Dead Nigerians, Africans, others without Will may lose unclaimed estates in UK

Hundreds of unclaimed estates reveal untold stories of African migration, wealth, and family ties left behind. Thousands of people die every year in the United Kingdom without leaving a will or identifying next of kin, and among them are many Nigerians and other Africans whose estates—ranging from property to savings—remain unclaimed. The UK government’s latest […]

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Nigerians are behind you ―Rights lawyer tells gov Fubara

In a statement on Monday, rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, for his exemplary leadership and respect for the rule of law in obeying the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government administration, adding that Nigerians are giving him support. He praised the governor’s direction to the Rivers State […]

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The seeds Nigerians planted abroad are bearing fruits, By Azuka Onwuka

Something exciting happened at the Super Bowl, which was held about a week ago in the United States of America. About nine players of Nigerian descent played in both teams: two for the Philadelphia Eagles (Moro Ojomo and C.J. Uzomah), who won it, and about seven for the Kansas City Chiefs (Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Charles Omenihu, […]

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Nigerians will one day reject bad behaviour from the political class ―Goodluck Jonathan

Former Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said that the tolerance of Nigerians fuels the bad behaviours of the political leaders. He stated that once Nigerians begin to demand and insist that the right thing be done, the political leaders will begin to do the right thing. Jonathan also strongly criticised the deployment of military personnel […]

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Asset declaration: Tinubu must tell Nigerians the source of his wealth, By Olu Fasan

Since he became president in May 2023, Bola Tinubu has enjoyed nothing more than hiring and firing people. A week hardly passes without Tinubu making one public appointment or another, which shows the enormous patronage power of the Nigerian president. But equally, Tinubu has fired more people on grounds of corruption in less than two years in […]

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Two US-based Nigerians face 40-year imprisonment over romance scam

In a statement released on Monday evening, two Nigerians, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja, 39, and Abel Adeyi Daramola, 37, face up to 20 years each in a United States prison after they were convicted by a federal jury for orchestrating a $560,000 romance scam. The US Attorney, Alexander Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge […]

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UK earned over N40bn in visa fees from Nigerians between 2023-2024

British government generated more than ₦40 billion from processing visas for Nigerian nationals between June 2023 and June 2024, according to Marc Owen, director of visa, status, and information services at UK Visas and Immigration. Owen disclosed this during the launch of Africa’s largest UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lagos. He revealed that over […]

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We reached out to Kemi Badenoch few times but got no reply, we won’t force people to be Nigerians ―Abike Dabiri-Erewa says

Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has stated that Nigeria will not compel Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, to identify with her Nigerian heritage. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that NIDCOM has reached out to Badenoch once or twice without receiving any response from her. “It […]

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Nigerians in Libya face arrest, deportation after CAF ruling

Following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board against the Libya Football Federation (LFF), tensions have heightened within Libyan media, with several platforms calling for punitive measures against Nigerian workers in the country. The CAF Disciplinary Board penalized the LFF with a $50,000 fine and awarded a 3-0 forfeit victory […]

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Nigerians will miss Tinubu after he is gone, By Farooq A. Kperogi

I fully anticipate that most Nigerians will figuratively call for my head after reading this headline. How could it be that a leader who has inflicted such profound and unrelenting hardship upon the populace, and who appears utterly disinclined to offer even the smallest relief, could ever be missed? (Tinubu’s wirepullers at the World Bank […]

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Tinubu, Remi, and Akpabio Mocking Nigerians’ Hardship, By Farooq A. Kperogi

The torment of incessantly escalating petrol prices and the consequent surge in the cost of everything have plunged Nigerians into a precipitous decline in quality of life. This dire situation is exacerbated by insensitive, almost mocking remarks from those responsible for inflicting this pain. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aptly nicknamed “T-Pain,” recently stated from London […]

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Nigerians deserve accountability on new, old presidential jets ―Peter Obi tells Tinubu

Labour Party’s (LP’s) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu’s administration to come clean on the details of the newly acquired presidential jet and the old ones being sold off. Obi made the call in a post shared on his X handle on Tuesday night, August 20. Obi said: […]

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Tinubu addresses Nigerians over nationwide protests, seeks end to violence, promises reforms (Full text)

President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday with a message of concern, responsibility, and a call for unity, at a time of heightened tension and unrest across several states in Nigeria. The wave of protests which began on August 1, marked by violence and destruction, has prompted the President to speak directly to the […]

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Tinubu to address Nigerians on Sunday over #EndBadGovernance protests

President Bola Tinubu has succumbed to growing calls for him to address the nation in the midst of widespread #EndBadGovernance protests that entered its third day on Saturday. In a statement released by the presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, he will give the address through a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. […]

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Nigerians paid N721bn in cash bribes to govt officials in 2023 ―National Bureau of Statistics

A survey conducted by Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigerians paid a staggering N721 billion in cash bribes to public officials in 2023. The survey, themed: “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends,” released on Thursday, July 11, revealed that over 95 percent of these bribes were in monetary form. According to […]

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Singer Simi ‘apologises’ after Nigerians criticised her for wearing a swimsuit to a pool while married (Videos)

Sensational Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye) known by her stage name, Simi, is in the news for having too much fun. The singer recently went to the pool with her husband, family and friends, where she played the trending game ‘2345678’. She played the game at the pool while wearing her […]

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FCCPC sealed up Chinese supermarket in Nigeria where Nigerians are not allowed to shop

Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket located within the China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Abuja, Nigeria, following allegations of discriminatory practices against Nigerians. Officials of FCCPC shut the supermarket when they stormed the premises on Monday. The commission’s officials sealed up the place after interrogating […]

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Many Nigerians don’t know Ghana is larger than southern Nigeria, By Azuka Onwuka

One ridiculous point some Nigerians raise any time they want to prove their supremacy over Ghana is that Ghana is the size of one state in Nigeria. And many people who don’t bother to investigate things lap it up and repeat it during discussions and debates. Many people say it is mere social media banter […]

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Nigerians, rights group condemn Accountant General, Finance Commissioners for holding workshop in UK

Some civil society and rights groups in Nigeria have condemned Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF); Commissioners of Finance for the 36 states of the federation and other government officials for choosing to hold a workshop in the United Kingdom at a time when the economy is experiencing a major downturn. The […]

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The political elite is pushing Nigerians to war, By Niran Adedokun

Today, Nigeria is in a place where everyone – government, opposition, and the people – should work together.  It is not a time for divisive or self-servicing conversations and engagement. There is fire on the mountain in Nigeria, even though many who should know do not seem to realise it. This is why I find […]

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