Category: Foreign

$2 Million Scam: FBI Busts Nigerian Fugitive in New York

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has apprehended Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian national described by authorities as a prolific cyber fraudster, in connection with an elaborate scheme that defrauded victims of more than $2 million. Adekoya, 38, who had been on the run for months, was arrested at a residence in Brooklyn following a coordinated operation by FBI agents and the U.S. Marshals Service. Law enforcement officials said the suspect used a network of fake businesses and email phishing campaigns to steal personal information and siphon funds from dozens of victims…

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Kemi Badenoch Denies Nigerian Identity, Declares: “I’m British”

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British Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, has stirred controversy after firmly distancing herself from her Nigerian roots in a recent interview, declaring, “I’m British.” Badenoch, who was born in Wimbledon, London, to Nigerian parents and spent part of her childhood in Lagos, made the statement during a televised discussion on national identity and immigration. When asked about her Nigerian heritage and how it influences her political stance, she replied: “I’m British. I wasn’t born in Nigeria, I don’t hold a Nigerian passport,…

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Ghanaians Stage Protest Against Nigerians Over Alleged Prostitution, Ritual Killings

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Tension is brewing in Ghana as scores of citizens took to the streets in protest against the presence of Nigerians in the country, accusing them of being behind rising incidents of prostitution, ritual killings, and other crimes. In a viral video shared on Tuesday, the protesters — including women and youths — marched through parts of Accra, holding placards with messages such as “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop,” “Our kids are getting missing because of Igbos,” and “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals.” One of the…

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UK Scraps Sponsorship for Over 100 Skilled Jobs, Nigerians Among Those at Risk of Deportation

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Thousands of migrant workers, including a significant number of Nigerians, may face deportation following the United Kingdom government’s decision to scrap visa sponsorship for over 100 skilled job roles. The move is part of sweeping immigration reforms introduced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration, aimed at drastically reducing net migration figures ahead of the next general elections. The revised shortage occupation list, which previously allowed foreign workers to enter the UK under more relaxed salary and visa conditions, has been significantly trimmed. Dozens of roles — including care workers, chefs,…

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American Wrestler, Hulk Hogan dies at 71

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Terry Gene Bollea, Wrestling legend popularly known as Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71. According to reports, medics responded to his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday after being called for a cardiac arrest. Hogan was then placed on a stretcher and taken to an ambulance. Despite recent concerns over his health—including a neck procedure earlier this year, his wife Sky had previously stated his heart remained “strong”. Hogan was a transformative figure in professional wrestling, hailed for bringing the sport into mainstream, family-friendly entertainment. He debuted in…

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U.S. warns citizens against travel to Nigeria over kidnapping, poor healthcare

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The United States government has issued a renewed travel advisory urging its citizens to reconsider plans to visit Nigeria, citing rising insecurity, terrorism, kidnapping, and inadequate healthcare services across the country. The advisory, published by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, categorizes Nigeria as a “Level 3” risk destination — the second-highest threat level — and warns that “all locations carry significant security risks.” According to the statement, violent crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom, carjackings, and assaults are widespread. Dual nationals and wealthy individuals, especially Americans, are frequent…

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Kemi Badenoch Vows Stricter Citizenship Rules for Nigerians in UK

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UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has pledged to tighten the process for Nigerians seeking British citizenship, declaring that it has become “too easy” to acquire under current immigration policies. Speaking during an interview with CNN on Sunday, Badenoch criticized what she described as the UK’s lenient system, particularly in contrast to Nigeria’s immigration approach. “Loads of Nigerians come to the UK and stay for a relatively free period of time, acquiring British citizenship. We need to stop being naive,” she said. “That is why under my leadership, we now…

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Australian Grandmother Gives Birth to Twins at 56 After Falling in Love with Nigerian Man

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A 56-year-old Australian grandmother, Angela Peters, has captured global attention after revealing how she fell in love with a 36-year-old Nigerian man, married him, and gave birth to twin girls through IVF. Peters, a mother of five and grandmother of 12, shared her story with The Sun UK, recounting how her unexpected love story began in 2020 when she connected with a Nigerian man named Emeka on a dating app. Although there was no romantic spark with Emeka, a family photo he later shared changed everything. “I saw Bright, his…

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President Biya, 92, declares 8th term bid amid defections and public unease

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has declared his intention to seek re-election in the October 12 presidential poll, aiming to extend his 43-year rule in what would be an unprecedented eighth term in office. In a statement posted on X, Biya said his decision follows “numerous and insistent calls” from citizens at home and abroad, adding that his commitment to serve remains strong despite mounting national challenges. Biya, who assumed power in 1982, is Africa’s longest-ruling leader. His continued grip on power, following the abolition of term limits in 2008,…

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UK Court Fines Nigerian Woman £25,000 for False Rape Allegation Against Businessman

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A London-based Nigerian woman, Cynthia Chia, has been ordered by a UK High Court to pay £25,000 in damages for falsely accusing a Nigerian-born businessman, Idowu Ogunkanmi, of rape and subjecting him to a sustained nine-year campaign of harassment and defamation. The court described Chia’s actions as “horrific and malicious,” after it was revealed that her allegations were entirely fabricated and aimed at destroying Ogunkanmi’s personal and professional life. Ogunkanmi, a 44-year-old father of three and Dubai-based energy trader, met Chia only once in 2015 during a night out at…

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