during construction without compensation. The investments were made through Winhomes Estate Global Services Limited, a real estate and housing c

Nigerian-American singer Collins Obinna Chibueze, popularly known as Shaboozey, secured his first-ever Grammy Award at the 68th Grammy Awards held on Sunday night in Los Angeles, marking a defining moment in his fast-rising career. The Virginia-born artiste won the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for “Amen,” a faith-driven country collaboration with American singer Jelly Roll. The track, featured on Jelly Roll’s album, stands out for its blend of modern country so

A Nigerian medical doctor based in the United States, Dr Monisade Adeyemo, has donated medical equipment valued at several millions of naira to the Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Dr Adeyemo, a family medicine specialist and proprietor of Lakewood Family Clinic in Maryland, said the donation was a personal decision to give back to an institution she described as exceptional in delivering critical and life-saving healthcare. Speaking during the handov

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Nigeria-born businessman returning from Brazil over alleged cocaine trafficking at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Uche Franklin Onyekwere, was taken into custody during passenger screening at the airport’s arrival terminal after intelligence reports flagged his movement. He arrived in Lagos on a South African Airways flight from Braz

UK-based Nigerian singer Sharon Oluwabanke Adetumbi, popularly known as Banke Naya, has been named Artist of the Year (Diaspora) at the 2026 Coolwealth Awards, marking a major career milestone for the fast-rising creative. The award was presented at the Coolwealth Awards ceremony held on January 11, 2026, an event dedicated to recognising outstanding achievements, innovation, and cultural influence among Africans and members of the diaspora across various sectors. Banke Naya’

Nigerian immigrant communities across the United States are reportedly experiencing heightened anxiety as federal immigration enforcement operations expand. Increased raids, including door-to-door checks, have forced some Nigerians to avoid work, limit travel, or go into hiding, while others have arranged quiet returns to Nigeria. Local sources indicate that the wave of fear has disrupted daily life, with some turning to home-based businesses or online trading to sustain them

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has restated its dedication to the welfare, protection, and engagement of Nigerians living overseas. The commission emphasized its mission to ensure that citizens abroad are supported and effectively represented in matters concerning their wellbeing. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NIDCOM, made this known during a meeting with Prince Magbo, President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey. She pra

A United States–based advocacy organisation has criticised political leaders from Nigeria’s South-East over what it describes as their failure to present a united and visible front on the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group, Ambassadors for Self Determination USA, said in a statement issued from Washington, D.C., that recent comments credited to senior federal officials underscored Abuja’s rigid posture on separatist

Libyan authorities have carried out the deportation of a group of Nigerian nationals who were found to be living in the country without legal status, as part of intensified measures to address irregular migration. The operation was conducted through Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior of the Government of National Unity. Officials said the affected migrants were processed in accordance with established legal and humanitari

A Nigerian family has demanded clarity over the death of their mother aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight travelling from Abuja to Washington, D.C., describing the circumstances surrounding her passing as troubling and unexplained. The family, which has withheld its identity, took to social media to draw attention to the incident, saying the woman died mid-air during the international journey. They insist she was healthy before boarding the aircraft and had shown no signs of

A UK court has granted bail to Nigerian doctor Francis Femi Olaleye after prosecutors disclosed the discovery of additional evidence, a development that has delayed his sexual offence trial until 2027. Proceedings at Maidstone Crown Court in Kent on January 21, 2026, took an administrative turn when the prosecution informed the court that new material connected to alleged voyeurism offences had recently emerged. The late disclosure, the court heard, requires further investiga

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Osarodion Osagie as Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters, signalling a renewed push to strengthen the state’s relationship with its citizens living abroad. The appointment takes effect from January 26, 2026, and places Osagie in charge of coordinating policies and programmes aimed at engaging the Edo diaspora more strategically. Osagie, a native of Benin City, is widely travelled and recogni

Members of the Nigerian community in Norwich, United Kingdom, have launched a fundraising drive to repatriate the remains of Uchenna Okirie, a Nigerian student who was stabbed to death in his apartment late last year. Okirie, popularly called “Common Man” by friends, was killed in November 2025 under circumstances that deeply unsettled both local residents and Nigerians in the diaspora. UK authorities have since charged a 27-year-old Congolese national, Benjamin Katabana, in

Diaspora-based professional groups have boosted primary healthcare delivery in several Ogun State communities through targeted facility upgrades and staff support initiatives. Leading the intervention is the National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNNA), which implemented its Adopt-A-Primary Health Centre programme to improve access to quality healthcare at the grassroots. The initiative focuses on infrastructure, service efficiency, staff welfare and long

Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied multiple bribery allegations as her long-running corruption trial opened at the Southwark Crown Court in London. The case centres on claims linked to her time in office between 2010 and 2015 under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. British prosecutors told the court that Alison-Madueke, who also served as president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), allegedly

An Igbo diaspora leader based in the United Kingdom has appealed to the Imo State Government to establish a formal diaspora liaison office in the UK, arguing that such a move would unlock investment opportunities and strengthen development partnerships. The appeal was made by the President of the Igbo Council of Elders in the UK, Mr. Ejike Ikezuagu, who said a dedicated diaspora office would help bridge the gap between Imo State and its large community of professionals and en

A 27-year-old man, Daniel Odubanjo, has been sentenced to six years in prison in the United Kingdom following a series of assaults on passengers aboard a train in Essex. The conviction relates to incidents that occurred on November 29, 2024, during a service travelling from Shenfield to Chelmsford. Prosecutors told the court that Odubanjo first targeted a young woman on the train before turning his attention to a teenage girl minutes later. According to evidence presented, th

Nigerian professionals living in the United Kingdom are set to gather in London for a diaspora-focused property wealth creation session aimed at strengthening long-term financial security through structured real estate investment. The in-person event will take place on Saturday, January 31, in Bromley, London, bringing together Nigerians and other African diaspora earners seeking practical strategies to build assets in stable foreign markets while maintaining cross-border inv

A group of former Onitsha-based footballers living abroad has made a significant cultural return, paying a formal visit to the Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe Agbogidi, at the monarch’s palace in Onitsha. The delegation, representing the Onitsha Ex-Footballers in Diaspora (ONIFID), joined forces with the Amsterdam All Stars, a team of former Nigerian footballers residing in the Netherlands, to mark the occasion. The visit was organized as part of

Indian authorities have arrested a Nigerian national in connection with an alleged large-scale drug manufacturing operation uncovered in the southern part of New Delhi. The suspect, identified only as Emmanuel, is said to be 36 years old. Police sources disclosed that the arrest followed intelligence-led patrols that intercepted the suspect while he was allegedly attempting to distribute processed narcotics. A subsequent search reportedly led officers to a residential buildin