Friday, April 19, 2024

Diaspora

April 17, 2024

Nigeria not ripe for diaspora voting; will cause massive electoral fraud: NBA chieftain

“If you introduce diaspora voting today in Nigeria, all black people in the world could decide to vote as Nigerians,” claimed the NBA chieftain

A picture of Nigerians voting. [PHOTO CREDIT NAN]
April 12, 2024

Nigerian professor, Wale Adebanwi, wins U.S. prestigious award 

Nigerian professor Wale Adebanwi has won the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, awarded based on prior career achievement and exceptional promise.

PROFESSOR WALE ADEBANWI
April 11, 2024

Ogoshi brothers guilty of sextortion leading to suicide of American boy, face 30 years in U.S. jail

Nigerian court orders third defendant extradited to the United States; decision pending appeal

Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20.
April 11, 2024

Ex-South African president, Zuma to contest 2024 presidency 

Mr Zuma was sentenced to 15-month jail in 2021 for not testifying in a corruption case.

Jacob Zuma
April 10, 2024

Canada grants asylum relief to IPOB lawyer, children after husband bribed SSS to regain freedom

“The spouse was released only after he bribed a DSS officer, who is a friend.’’

April 9, 2024

138 Nigerian irregular migrants stranded in Libya

No fewer than 138 Nigerian irregular migrants stranded in Libya evacuated by the federal government were expected back to the country on Tuesday.

April 1, 2024

Nigerians in diaspora honour outgoing consul general Egopija in New York

Mr Egopija served as Nigeria’s consul general from April 2021 to March 2024.

Outgoing consul general Egopija and staff of the consul (Credit: NAN)
March 30, 2024

Air Peace begins Lagos- London flight

The airline previously announced the flight to London during its pre-launch forum in February.

Air Peace Plane
March 24, 2024

New York conference to focus on mental health issues in Black communities: Official

“The conference will feature plenaries and networking sessions.’’

United States of America flag
March 22, 2024

Canada to reduce number of temporary residents

In November 2024, the Canadian government set a target for 500,000 permanent residents in 2025.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)