Category: Foreign

Indian Police Arrest Nigerian Lady for Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Bread Loaves

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Indian police have arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian national posing as a student for allegedly trafficking cocaine concealed inside bread loaves. Operatives of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) apprehended the suspect after recovering 121 grams of cocaine, valued at about ₹1.2 crore, hidden inside hollowed bread loaves packed among food items in her backpack. According to a report by The Times of India on Tuesday, the suspect was identified as Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa, who entered India last year on a student visa but was never enrolled in any educational institution. Investigations…

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US Partially Suspends Visa Issuance to Nigerians, 18 Others From January 2026

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The United States has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to nationals of Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective January 1, 2026. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria disclosed this on Monday via a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, citing Presidential Proclamation 10998, a security-focused directive aimed at restricting and limiting the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. According to the statement, the suspension affects nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visas, as well as most immigrant…

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US Halts Green Card, Citizenship Processing for Nigerians

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The United States government has suspended the processing of green card and citizenship applications for Nigerian nationals, following an expansion of its immigration and travel restriction policies. The development is part of a broader U.S. move affecting several countries, with Nigeria placed under what officials describe as partial immigration restrictions. The policy does not amount to a total travel ban but significantly limits access to permanent residency and naturalisation pathways. According to reports, the suspension applies to new and pending applications for permanent residence and U.S. citizenship filed by Nigerians.…

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Doctor Cleared of Rape in Lagos Now Faces Fresh Sexual Offence Allegations in UK

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Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the Nigerian-born British doctor previously acquitted in Lagos of raping his wife’s niece, has been arrested in the United Kingdom on fresh criminal charges dating back nearly two decades. Kent Police confirmed that Olaleye, who holds British citizenship, is facing three counts of voyeurism linked to alleged incidents that occurred between 2004 and 2007 while he was employed at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, Kent. Investigators allege that he secretly recorded private acts involving several women without their knowledge or consent. According to police briefing notes, one…

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US Issues Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Linked to Religious Persecution

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The United States government has announced new visa restrictions targeting Nigerians involved in the violation of religious freedom, with the measures potentially extending to their immediate family members. In a statement released Wednesday and titled “Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria and Globally,” the U.S. Department of State said the policy is a direct response to persistent attacks and mass killings of Christians in Nigeria by radical Islamic terrorists, Fulani militias, and other violent groups. According to the statement, the restrictions fall under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the U.S. Immigration and…

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India Arrests 50 Nigerians in Nationwide Drug Crackdown

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Indian authorities have detained at least 50 Nigerians in a sweeping, months-long crackdown on a transnational drug and hawala syndicate operating across several states. Local media outlet NDTV reports that the Delhi Crime Branch, working in collaboration with police units from Telangana, Noida, Vizag and Gwalior, led the operation that dismantled the network. The effort followed extensive intelligence gathering and involved the Telangana Police Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE). Officials described the scale of the operation as unprecedented. About 120 personnel from Telangana were deployed to Delhi…

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Burna Boy Faces Backlash as U.S. Shows Record Low Attendance, Cancellations Amid Fan Boycott Claims

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Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy is facing mounting backlash in the United States as several of his recent concerts recorded visibly low attendance, sparking widespread speculation of a growing fan boycott linked to criticism of the singer’s perceived arrogance. The controversy stems from a viral video circulating on social media in which Burna Boy appeared to halt a U.S. performance to eject a couple seated near the stage. Viewers accused the artist of humiliating the pair, with some fans claiming the move reflected a pattern of “arrogant and dismissive” behaviour toward…

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Canada Warns Citizens Against Non-Essential Travel to Nigeria Over Worsening Insecurity

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The Government of Canada has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel due to persistent insecurity across the country. In the advisory released on 24 November, Canada cited ongoing threats of terrorism, crime, inter-communal violence, armed attacks and widespread kidnappings. The warning applies nationwide—including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja—while Lagos and Calabar remain under a “high degree of caution” notice due to high crime levels. Several states were classified as no-go areas where all travel should be avoided. These include Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto…

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Nicki Minaj Raises Alarm at UN Event, Says Nigerian Christians Face Deadly Attacks

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American rapper Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has told a United Nations audience that Christians in Nigeria are being driven from their homes and killed — echoing former US President Donald Trump’s recent claims of targeted persecution. Speaking on Tuesday at a US-organised forum on religious violence, Minaj said Nigeria’s security crisis has left Christian communities vulnerable to repeated assaults. “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted,” she said. “Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart … simply because of how they pray.” The 42-year-old rapper…

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U.S. Lawmaker Accuses Tinubu of Lying Over Christian Killings, Protecting Personal Interests

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A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has accused President Bola Tinubu of making false claims about the scale of Christian persecution in Nigeria, alleging that the president is “protecting his own interests” by downplaying the crisis. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Moore dismissed Tinubu’s assertion that “the characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality,” describing it as “completely false.” He said several states still enforce blasphemy laws, with some individuals facing the death penalty for alleged offences against Islam. “I know President…

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