Nigerian woman’s killer-boyfriend jailed for life in UK
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‘Detty December’ kicks off in Lagos
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UK jails Nigerian doctor for £268k fraud after he worked shifts during sick leave
A UK-based Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment at Woolwich Crown Court after defrauding the NHS of over £268,000 by working shifts while on sick leave.
Nigerian man arrested after stabbing father to death, injuring two sisters in U.S
A 27-year-old man, Chukwuebuka Eweni, has been taken into custody by New Orleans police after reportedly stabbing his father to death and injuring his two sisters in a domestic attack on Pebble Street.
UK to allow Nigerians, other foreign students switch to innovator founder visa
International students in the United Kingdom — including thousands of Nigerians — will soon be able to switch directly to the Innovator Founder visa without exiting the country, following major changes announced in the UK’s immigration policy.
UK govt flags 6 Nigerian states as unsafe for travel due to rising insecurity
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh warning against travel to parts of Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity, violent crime, terrorism, and kidnappings across multiple regions.
Nigerian kidnap convict escapes UK Open Prison, sparks police hunt
A Nigerian man jailed for kidnapping has been on the run for nearly a month after absconding from an open prison in Sussex.
US arrests Nigerian, four other fugitives wanted by Germany for €300m fraud
The United States has arrested five fugitives — including a Nigerian — allegedly linked to a sprawling fraud network accused of defrauding thousands of victims of more than €300 million in Germany.
5 popular Lagos neighbourhoods where IJGBs stay
Every December, Lagos transforms into the heartbeat of Africa’s festive season, and with that comes the annual return of the IJGBs (I Just Got Backs).
UK court jails Nigerian postgraduate student for raping teenager
“I have flashbacks of what happened to me, I have nightmares – one minute I feel fine and the next minute it all comes back.”
5 things every ‘IJGB’ will relate to about coming home for December
The month of December is almost here, and IJGBs would soon start flying into the country. And when they start coming in, they begin to relate to different set of shared experiences that are particular to Nigerians.
Family demands justice as Nigerian man dies in ‘death camp’
By Joseph Erunke The Okeadu family of Imo State has cried out for justice over the gruesome death of their son, Obinna Okeadu, who allegedly died in a notorious job scam and slave camp operating between Thailand and Myanmar, where dozens of Nigerians are feared trapped. The grieving family is urging the Federal Government of […]
7 things every first-time visitor to Lagos should know
Lagos isn’t just Nigeria’s commercial capital, it’s a city that never slows down. It’s chaotic, colorful, and full of rhythm, where every corner has a story
U.S. ends automatic extension of work permits for immigrants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that immigrants in certain categories will no longer receive automatic extensions on their work permits (EADs) when they apply for renewal.
Top 10 hardest countries to obtain citizenship
Securing citizenship in some countries can be a long and demanding journey in contrast with how some other nations offer relatively straightforward processes.
UK pays immigrant £500 to leave after prison release blunder
The UK government said Wednesday it had deported an Ethiopian migrant and convicted sex offender, giving him £500 ($661) to leave, as it came under fire on multiple fronts over immigration.
Asylum seeker jailed for life after stabbing man in UK bank
An asylum seeker who “calmly” walked into a Derby bank and fatally stabbed a man without provocation has been jailed for life.

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