DELTA: UK varsity don emerges ADC candidate
110 Nigerians face deportation as US launches fresh W-Africa immigration crackdown
Meet Kingsley Ekwueme who pioneered West Africa’s 1st robotic prostate cancer surgery, clinic
Meet Dr Frances Osamor, first black woman with doctorate in computer science at Columbia varsity
Japa: Stop criminalising migration, Dabiri-Erewa tells media
How truck driver killed pregnant UK-based Nigerian nurse

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Meet Nigerian Joshua Beckford, youngest person to attend Oxford University
The youngster was admitted at age six (taking part in courses which were part of an online learning platform for gifted children) and gained distinctions in both Philosophy and History.
Meet 13-yr-old Simisola Gbadamosi, youngest Nigerian to bag Emmy nomination
Simisola Gbadamosi, a 13-year-old Nigerian voice actress, has made history as the youngest Nigerian to receive an Emmy nomination.
Meet Oshiorenoya Agabi, Nigerian neurotech who built computer that can smell explosives
Lagos-born scientist Oshiorenoya Agabi has taken his passion for physics and neuroscience to the global stage, revolutionizing the intersection of biology and technology.
‘No mercy abroad’ – Dele Momodu warns Nigerians of the harsh realities of japa
Encouraging Nigerians to explore opportunities back home, he suggested that they could establish their own businesses, ranches or farms instead of struggling abroad.
Japa: US Immigration to request social media handles of visa applicants
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed a new rule requiring applicants for green cards and visas to disclose their social media handles.
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. over cyber intrusion, $1.3m tax fraud scheme
A Nigerian citizen residing in Mexico, Matthew A. Akande, 36, has been extradited to the United States, US for allegedly infiltrating tax preparation firms in Massachusetts to file fraudulent tax returns.
Meet Wendy Okolo, first black woman to earn PhD in Aerospace Engineering
At just 36 years old, Wendy Okolo stands as a beacon of inspiration, shattering glass ceilings and redefining possibilities in aerospace engineering.
UK court spares Nigerian man from deportation after claims he’s ‘demonically possessed’
A Nigerian man convicted of armed robbery and drug dealing has avoided deportation from the UK after a judge ruled he would be considered “possessed” in his home country, potentially placing him at risk.
UK, Nigeria excluded from visa-free entry to US for 2025
A major highlight of the updated list is the addition of Romania, reflecting the US government’s focus on strengthening diplomatic ties and prioritising countries with strong border security standards.
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.

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