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Nigeria’s Emeka Onwezi elected president of top African American Bar Association

Diaspora Newsline3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Nigerian born American legal luminary, Barrister Emeka Onwezi has been elected as president of top African American bar association, J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association. The good news of his election as president of J. Franklyn Borne Bar Association was shared on the facebook page of his law firm, through a...

Canada’s City Of Brampton Honor’s Prince Segun Akanni With Arts Acclaimed Award

Diaspora Newsline3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

In a heartwarming celebration of creativity, passion, and cultural impact, Prince Segun Akanni has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Arts Acclaim Award by the City of Brampton. The recognition comes as part of the city’s annual Citizen Awards Program, a longstanding initiative that celebrates individuals who have made significant...

CBN unveils diaspora BVN platform, targets $1bn monthly remittances

Diaspora Newsline4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

By Noel chiagorom In a bold and long-overdue move, Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has launched a digital platform enabling Nigerians abroad to register for their Bank Verification Number (BVN) remotely. The goal? To capture at least $1 billion in monthly remittances through formal channels. It’s a strategic pivot that, if...

Nigeria, U.S. Strengthen Ties in High-Level Diplomatic Engagement

Diaspora Newsline2 months ago2 months ago0

The federal government of Nigeria and the government of the United States of America are currently working on strengthening diplomatic ties between the two great nations. This was a strategic component of a recent virtual engagement between the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and the United...

My Japa story by Prof Lekan Ayo-Yusuf

Diaspora Newsline2 months ago1 month ago0

Prof Ayo-Yusuf is currently the Head of the School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria, with over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, serves as a member of the editorial board of a number of international journals and as a member of a number of national and...

Nigeria’s Chile Eboe-Osuji, beat 26 other top jurists to emerge Judge of Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)

Diaspora Newsline3 months ago3 months ago0

Dr. Chile Eboe-Osuji, a distinguished jurist hailing from Nigeria and Canada, has been appointed as a Judge to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC). According to a press statement by the CCJ, this independent body is tasked with the recruitment of...

15-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN SCHOOL GIRL EARNS MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES

Diaspora Newsline3 months ago3 months ago0

At a time, in this 21st century when Nigeria government is holding back their own from writing WAEC, GCE, and JAMB for admission into Nigeria universities because they are less than 18 years old, the USA and the civilized world would appear to be mocking us. While this lazy policy...

Nollywood’s Barbara Odoh set to battle EFCC for alleged right infringement

Diaspora Newsline3 months ago3 months ago0

…. the VDM’s China trip angle The management of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to be enmeshed in a scandalous legal battle if the brewing crisis between them and veteran actress Barbara Odoh, is not nipped in the bud. Veteran Nollywood actress Barbara Odoh has threatened...

Ambassador Tuggar Strengthens Nigeria-UK Relations After High-Level Visit

Diaspora Newsline3 months ago3 months ago0

London, UK – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has successfully concluded a high-level working visit to the United Kingdom from March 3 to 5, 2025. The visit was aimed at bolstering diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the UK, with a focus on trade, investment, technology, security,...

Nigeria Happened to Them—and to Us

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We Must Save Governor Fubara and Ourselves:* By Joel Dappa. Nigeria is a nation that devours its own. Goodluck Jonathan and Siminalayi Fubara prove it. Both are South-South minorities, career civil servants thrust by fate into leadership—Jonathan as president, Fubara as Rivers State governor. Neither sought power; power found them....