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Meet 16 Nigerian Diaspora Football Stars shinning at the 2026 World Cup

Diaspora Newsline2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Michael Olise (France) The Bayern Munich winger was born in England to a British-Nigerian father and a Franco-Algerian mother. After representing France at youth level, he opted to play for Les Bleus and was named in the final squad by Didier Deschamps. David Alaba (Austria) Born in Vienna, Alaba is...

Meet Professor Adams Abba-Aji, Africa’s first Chief Medical Director, of Canada’s largest Psychiatric hospital

Diaspora Newsline8 months ago8 months ago0

From Maiduguri to the leadership of Canada’s largest psychiatric hospital, Professor Adam Abba-Aji represents the very best of Nigerian excellence on the global stage. A proud son of Borno State, he began his journey at the prestigious University of Maiduguri, earning his medical degree in 1997. His pursuit of excellence...

Nigerian-Born Margaret Obi Appointed Judge of the High Court of England and Wales

Diaspora Newsline9 months ago8 months ago0

Former Nigerian solicitor Margaret Obi has been appointed as a Judge of the High Court of England and Wales. She becomes one of only a few former solicitors serving in the UK judiciary. A former Nigerian solicitor, Margaret Obi, has been appointed as a Judge of the High Court of...

AAC Petitions US Government Over FCT Minister Wike, Demands Visa Ban For Alleged Corruption

Diaspora Newsline10 months ago10 months ago0

The AAC urged the US government to investigate the source of funds for the Florida property, seize the asset if found to be proceeds of corruption, and repatriate any stolen funds to Nigeria.* The African Action Congress (AAC) FCT Chapter has petitioned the United States government, demanding an immediate investigation...

Osun monarch jailed in the US for $4.2m COVID-19 fraud

Diaspora Newsline11 months ago11 months ago0

The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison in the United States. Oloyede, 62, who holds dual U.S. and Nigerian citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was on August 26 handed 56 months in prison by U.S. District...

“Contribute your resources to consolidate national growth”, Tinubu to Nigerians in diaspora

Diaspora Newsline11 months ago11 months ago0

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country. President Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive meeting with select members of...

BREAKING: Canadian Court labels APC and PDP as Terrorist Organisations

Diaspora Newsline11 months ago11 months ago0

By Synthesis Ibeh A former Nigerian lawmaker, Douglas Egharevba, is set to be deported from Canada after the country’s Federal Court upheld a decision branding Nigeria’s two dominant political parties the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as organisations associated with terrorism and the undermining of...

US Court, convicts Nigerian man of $1.3m COVID-19 fraud

Diaspora Newsline12 months ago12 months ago0

On July 10, 2023, a Nigerian man living in the San Gabriel Valley was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for defrauding California and Nevada of $1.3 million in COVID-19 pandemic unemployment and disability insurance benefits. He achieved this by submitting more than 100 fraudulent applications using stolen identities...

Japada: Bianca Ojukwu calls on Nigerians in diaspora, “invest at home to end medical tourism”

Diaspora Newsline12 months ago12 months ago0

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to help curb the growing trend of medical tourism by investing in Nigeria’s health sector. She also urged Nigerians abroad not to regard the United States and Europe as their permanent homes but to channel...

North Carolina declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’

Diaspora NewslineJun 21, 2025June 21, 20250

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has officially declared June 14, 2025, as “Igbo Day” across the state. The proclamation honours the vibrant Igbo community, whose roots trace back to southeastern Nigeria. With thousands of Igbo residents—some having lived in the state for over half a century—the community has become an integral part of...