Full list of countries offering visa-free access to Nigerians
For Nigerian passport holder looking to explore the world without the hassle of extensive visa fees or long application processes, there’s good news.
Nigerian footballer dies after ‘falling from shopping mall’s balcony’ in Uganda
Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala.
Nigeria, India lead as 50,000 int’l students enrolled in Canada schools fail to show up
Reports indicate that some of these students are working in low-paying jobs to sustain themselves, others have fallen victim to fraudulent educational institutions and some others use Canadian study permits as a gateway to cross the border illegally into the United States.
Meet Deji Ayoade, first African immigrant to serve as U.S. Air Force nuclear missile operator
Dr. Deji Ayoade, the first African immigrant to serve as a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force, is a trailblazer whose remarkable journey has shattered barriers and defied expectations.
Why I didn’t announce birth of my twin sons – Chimamanda Adichie
Popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has revealed that she welcomed twin boys in 2024, adding to her family, which includes her nine-year-old daughter.
Meet Princess Owowoh, Nigeria’s first female graduate of British military academy
Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu made history as the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom.
Meet Major Eragbai Evborokhai, first Nigerian-born soldier to lead U.S. Army Infantry Regiment
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Eragbai E. Evborokhai has made history as the first Nigerian-born U.S. soldier to lead a U.S. Army infantry regiment.
Meet Hetty Ofugara, Nigerian woman who got promoted to commander level in US Navy
Hetty Ofugara, a native of Delta State, Nigeria, achieved a milestone when she got promoted to the rank of Commander in the United States Navy on July 1, 2021.
Meet Nigerian-born Moro Ojomo who led Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl triumph
From the bustling streets of Lagos to the grand stage of the Super Bowl, Moro Ojomo has written his name in history after leading Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl triumph.
Meet Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, first Nigerian to command a US warship
Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American naval officer, is crested in history as the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship.
Meet Toyin Tofade, first black female president of a US college
Dr. Toyin Tofade made history as the first Black female president of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) in July 2022.
Nigerians abroad craze for fake marriage certificates
For Tayo, hiring the service of a marriage agent firm to obtain a certificate was the only option to live and work freely in America and the United Kingdom (UK) among others.
Meet Amanda Azubuike, the first Nigerian female to become a Brigadier General in the US Army
In a world where military leadership is often dominated by men, a 57-year-old black military officer of Nigerian origin, Amanda Azubuike was decorated as the first Nigerian woman to become a Brigadier General in the US Army.
Meet Nigerian-British Florence Eshalomi, new UK trade envoy to Nigeria
Florence Eshalomi, a Nigerian-British politician, has been appointed the United Kingdom’s (UK) trade envoy to Nigeria.
5 things to know about Adebayo Ogunlesi, Nigerian entrepreneur who sold firm to BlackRock for $12.5bn
The recent flames of recognition of Nigerians do not look like they will be extinguished any soon with Adebayo Ogunlesi latest to attract global recognition.
Commander Matuwo Olufokunbi becomes first Nigerian to qualify as Nuclear Engineer in US Navy
Commander Matuwo Olufokunbi of the United States Navy has made history as the first Nigerian-American to qualify as a nuclear engineer under the prestigious U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.
